# Cratekeeper vs Vinyl ID

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vinyl ID at none against Cratekeeper's 1. Vinyl ID also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cratekeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vinyl ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cratekeeper against 5.0 for Vinyl ID. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cratekeeper | Vinyl ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratekeeper/id6777826731/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-id/id6779429434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Minea](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777826733) | [Connor Tluck](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779429436) |

## What reviewers say

### Cratekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratekeeper/id6777826731)

Catalog your vinyl collection digitally with this app. It uses your camera to scan record covers and identify them using a database, allowing you to organize, search, and even play your music. Your collection is synced via iCloud and can be exported anytime.

**Highlights:** Camera-based record identification, Discogs database integration, AI artwork recognition (in-app purchase), Customizable collection browsing, Track condition and notes, Integrated YouTube player, iCloud syncing and backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Identify | $1.99 | one-time |


### Vinyl ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-id/id6779429434)

This app logs every record you play, providing a history of your listening habits. It displays current playback details, offers searchable logs, and tracks your top artists and genres over time. You can also manage your vinyl collection and optionally share your listening activity with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-time playback identification, Searchable listening history, Personalized listening statistics, Vinyl collection management, Optional social sharing, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cratekeeper free?

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

### Is Vinyl ID free?

Vinyl ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cratekeeper or Vinyl ID?

Cratekeeper and Vinyl ID are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Cratekeeper or Vinyl ID have ads?

Neither Cratekeeper nor Vinyl ID shows ads.

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