Comparison

Like a CD Player vs CD Scanner for Spotify

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

Head to head
About

Like a CD Player

This music player allows you to play local music files and offers features like background playback, adjustable playback speed, and playlist creation. It also supports lyrics display and song information editing.

Highlights
  • Background playback
  • Playlist creation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Lyrics display
  • Song information editing
  • Fast-forwarding
Features
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Like a CD Player is very easy to understand! It is music player of iTunes & music files (mp3, mp4, m4a, wav). Recommended for people like this! ● For playing a song that you do not want to put in iTunes. (Music file) ● For those who are impatient and want to listen by fast-forwarding. (Playback speed) ● When you want to learn a song. (Playback range)

 【Main Function】 ● Background playback ● Playlist (unlimited) ● Lyrics display ● Repeat (all songs / 1 song) ● Shuffle ● Fast-forwarding for seconds ● Playback speed change (0.5-3.0 times speed) ● Playback range (background unsupported) ● Playback position memory ● Song information edit (artwork, song name, artist, lyrics etc.) ● Full screen playback (5 seconds leaving) ● AirDrop ● Control center / Lock screen support ● Music file support (mp3, mp4, m4a, wav) ※ You can play music file that you shared by file (iOS11-)! 
【Notes】 ※ We do not support downloading of music file. ※ Some songs purchased on iTunes Store cannot be played. 
【About Reporting a Problem】 In order to identify the cause and respond quickly, please report as specific as possible, such as the device name, iOS, the condition under which the problem occurred, and symptoms. Thank you for your continued support for Like a CD.

About

CD Scanner for Spotify

Effortlessly import your CD, vinyl, and cassette collections into Spotify playlists by scanning barcodes. This app automates the process of finding and adding your physical music to your digital library, saving you time and hassle.

Highlights
  • Scan CD, vinyl, and cassette barcodes
  • Automatically add music to Spotify playlists
  • Import individual tracks if album unavailable
  • Fast and time-saving
  • Supports LP and cassette formats
Features
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Transform your CD and vinyl collection into Spotify playlists in seconds! Tired of manually searching for songs and albums on Spotify? With this app, effortlessly import your entire CD collection into your Spotify account with just a quick scan. How does it work? Simply scan the barcode on your compact disc, and watch as the app does the rest! It instantly finds the corresponding album or tracks and adds them to your Spotify playlists. No more tedious typing or searching for songs, artists, or albums – it’s all automated and seamless. Features You’ll Love: - Fast & Easy: Scan your CD barcode, and it’s done – quick and hassle-free. - Save Time: Forget manual searches. Our app streamlines the process so you can enjoy your music faster. - Smart Importing: If an album isn’t available on Spotify, our app goes the extra mile to locate individual tracks and add them to a playlist. - Comprehensive Compatibility: Perfect for rediscovering and enjoying your favorite CDs in the digital era. - LP and cassette support: The app will also scan vinyl and cassettes, if they carry a barcode Don’t let your CD and LP collection collect dust. Bring your music into the modern world and start listening on Spotify today. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it’s here to make your life easier. Download now and start scanning! Your music, your playlists – made effortless.

Screenshots

Like a CD Player4 screens
CD Scanner for Spotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Like a CD Player at 67% against CD Scanner for Spotify's 11%. Like a CD Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Like a CD Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CD Scanner for Spotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Like a CD Player ships an update every 4 weeks, CD Scanner for Spotify every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Like a CD Player versus CD Scanner for Spotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLike a CD PlayerCD Scanner for Spotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better10.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwhitezMakayama.com

Customer experience

Like a CD Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

CD Scanner for Spotify

Written reviews37 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative83.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Like a CD Player

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

CD Scanner for Spotify

One-time1
  • Lifetime CD Scanning$3.99

Questions

Is Like a CD Player free?
Like a CD Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CD Scanner for Spotify free?
CD Scanner for Spotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Like a CD Player or CD Scanner for Spotify have ads?
Neither Like a CD Player nor CD Scanner for Spotify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Like a CD Player or CD Scanner for Spotify?
Like a CD Player ships an update every 4 weeks, and CD Scanner for Spotify every 3 months. Most recently, Like a CD Player was updated on October 12, 2026 and CD Scanner for Spotify on September 28, 2026.

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