We built Spinstack because existing apps didn't go far enough. Here's how we stack up against the alternatives, feature by feature.
| Feature |
Spinstack
$9.99 one-time |
Discogs
Free |
CLZ Music
$1.99/mo |
My Vinyl+
Freemium |
Record Scanner
Subscription |
VinylBox
Freemium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection Management | ||||||
| Discogs Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ~ Database lookup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wishlist Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Folders | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ Cabinet shelves | ✓ |
| Offline Access | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| CSV / JSON Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ CSV, Excel, PDF | ✓ | ✕ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Friends / Browse Others | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ Follow Discogs users | ✕ | ✕ |
| Discovery & Search | ||||||
| Barcode Scanner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual / AI Cover Recognition | ✓ Vinyl Vision | ✕ | ✕ | ~ AI info only | ✓ Cover scan | ✓ Cover scan |
| NFC Tag Support | ✓ Read + Write | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Other Pressings / Variants | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Music Previews | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ In-app player |
| Listening & Logging | ||||||
| Spin Log / Play Tracking | ✓ Full journal | ✕ | ~ Basic | ~ Via Last.fm | ✕ | ✕ |
| Mood Tags & Ratings | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ~ Ratings, notes | ✕ | ✕ |
| Last.fm Scrobbling | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ Platinum | ✕ | ✓ 3.11 |
| Play Next Queue | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Condition Tracking | ✓ Smart nudges | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Groove Vision (Condition Scan) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI Liner Notes | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Listening Sessions | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ambient Mode | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Analytics & Insights | ||||||
| Collection Value Tracking | ✓ Price Watchdog | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spin Analytics / Stats | ✓ Deep analytics | ✕ | ✕ | ~ Value history, insights | ~ Collection stats | ~ Value, Rarity Score |
| Collector DNA / Fingerprint | ✓ Vinyl DNA | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Sonic Connections Graph | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Wax Timeline / History | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Milestone Badges | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Social & Sharing | ||||||
| Privacy-First Friends Feed | ✓ The B-Side ยท opt-in | ~ Public profile | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| DJ-Friendly Ratings & Notes | ✓ Private | ~ Public only | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Share Cards | ✓ 3 styles | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Marketplace Integration | 1.4 | ✓ Full | ~ eBay links | ✓ | ✓ List on Discogs | ✓ Full Discogs |
| Experience & Design | ||||||
| 3D Cover Flow | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Cover Flow | ✕ | ✕ |
| Siri Shortcuts | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Smart Notifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ Price alerts | ✕ | ✕ |
| Customizable Home Screen | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Platforms | ||||||
| iPhone / iPad | ✓ | ~ iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ | ~ iPhone only | ✓ |
| Apple TV | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Mac (Native) | ✓ Apple Silicon | ✕ | ~ iPad app; desktop software sold separately | ~ iPad app, Apple silicon | ~ iPhone app, Apple silicon | ~ iPad app, Apple silicon |
| Android | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Web App | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Pricing Model | ||||||
| Free Tier | ✓ Full app | ✓ | ~ 7-day trial | ✓ | ~ Limited | ✓ |
| No Subscription | ✓ One-time | ✓ | ✕ $1.99/mo | ~ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No Ads / No Tracking | ✓ | ~ No tracking per label | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Competitor columns are drawn from each app's public App Store listing and version history, checked on September 13, 2026: Discogs 3.22.0, CLZ Music 11.0.8, My Vinyl+ 4.3.8, Record Scanner 1.12.3, VinylBox 3.13. Mac (Native) counts only apps built for macOS; iPad or iPhone apps running on Apple silicon Macs are marked ~. Corrected that day: earlier versions of this table understated My Vinyl+, VinylBox, CLZ Music, Record Scanner and the Discogs app on several rows.
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Features compared
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Spinstack has
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Only in Spinstack
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Monthly fees
Free to use. Pro upgrade is a one-time $9.99 purchase.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Features may change. ✓ = available, ✕ = not available, ~ = partial/limited.
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