Comparison

PlaylistDig vs CD

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

Head to head
About

PlaylistDig

Features
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PlaylistDig is a viewer for DJs and music lovers who want to browse their Apple Music playlists like digging through crates of vinyl. Look at the artwork like a record, pull the disc out, and flip it over to jot down a note - the convenience of digital, with the feel of analog crate-digging. β–  Three layouts β€’ Stack: flip through records one by one, like a real crate β€’ List: large artwork with great overview β€’ Grid: see many tracks at a glance β–  Built for DJs β€’ Per-track DJ notes: jot down key, BPM, or transition ideas on the back β€’ Marks: flag tracks you want to revisit β€’ Favorite and rating display β€’ In-app playback: check tracks on the spot via mini or full player β–  Keeps your library intact β€’ Shows your Apple Music folder hierarchy as-is β€’ Search across all playlists β–  Crafted details β€’ Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26 β€’ Subtle haptic feedback tuned to each gesture (can be turned off) β€’ Flick-only controls, tap-to-flip, and more to match your taste An Apple Music subscription and access to your music library are required.

About

CD

Features
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Your music collection deserves a player of its own. CD-VC Player turns your local audio files into a collection of virtual discs. Pick an album from the shelf, open the lid and press Play. Enjoy the character of a classic CD player with the convenience of a modern app. A COLLECTION WORTH COMING BACK TO Add music folders, browse album artwork and search by album, artist or track. CD-VC Player plays your own local files. No music catalog is included. MAKE THE SOUND YOUR OWN Adjust the 10-band equalizer or choose a preset. Use Direct mode to bypass sound processing. DETAILS THAT SET THE MOOD A rotating disc, illuminated displays and audio visualizers bring a little ceremony to everyday listening. Choose English or Russian directly in Settings. ON IPHONE AND MAC Keep listening in the background on iPhone. On Mac, open your library beside the player or switch to the compact mini-player. YOUR AUDIO FILES Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC and AIFF. Playback support depends on the file codec. Download files from cloud folders to your device before playing. DRM-protected music is not supported. TRY 15 DAYS FREE Activate the free β€œ15-day Trial” through the App Store. All player features are available for 15 days from activation. After the trial ends, a one-time in-app purchase is required to continue using it. One purchase unlocks the full version on iPhone and Mac with the same Apple Account. No subscription is required. The current price is shown before you buy. Thank you for supporting CD-VC Player.

Screenshots

PlaylistDig4 screens
CD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlaylistDig at none against CD's 2. CD's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. CD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PlaylistDig asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaylistDig ships an update every 2 months, CD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PlaylistDig versus CD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaylistDigCD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki HigashiharaVladimir Zhuravlev

In-app purchases

None

PlaylistDig

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CD

One-time2
  • 15-day TrialFree
  • Full Version β€” iPhone and Mac$17.99

Questions

Is PlaylistDig free?
PlaylistDig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CD free?
CD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaylistDig or CD have ads?
Neither PlaylistDig nor CD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaylistDig or CD?
PlaylistDig ships an update every 2 months, and CD every 4 days. Most recently, PlaylistDig was updated on October 12, 2026 and CD on October 14, 2026.

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