# Libib vs Vinyle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libib at none against Vinyle's 2. Libib also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 18). Vinyle's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vinyle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Libib asks for nothing beyond the download.

Libib holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libib has 1.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Libib's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vinyle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Libib ships an update fortnightly, Vinyle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libib | Vinyle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib/id721908216/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyle-vinyl-collection/id6753977096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Libib, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/721908219) | [Free App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814315440) |

## What reviewers say

### Libib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib/id721908216)

Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

**Highlights:** Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games, Barcode scanner, Tag, review, and rate items, Add notes to items, Publish your library online, Syncs with website

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing personal libraries
- 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
- 👍 Customizable collections
- 👍 Generous free plan with high item limit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and sorting options
- 👎 Lack of book cover display in list view
- 👎 Inability to add custom cover images for manual entries
- 👎 Frustrating to navigate when making edits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
- Deleted items not recoverable
- Syncing issues between app and website versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
- Option to view collections in grid/cover view
- Functionality to mark books as read/unread
- Integration with e-book/reading apps
- Sharing/collaboration features for libraries


### Vinyle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyle-vinyl-collection/id6753977096)

Easily scan your vinyl records and CDs to instantly discover their value and learn their history. Organize your entire collection with detailed information and helpful scanning tips.

**Highlights:** Scan vinyl and CDs, Reveal item value instantly, Discover detailed information, Manage and organize collection, Photo scanning mode, Scanning tips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libib free?

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

### Is Vinyle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Libib or Vinyle?

Libib is rated higher. Libib averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Vinyle averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Libib or Vinyle have ads?

Vinyle shows ads; Libib does not.

### Which is updated more often, Libib or Vinyle?

Libib ships an update fortnightly, and Vinyle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Libib was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vinyle on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*