Features
Powerful Features for Vinyl Collectors
VinylCrate is packed with features designed specifically for vinyl enthusiasts. From barcode scanning to collection insights, we've got you covered.
Collection Management
Barcode Scanning
Quickly add records to your collection by scanning their barcodes. VinylCrate uses your iPhone's camera to instantly identify albums and fetch detailed information from Discogs.
Text Scanning
Scan catalog numbers and text directly from record labels, spines, or sleeves. Perfect for records without barcodes or when you need to search by catalog number.
Discogs Search
Search the world's largest music database directly from the app. Find specific pressings, limited editions, and rare variants with detailed release information.
Album Artwork
Beautiful high-resolution album artwork for every record in your collection. View cover art, back covers, and additional images from Discogs.
Track Listings
Complete track listings for every album including durations, featuring artists, and bonus tracks. Never wonder what's on Side B again.
Record Player
Spinning Vinyl
Watch your actual album artwork spin on a beautifully animated turntable. A visual experience that brings the analog charm to your digital collection.
Pitch Control
Adjust playback speed with the pitch slider, just like a real turntable. Speed up or slow down your tracks for a unique listening experience.
Sound Effects
Authentic vinyl crackle, tonearm movement sounds, and surface noise. Toggle effects on or off to customize your listening experience.
Full Playback Controls
Play, pause, skip tracks, scrub through songs, and control volume. Full playback functionality powered by Apple Music integration.
Mini Player
Continue browsing your collection while music plays. The mini player stays accessible at the bottom of the screen with quick controls.
AirPlay Support
Stream your music to any AirPlay-compatible speaker or device. Enjoy your collection on your home stereo, HomePod, or Apple TV.
Listening History
Every Spin, Logged
Play a record and VinylCrate remembers. Play a crate and it logs each album as the queue moves on—no buttons to press, no check-ins.
Most Spun This Month
The records you keep reaching for, surfaced on your dashboard. An honest picture of what you actually listen to versus what you meant to.
Rediscover
An automatic crate of records you haven't played in over a year. The whole point of owning them was to play them.
Private by default: your listening history is stored on your device and never uploaded.
Apple Intelligence
AI Crate Builder
Describe a vibe—"rainy Sunday jazz", "workout energy"—and VinylCrate builds a crate from records you already own. Preview it before you save it.
Collection Summaries
Get AI-generated insights about your entire collection—genres, decades, notable artists, and collecting patterns summarized beautifully.
Crate Descriptions
Automatically generate descriptions for your crates based on their contents. Perfect for understanding what makes each crate unique.
Album Insights
Discover interesting facts and context about individual albums—recording history, artist background, and cultural significance.
Note: These features run on device using Apple's on-device foundation model—nothing about your collection is sent to a server. They require a device with Apple Intelligence enabled, running iOS 26 or later.
Organization
Custom Crates
Create unlimited custom crates to organize your collection your way. Genre collections, decade playlists, favorites, or any system you prefer.
Personalization
Customize each crate with unique colors, gradients, and SF Symbol icons. Make your organization system as beautiful as it is functional.
Favorites
Star your favorite records for quick access. Your most-loved albums are always just one tap away.
Smart Sorting
Sort your collection by artist, album title, year, date added, or custom order. Find what you're looking for instantly.
Discogs Integration
Collection Sync
Connect your Discogs account and sync your existing collection. Import hundreds of records in seconds with all their details intact.
Background Sync
Import large collections in the background while you continue using the app. Interrupted syncs resume automatically—no lost progress.
Wants Crate
Sync your Discogs wantlist to a dedicated Wants Crate. Keep track of records you're searching for, all in one place.
OAuth Authentication
Secure connection to your Discogs account using industry-standard OAuth. Your credentials are never stored in the app.
Release Details
Access comprehensive release information including pressing details, label, catalog number, format, country, and release year.
Pressing Variants
Identify specific pressings with detailed variant information. Know exactly which version of an album you own.
Insights & Analytics
Collection Value
Track the total estimated value of your collection based on Discogs marketplace data. Watch your investment grow over time.
Price History
View price trends for individual records with interactive charts. Understand how values change over time.
Top Valuable
See your most valuable records ranked by market price. Discover hidden gems in your collection you didn't know were valuable.
Statistics
Comprehensive statistics about your collection including total records, genres, decades, and average values.
Apple Music Integration
Digital Playback
Connect to Apple Music to play any album in your vinyl collection digitally. Perfect for when you want to preview before pulling out the record.
Smart Matching
VinylCrate intelligently matches your vinyl records to their Apple Music counterparts. One tap to start listening.
Privacy & Security
Local Storage
Your collection data is stored locally on your device using SwiftData. Your data stays with you.
No Tracking
VinylCrate doesn't track your behavior, listening habits, or collection details. No analytics, no profiling.
Minimal Network
Network connections only happen when you explicitly request them—syncing with Discogs or fetching album details.
Secure Auth
OAuth authentication means your Discogs password is never stored or transmitted through VinylCrate.
Your Copy
Condition & Purchase
Track the record you actually own—media and sleeve condition, what you paid, when you bought it, and your own notes.
Gain & Loss
See what each record has done against its lowest market price, and your Total Invested across the collection in Insights.
Pressing Comparison
Scan a record you already own and VinylCrate tells you before you buy it twice. Compare pressings side by side with prices loading live.
Platform Support
iPhone
Native iPhone app with full feature support including barcode scanning. Requires iOS 26+.
iPad
Beautiful iPad interface with optimized sidebar navigation, expanded album views, and multi-column layouts. Perfect for browsing large collections.
CarPlay
Browse your crates and play a whole stack from the dashboard. Your collection comes with you.
Home Screen Widget
"Spin This Today" surfaces a different record from your collection each day in small or medium size. Tap to open the album.
Accessibility
Full VoiceOver support throughout the app. Dynamic Type ensures text scales to your preferred size. Designed for everyone.
Coming Soon
We're working on even more features for vinyl collectors.
Mac App
Native macOS app to manage your collection from your desktop with full keyboard support and iCloud sync.