# GrooveNotes vs Record Picker

The clearest difference is monetization model: GrooveNotes at freemium against Record Picker's paid. Record Picker's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrooveNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Record Picker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrooveNotes ships an update every 4 days, Record Picker every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrooveNotes | Record Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovenotes/id6763432097/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infiniti Engineering, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882203942) | [Yves Durand](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780422307) |

## What reviewers say

### GrooveNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovenotes/id6763432097)

Catalog, organize, and track your physical music collection. Log listening sessions, concerts, and equipment details. Connect with a community of music lovers and get AI-powered insights.

**Highlights:** Catalog physical music with Discogs integration, Track multiple copies and condition grading, Log listening sessions and concert attendance, Manage music equipment and stylus wear, AI-powered music assistant and recommendations, Community sharing of listening notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrooveNotes Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Record Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-picker-vinyl-and-cd/id6780422305)

This app helps you decide which vinyl record to play next from your collection. It offers weighted draws, filtering options, and a wishlist, with a dedicated interface for Apple Watch and iPad.

**Highlights:** Weighted random record selection, Filter by year, genre, format, speed, favorites, Temporary record exclusions, Barcode scanning for quick entry, Metadata from MusicBrainz and Discogs, iCloud sync across devices, Export to CSV or JSON

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Picker Light | $2.99 | one-time |
| Record Picker Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrooveNotes free?

GrooveNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Record Picker free?

Record Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GrooveNotes or Record Picker have ads?

Neither GrooveNotes nor Record Picker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GrooveNotes or Record Picker?

GrooveNotes ships an update every 4 days, and Record Picker every 3 days. Most recently, GrooveNotes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Record Picker on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*