LPCrate vs Record Picker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LPCrate
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LPCrate is a simple, private catalog for your vinyl collection on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add a record in seconds by scanning its barcode, or search by artist and title or catalog number. Then choose your exact pressing. LPCrate fills in the label, year, genre, and catalog number, and you add your own photos of the front and back covers. KNOW WHAT YOU OWN β’ Check Collection: at the record store, scan a barcode to see if you already have that pressing, or another pressing of the album, and which shelf it's on. β’ LPCrate warns you before you add a duplicate. β’ Track condition, rating, location, estimated value, notes, and more for every record. BROWSE YOUR WAY β’ Sort your collection into genre crates. Turn built-in crates on or off, add your own, and reorder them. β’ Search, filter, and sort each crate, and switch between list, icon, and gallery views. β’ Pick Something to Play when you can't decide. β’ See your collection on the dashboard: genres, value by genre, and records added each month. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICES β’ Your collection syncs through your own private iCloud account, so it's on all your devices. β’ Back up and restore the whole collection, cover photos included. β’ Import and export CSV files, including Discogs collection exports. β’ No account, no ads, no tracking. The developer can't see your collection. BUILT FOR MAC TOO β’ Menu bar commands, keyboard shortcuts, and right-click menus. Your first 10 albums are free with every feature. A one-time LPCrate Pro purchase unlocks unlimited albums. This application uses Discogs' API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. 'Discogs' is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.
Record Picker
This app helps you decide which vinyl record to play next from your collection. It offers weighted draws, filtering options, and a wishlist, with a dedicated interface for Apple Watch and iPad.
- Weighted random record selection
- Filter by year, genre, format, speed, favorites
- Temporary record exclusions
- Barcode scanning for quick entry
- Metadata from MusicBrainz and Discogs
- iCloud sync across devices
- Export to CSV or JSON
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Your records. More music. Record Picker helps you catalogue vinyl records and CDs, find an album on your shelves and choose what to play from the music you already own. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Add a record manually, choose a cover photo or enter a Discogs Reference ID. Import a collection or Wantlist CSV with a preview before applying changes. Keep your wishlist separate from the records you own, and move a wish into your collection when you buy it. FIND YOUR NEXT LISTEN Search your catalogue, filter by format, sort your albums and keep your favourites close. Random Pick helps you rediscover your shelves without repeating records during a draw cycle. Open your chosen music in a supported streaming service. LIGHT: THE ESSENTIALS One purchase, no subscription. An unlimited collection and wishlist, all import methods, search, filters, favourites, Random Pick, Todayβs Pick, Mood Pick, backup and restore. PRO: EXPLORE FURTHER Listening Journeys, collection graphs, review keywords, batch enrichment and private pressing dossiers add ways to explore and maintain your library. Existing Pro purchases keep their access. RECORD DETAILS THAT RESPECT YOUR COPY Keep the release ID, format, speed, media and sleeve condition, notes and classical or contemporary music credits together. Reviews retain their original language; keyword analysis brings musical concepts together in a shared dictionary. YOUR COLLECTION STAYS YOURS No Record Picker account is required. You can back up and export your collection. Metadata and listening links may use external services; their availability and any required music subscriptions depend on those services. ON IPHONE AND IPAD Photograph a cover or scan a barcode with the camera. Browse your collection wherever you listen, with layouts for iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Record Picker at every 3 days against LPCrate's every 3 weeks. LPCrate's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. LPCrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Record Picker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LPCrate ships an update every 3 weeks, Record Picker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LPCrate | Record Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Egli | Yves Durand |
In-app purchases
LPCrate
- Pro Level$9.99
Record Picker
- Record Picker Light$2.99
- Record Picker Pro$8.99









