SpinstackHow Spinstack compares to every other vinyl app.
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The comparison
| Feature | Spinstack | Discogs App | Discographic | VinylBox | iCollect | Spin Tracker | CrateMate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Model | $9.99 once | Free | One-time | $1.99/mo | $29.99 IAP | One-time | $2.99/mo |
| Free Trial | 30 days full | N/A | No | Limited | Limited | No | 7-day |
| Subscription Required | Never | No | No | Monthly | No | No | Monthly/Annual |
| iPhone + iPad | Yes | iPhone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | PWA only |
| Mac (Native) | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Web only |
| Apple TV | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Discogs Sync | Yes | It IS Discogs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Collection | Cache-first | – | Full | – | – | – | PWA cache |
| Spin Log | Full | No | No | No | No | Yes | Dashboard |
| 3D Cover Flow | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Honeycomb |
| NFC Tags | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Social Feed | B-Side | No | No | No | No | No | Discover |
| Analytics / Insights | Vinyl DNA + 6 | No | No | No | Basic | Yes | Basic |
| Last.fm Scrobbling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Barcode Scanner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Camera ID |
| Bulk Scan | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Value Tracking | Price Watchdog | Basic | Yes | Yes | eBay+Discogs | No | Wantlist |
| Marketplace Selling | 1.4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Competitor columns are drawn from each app's public App Store listing and version history, checked on September 13, 2026 (Discogs 3.22.0, Discographic 4.10.11, VinylBox 3.13, iCollect Music 9.9.19, Spin Tracker 1.0.1) and cratemate.app. Mac (Native) counts only apps built for macOS; iPad apps that run on Apple silicon Macs are marked No. A dash means the listing does not say. Corrected that day: earlier versions of this table wrongly showed no Last.fm support for the Discogs app and VinylBox, an iPad app for Discogs, and iCollect at about $30 for full access.
Why collectors switch to Spinstack
The Discogs app redesign in late 2025 broke filters, introduced daily logouts, and removed value sorting. Spinstack syncs with the same Discogs account but gives you a stable, fast, offline-first experience that never logs you out.
Discographic and VinylBox both sync with Discogs and can list records for sale on it, but neither has an in-app Spin Log, NFC tagging or an Apple TV app; both handle listening history through Last.fm scrobbling. Spinstack covers the full collector workflow in one app.
iCollect Music is $29.99 once for unlimited items, with a $79.99-a-year Pro tier, and tracks CDs, cassettes and digital files alongside vinyl. Spinstack focuses on vinyl and does it deeper: Vinyl DNA, Sonic Connections, Wax Timeline, Crate Dig, and The B-Side social feed. $9.99 once.
Questions
How does Spinstack compare to the Discogs app?
Spinstack syncs with your Discogs account but adds features the official Discogs app lacks: 3D Cover Flow, Spin Log, Vinyl DNA analytics, NFC tagging, Crate Dig AI discovery, Apple TV support, and offline access. Spinstack costs $9.99 once with no subscription, while the Discogs app is free but limited in features.
Is Spinstack better than Discographic or VinylBox?
Discographic and VinylBox both sync with Discogs and can list records for sale on it, but neither has an in-app Spin Log, NFC tagging or an Apple TV app; both handle listening history through Last.fm scrobbling. Spinstack covers the full collector workflow, from cataloguing and sorting to play tracking and discovery, in one app for a one-time purchase of $9.99.
How much does Spinstack cost compared to other vinyl apps?
Spinstack is $9.99 once with no subscription. Compare that to iCollect Music ($29.99 once for unlimited items, or $79.99 a year for Pro), Discographic (a one-time $5.99 to $9.99), or VinylBox (from $1.99 a month or $9.99 to $19.99 a year). Spinstack includes a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
Does Spinstack work with my existing Discogs collection?
Yes. Spinstack offers full two-way sync with Discogs. Your entire collection imports in seconds, and any changes sync back automatically. You keep your Discogs account. Spinstack simply gives you a better way to browse, manage, and enjoy your collection on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
What devices does Spinstack support?
Spinstack runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, all included with a single $9.99 purchase. Most competitors only support iPhone, and none offer Apple TV support for browsing your collection on the big screen.
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