Comparison

Discographic for Discogs vs Vinyl Record App

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

Head to head
About

Discographic for Discogs

This app helps vinyl collectors manage their entire record collection, including cataloging, wishlists, and marketplace listings. It offers robust search capabilities within the Discogs database and provides offline access to your data. You can also track collection value and integrate with music streaming services.

Highlights
  • Catalog vinyl collection
  • Barcode scanner for adding records
  • Manage wantlists
  • Search Discogs database
  • View marketplace pricing
  • Offline data access
  • Data export to Excel
Features
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Discographic is the best and most complete vinyl collector app currently available with Apple Music, Spotify integration & Last.fm scrobbling. Wether it’s adding a disc to an existing collection, starting a new discography or checking out album details in-store, Discographic does it all. Featured in WaxTimes (http://bit.ly/1bf3Min), Fact Magazine (http://bit.ly/1GOngnz), AppSpezis (http://bit.ly/1HKO9xS), etc. DISCLAIMER: This application uses Discogs’ API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. ‘Discogs’ is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC. With Discographic you can: • Catalog Your Collection -Add and remove items from your Collection, move them between folders. -Use its barcode scanner to add record easily or search for them by catalog number, artist or title. -Create folders, rename or delete them. -Order your listings by artist, title, date, etc. and filter them by keywords. -Add custom notes and edit condition grades. All of your Collection custom user fields are displayed and editable, including ratings. -Calculate your Collection Value. • Add to Your Wantlist
 -Carry your Wantlist everywhere you go. -Add and remove items from your Wantlist on the go. -All your Collection and Wantlist will be always synced between your device and server. • Search the whole Discogs database
 -Search the world's largest database of physical music. Browse records, artists or labels with all the detailed information available on Discogs. -Filter your searches by category to make them more powerful. -Display full band/artist discographies. -Browse image galleries of releases, masters, artists and labels where available. -Save your search results for offline display. • Get your custom user lists always available
. • List items in Discogs Marketplace with only two finger taps
: -Take with you all your Inventory with all the info available. • View Marketplace Pricing -Check the marketplace for releases you want to acquire and compare prices. -
All Discogs prices are saved and always available on the app, including History Sales stats. -Check to see if you already own a record before you buy. • Full offline support available -Your Collection, Wantlist, Seller Inventory and every bit of data displayed by the app is conveniently cached in order to make every record on your collection available at any time. -This includes masters, releases, artists, labels, Marketplace info, Sales History, your Collection Value Range, your custom searches, etc. -You can remove all cached files at any time if you need you free space on your device. • Data Export -You can export your Collection, Wantlist and Inventory to Excel-compatible format directly from the app, including custom notes and comments. • Last.FM Scrobbling -You can scrobble tracks or albums directly from the app (a Last.FM account is needed to use this feature). • A built-in full Apple Music/Spotify Player to listen to your records. • Customizable display -Dark mode, color schemes and display options.

About

Vinyl Record App

Manage your vinyl record collection and discover new music. Catalog owned records, track desired purchases, and see what friends are collecting. Organize your library with tags and get random suggestions for what to play next.

Highlights
  • Track owned records
  • Manage wantlist
  • Discover music via friend activity
  • Organize records with tags
  • Random record suggestions
  • Barcode and AI scanning (Premium)
Features
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Vinyl is the ultimate app for record collectors. The Collection Keep track of the records you own. Use the search tab to find records by artist, album title, or catalog number. Tap on a record and hit the plus button in the top right to add it to your collection. Premium users can also scan barcodes or use our AI-powered record cover scanner to quickly identify and add records. The Wantlist Keep track of the records you want to buy. Open this tab next time you’re crate-digging so you don’t forget anything ... or accidentally pick up something you already own! When you finally snag a record from your wantlist, tap it and use the record icon in the top right to move it to your collection. The Feed Check out everything your friends are adding to their collections and wantlists. Discover new music through their latest finds, get inspired by their taste, and maybe even spot a record you’ve been meaning to add yourself. Pro Tip: Tags & Shuffle Not sure what record to spin? Use tags to organize your records, and the shuffle button to make the choice for you. Create tags like “Morning Approved” for coffee-friendly spins, “Chill” for relaxing vibes, or “Housequake” when it’s time to get the party started. Add our random record widget to your home screen for quick, on-the-spot suggestions. Vinyl Premium Vinyl Premium is a $5.99/month subscription that unlocks exclusive features and supports ongoing app development. Subscribe from the Settings tab. Terms of Service - https://noahtovares.com/#vinylterms

Screenshots

Discographic for Discogs4 screens
Vinyl Record App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vinyl Record App at 3.5K against Discographic for Discogs's 429. Discographic for Discogs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Discographic for Discogs sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Vinyl Record App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Discographic for Discogs against 4.8 for Vinyl Record App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vinyl Record App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discographic for Discogs ships an update fortnightly, Vinyl Record App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Discographic for Discogs versus Vinyl Record App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscographic for DiscogsVinyl Record App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (429 ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4293.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar AdanNoah Tovares

Customer experience

Discographic for Discogs

All ratings429 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.1%

Vinyl Record App

All ratings3,541 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

Discographic for Discogs

From 429 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best app for managing music collection
  • 👍 Excellent Discogs integration
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💰 Helpful collection value tracking
  • 🔗 Seamless Last.fm scrobbling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and album data
  • 💰 Paid version required for full features
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Login and authorization problems

Vinyl Record App

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for tracking vinyl collection
  • 🚀 Efficient cataloging
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 🚀 Integrates well with Discogs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🐛 Inability to add albums not in database
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Limited search and sorting options
  • 🐛 Discogs integration not always reliable

Bugs and requests

Discographic for Discogs

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect album information displayed
  • Folder and sorting data not saving consistently
  • Inability to delete or move items in collection
  • Frequent crashes and app freezes
  • Login and authorization issues across updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share collection and tags across devices
  • Add custom tags and priority levels for wishlist
  • Improved album art management
  • Random play option respecting current tags/folders
  • Faster and more reliable syncing with Discogs

Vinyl Record App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Collection data disappearing
  • Inability to edit or delete records
  • Inconsistent search results
  • Syncing problems between iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add barcode scanning
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow manual album entry
  • Add more sorting and filtering options
  • Improve Discogs integration and reliability

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Discographic for Discogs

One-time11
  • Collector Special Offer$2.99
  • Generous Tip$3.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Premium Version$5.99
  • Collector Features$5.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$5.99
  • Special Pro Offer$5.99
  • Very Generous Tip$6.99
  • Pro Version$7.99
  • Extremely Generous Tip$9.99
  • Pro Features$9.99
3 purchases

Vinyl Record App

Subscriptions3
  • Vinyl Premium$1.991 Month
  • Vinyl Premium$3.991 Month
  • Vinyl Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Discographic for Discogs free?
Discographic for Discogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vinyl Record App free?
Vinyl Record App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Discographic for Discogs or Vinyl Record App?
Vinyl Record App is rated higher. Discographic for Discogs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while Vinyl Record App averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Discographic for Discogs or Vinyl Record App have ads?
Neither Discographic for Discogs nor Vinyl Record App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discographic for Discogs or Vinyl Record App?
Discographic for Discogs ships an update fortnightly, and Vinyl Record App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Discographic for Discogs was updated on September 17, 2026 and Vinyl Record App on September 23, 2026.

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