noID vs Vinyl Crate Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
noID
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Point your camera at any record and noID identifies it instantly, pressing, label, year, and what it's worth right now. noID is the all-in-one app for Electronic music, collectors, and DJs. Take a picture of a sleeve, get an instant match against the world's largest record database, see live market pricing, then add it to your collection or list it for sale in seconds. • Snap a photo and let AI recognise the record — no typing catalogue numbers • Accurate matching for pressings, labels, and editions • Works on sleeves and labels KNOW THE VALUE • Live market pricing so you never overpay or undersell • Track what your collection is worth over time BUILD YOUR COLLECTION • Organise everything you own in one place • Search, sort, and rediscover your crates BUY & SELL • List records for sale in a few taps • Manage your inventory and reach other collectors FOR DJS • Build playlists from your collection • Booking and set tools built for selectors A COMMUNITY OF DIGGERS • Follow other collectors and share finds • Discover music through a feed built for vinyl culture Whether you're cataloguing a lifetime of records, hunting for grails, or running a stall, noID turns your phone into a record-shop expert in your pocket.
Vinyl Crate Log
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Vinyl Crate Log is a simple, elegant record collection manager for vinyl lovers. Create your personal crate, search Discogs for release metadata, scan barcodes, add records manually, log listening sessions, and keep notes about condition, storage location, purchase price, and wishlist items. Key features: - Search Discogs release metadata - Scan barcodes with your camera - Add records manually when needed - Track Owned, Wishlist, and Sold records - Log every play and view listening history - Store condition, catalog number, label, format, genre, price, and location - Import and export your library as CSV - Local-first design with no ads or tracking Vinyl Crate Log is built for collectors who want a quiet, private, and beautiful way to manage their records without a social feed or unnecessary complexity. Discogs integration requires your own Discogs personal access token. The token is stored locally on your device and is used only when you search Discogs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vinyl Crate Log at every 2 days against noID's every 6 weeks. noID's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
noID ships an update every 6 weeks, Vinyl Crate Log every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | noID | Vinyl Crate Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Coubrough | 长贵 周 |
In-app purchases
noID
No in-app purchases
Vinyl Crate Log
No in-app purchases









