Comparison

RunOut for Discogs vs CrateLog

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

Head to head
About

RunOut for Discogs

Features
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RunOut is a fast, focused tool for vinyl collectors and crate diggers. Search Discogs by catalog number, barcode, or text — and see at a glance whether a release is already in your collection. Built by record collectors, for record collectors. No bloat, no social feed, no ads. Just search, identify, and log records — quickly enough to use in a busy record store. Key features: * SEARCH FAST Look up releases by catalog number, barcode, or free text. Instant local search across your cached collection runs in parallel with the Discogs API. * KNOW WHAT YOU OWN Owned releases are highlighted at the top of every search result. Spot a duplicate before you buy. Find that pressing variation you've been hunting. * BARCODE SCANNER Use your iPhone camera to scan a record's barcode and jump straight to the matching Discogs release. * ADD ON THE SPOT Log a new record with media condition, sleeve condition, and personal notes — all in a few taps. Set defaults for the folder and conditions you use most. * POWERFUL FILTERS Narrow down releases by format, size (12", 7", 10"), year, country, and label. Multi-select everything. * YOUR COLLECTION, YOUR WAY Browse your full collection in list or grid view. Sort by artist, year, or title. Add private fields per release — purchase price, tags, custom notes — encrypted and synced across devices. * WANTLIST INTEGRATION See your Discogs wantlist, mark items as wanted from any search result, and check off purchases as you make them. * OFFLINE-READY Your collection is cached locally, so search works even without a connection. New releases sync the next time you're online. * LIGHT & DARK Pick the look that suits your record store lighting. REQUIREMENTS RunOut needs a free Discogs account and a personal API token to read your collection. The token is stored locally on your device — RunOut never sees it. Setup takes about 30 seconds; the in-app guide walks you through it. ABOUT RunOut is built by Linri AB. The same app is available as a free progressive web app at app.runout.io. Privacy policy: app.runout.io/privacy.html

About

CrateLog

Catalog vinyl records and CDs, even without barcodes, by scanning sleeves or labels. Seamlessly add identified items to your Discogs collection, review matches, and gain insights into your music library. Offers features for both casual digging and serious collectors.

Highlights
  • Identify vinyl and CDs from sleeves or labels
  • Add items directly to Discogs collection
  • Smart Scan for non-barcoded releases
  • Barcode scanning for standard releases
  • Batch scanning for multiple records
  • Invoice and photo import for matching
  • Collection intelligence and analysis
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CrateLog is a vinyl scanner for Discogs: it identifies records and CDs from the sleeve or center label — even when there is no barcode — and adds them straight to your Discogs collection. Built for crate diggers and serious collectors: white labels, promos, private pressings, rare and underground releases, where a barcode lookup alone comes up empty. Scan, review the match, and add releases to your Discogs collection with far less typing and fewer manual searches. DISCOGS INTEGRATION CrateLog connects securely to Discogs via OAuth, so you can browse and manage your record collection directly from the app. Connect your Discogs account, scan barcodes, search the Discogs catalog, and browse your collection for free. Smart Scan comes with 15 free scans every month, so you can try it on your own records before paying for anything. WORKS BEYOND BARCODES - Smart Scan — identify LPs, 12" singles and CDs from sleeves and center labels, even without a barcode - Barcode Scan — fast lookup for standard barcoded releases - Batch Scan — scan a stack of records one after another without returning to the home screen - Invoice Import — photograph receipts or import PDF invoices to match multiple releases automatically - Import from Photos — match records you already photographed, even with no signal - CSV Import — restore or migrate a Discogs collection export, with duplicates skipped - Manual Search — search the Discogs database directly for any release IN STORE MODE Digging through the bins? Scan a record in the shop and see before you buy: - Whether you already own a copy - Discogs have / want counts, market prices and copies for sale - YouTube previews linked on Discogs, to hear it on the spot - Every pressing of the album, with pressing details and prices ADD TO COLLECTION FASTER - Review every match before adding anything to your Discogs collection - Pressing-aware matching helps narrow down similar vinyl pressings - Duplicate detection instantly flags already-owned records during scanning and import COLLECTION INTELLIGENCE Get deeper insight into your record collection with trends, genre and era breakdowns, duplicate groups, collector profile analysis, and collection patterns. FREE, PASS OR PRO CrateLog is free to use — connect Discogs, scan barcodes, search and browse your collection at no cost, plus 15 free Smart Scans every month. Need more? Two options unlock Smart Scan, Batch Scan, Import from Photos, Invoice Import and CSV Import: - Collection Pass — a one-time purchase of 1,000 scans. No subscription, and the scans never expire. Made for cataloging a backlog and being done. - Collector Pro — unlimited scans, monthly or annual. Smart scanning uses cloud recognition and matching to identify non-barcoded releases. Collector Pro auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://cratelog.app/#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://cratelog.app/#terms PRIVACY FIRST Camera images and imported PDF content are processed ephemerally during recognition and are never permanently stored on our servers. CrateLog uses the Discogs API under their developer terms. CrateLog is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Discogs or Zink Media, LLC. "Discogs" is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.

Screenshots

RunOut for Discogs4 screens
CrateLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunOut for Discogs at none against CrateLog's 3. CrateLog's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CrateLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. RunOut for Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunOut for Discogs ships an update every 3 months, CrateLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RunOut for Discogs versus CrateLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunOut for DiscogsCrateLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLinri ABOU ACD ENTERTAINMENT

In-app purchases

None

RunOut for Discogs

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CrateLog

Subscriptions2
  • Collector Pro Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Collector Pro Annual$54.991 Year
One-time1
  • Collection Pass$18.99

Questions

Is RunOut for Discogs free?
RunOut for Discogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrateLog free?
CrateLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunOut for Discogs or CrateLog have ads?
Neither RunOut for Discogs nor CrateLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunOut for Discogs or CrateLog?
RunOut for Discogs ships an update every 3 months, and CrateLog weekly. Most recently, RunOut for Discogs was updated on November 5, 2026 and CrateLog on November 4, 2026.

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