Comparison

Old Time Radio Streamer vs Vinyl Notes

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

Head to head
About

Old Time Radio Streamer

Listen to Old Time Radio (OTR) streams with a simple and straightforward interface. Enjoy ad-free content and a convenient fade-out timer for listening before sleep.

Highlights
  • Listen to OTR streams
  • Simple user interface
  • Ad-free experience
  • Fade-out timer
Features
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The Old Time Radio Streamer is a very simple a straightforward way to listen to OTR streams. With a simple user interface and a simple featureset you should be able to start listening and enjoying fine Old Time Radio content very quickly. We have added a simple fade-out timer as well so you can listen before bed and not worry about turning it off. There are alot of other apps that do similar things, however none as simple and straightforward and even better, ad free.

About

Vinyl Notes

Document your vinyl listening experiences with detailed notes on artist, album, pressing, and impressions. Organize your collection with custom categories and grading. Enjoy a premium, animated interface that syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Detailed record notes
  • Customizable grading system
  • Collection categorization
  • Premium animated interface
  • iCloud syncing
  • Artist and album details
Features
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Vinyl Notes is the essential companion for vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate both the music and the medium. This elegant, purpose-built app helps you document your listening experiences with precision and style. Maintain meticulous notes on your vinyl records with fields for artist, album, pressing information, and detailed listening impressions. Grade each record from Poor to Mint, and categorize them as "Keep Spinning," "Clean," "Last Chance," or "Replace" to curate your collection thoughtfully. Enjoy a premium experience with a sophisticated interface inspired by high-end turntables and classic record labels. Watch as records come to life with subtle animations that capture the essence of vinyl playback. Your listening notes sync automatically between your iPhone and iPad through iCloud, ensuring your collection data is always at your fingertips, no matter which device you're using. Whether you're documenting surface noise on a rare pressing, comparing different masters, or simply capturing the emotions a record evokes, Groovr helps preserve those moments that make vinyl special.

Screenshots

Old Time Radio Streamer4 screens
Vinyl Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Old Time Radio Streamer at Free against Vinyl Notes's $3.99. Old Time Radio Streamer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (761 vs 1). Vinyl Notes's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On update cadence, 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

Old Time Radio Streamer is free to download; Vinyl Notes costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Old Time Radio Streamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old Time Radio Streamer has 761 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Old Time Radio Streamer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vinyl Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Old Time Radio Streamer ships an update every 7 months, Vinyl Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Old Time Radio Streamer versus Vinyl Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld Time Radio StreamerVinyl Notes
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (761 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings761 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOddsockRick DeCost

Customer experience

Old Time Radio Streamer

All ratings752 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.3%

Vinyl Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Old Time Radio Streamer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stations not loading or playing
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Incorrect program information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to enter custom station URLs
  • Implement a more comprehensive station directory
  • Include episode selection and playback controls
  • Provide options to download shows for offline listening
  • Add support for Android devices

Vinyl Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Old Time Radio Streamer

No in-app purchases

None

Vinyl Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Old Time Radio Streamer free?
Old Time Radio Streamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vinyl Notes free?
Vinyl Notes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Old Time Radio Streamer or Vinyl Notes?
Old Time Radio Streamer is rated higher. Old Time Radio Streamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 761 ratings, while Vinyl Notes averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Old Time Radio Streamer or Vinyl Notes have ads?
Neither Old Time Radio Streamer nor Vinyl Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Old Time Radio Streamer or Vinyl Notes?
Old Time Radio Streamer ships an update every 7 months, and Vinyl Notes every 5 months. Most recently, Old Time Radio Streamer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vinyl Notes on October 30, 2026.

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