Comparison

VinylBridge vs Pulse Vinyl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VinylBridge

Features
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VinylBridge helps bring your analogue audio setup into the modern world. Connect an external audio source, such as a turntable, cassette player, CD player, mixer, or other audio device, and use VinylBridge to listen through your iPhone or iPad with a simple, focused interface. Designed for people who love physical music formats but want the flexibility of modern listening, VinylBridge provides a clean way to bridge older audio sources with the devices you already use. Whether you are playing records, revisiting old tapes, testing audio equipment, or simply looking for a minimal live audio monitoring tool, VinylBridge keeps the experience simple and distraction-free.

About

Pulse Vinyl

Features
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Turn your Apple Music library into a personal vinyl and CD collection. PulseVinyl scans the albums in your music library and helps you discover which releases are available on physical media. Keep track of what you own, build your wantlist, scan barcodes, and view estimated market values in one beautifully designed app. FEATURES • Scan your Apple Music library for vinyl and CD availability • Track records and CDs you own • Create and manage a personal wantlist • Scan barcodes to quickly find physical releases • Recognize music with Shazam and check the single and album • View estimated collection values using available Discogs market data • Follow upcoming releases from artists in your library with Release Radar • Browse your collection with artwork, filters, sorting, and detailed release information • Keep your collection synchronized across your Apple devices with iCloud • Access helpful widgets from your Home Screen PulseVinyl is made for music lovers who want to connect their digital library with their physical collection. Some availability and market-value information depends on third-party data and may not be available for every release. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulseos.eu/privacy

Screenshots

VinylBridge2 screens
Pulse Vinyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VinylBridge at none against Pulse Vinyl's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse Vinyl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VinylBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
VinylBridge versus Pulse Vinyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylBridgePulse Vinyl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrenton CrowleyKuno Boers

In-app purchases

None

VinylBridge

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pulse Vinyl

Subscriptions2
  • PulseVinyl Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PulseVinyl Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • PulseVinyl Pro – Lifetime$39.99
  • PulseVinyl Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is VinylBridge free?
VinylBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Vinyl free?
Pulse Vinyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VinylBridge or Pulse Vinyl have ads?
Neither VinylBridge nor Pulse Vinyl shows ads.

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