Vinyl Record Log vs LPCrate

Vinyl Record Log is the iPhone-native app for serious vinyl collectors. Add records by scanning barcodes or entering details manually, browse your collection as a visual grid of album art, and log every listening session with mood tags and notes. Everything stays on your device. No account required. No cloud. Just your records. Browse Your Collection Your collection comes alive as a visual grid of album covers - instantly scannable the way a real record shelf should feel. Switch to list view for more detail. Filter by format (7", 10", 12", Picture Disc, Colored), sort by artist, year, or recently played, and search by artist, album, genre, or year in real time. A collapsible stats strip tracks total records, artist count, top album this month, and estimated collection value. Scan or Add Manually Point your camera at any barcode and Vinyl Record Log looks up the release on MusicBrainz automatically. Confirm the result and it is added in one tap with full metadata. For pre-1980 pressings without barcodes - common for jazz, classical, and early rock - the manual entry form covers every detail: format, speed, variant, pressing, Goldmine condition grading, label, catalog number, where you bought it, and personal notes. Log Every Listen Tap Log a Listen from any record detail to capture a session in seconds. Pick the side played (A, B, Both, or Other), choose a mood tag, and add a quick note. History groups into Today, Yesterday, This Week, and by month. Monthly stats show your top record, top artist, and daily average. Filter history by mood or browse listens for a single album. Features • Barcode scanner with MusicBrainz auto-fill • Manual entry with pressing details and Goldmine grading • Grid and list views with format filter chips • Listening history with mood tags and date grouping • Wantlist with priority levels and target prices (Pro) • Themes and alternate app icons (Pro) • CSV export of your full collection (Pro) • Custom mood tag creation and management (Pro) • 100% on-device - no account, no cloud, no tracking Unlock Pro Once A single one-time purchase unlocks everything: unlimited records, Wantlist and Digging Guide, five color themes, four alternate app icons, CSV export, and custom mood tag creation. No subscription. No ads. No upsell. Pay once and everything is yours - including all future Pro updates. Made for the Ritual Whether you are scanning a haul from the record store, checking whether you already own something before buying, or browsing your covers on a slow Sunday morning - Vinyl Record Log stays out of your way and keeps your collection beautifully organized. Download Vinyl Record Log and start cataloging your collection today. Add your first record in seconds. Privacy Policy: https://apps.giguom.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://apps.giguom.com/terms

LPCrate is a fast, focused way to catalog your vinyl collection — right down to the pressing, the condition, and the cover art. Add a record in seconds: scan its barcode and LPCrate pulls the artist, title, label, catalog number, format, and year straight from Discogs. Snap front and back cover photos with a built-in camera guide that keeps every scan lined up the same way. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Sort records into genre "crates" — built-in genres plus your own custom ones, reordered however you like • Browse as a list, icon grid, or full gallery view • Search and filter by artist, label, format, condition, rating, or release year TRACK CONDITION AND VALUE • Grade media and sleeve condition using standard collector terms (Mint through Poor) • Rate every record 1–5 stars • Log an estimated value and a link to where you found it SEE YOUR COLLECTION AT A GLANCE A built-in dashboard shows your total records, genre breakdown, average rating, newest addition, total estimated value, and your top-rated and highest-value albums. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICES LPCrate syncs privately through your own iCloud account across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import or export your whole collection as a CSV anytime. There's no account to create, no ads, no analytics, and no tracking — LPCrate doesn't collect any of your data, period. Get started free with your first 10 records. Unlock unlimited albums anytime with a single one-time purchase — no subscription.