Vinyl scanner for iPhone
Know what it's worth.
Point your camera at a record's center label. VinylLens reads the pressing and shows a market reference range — the moment you scan.
① The value
Condition moves the price.
Every scan returns a market reference range, not a vague guess. Pick a grade from Mint to Good and watch the range move with it — the same way the market does.
Condition
Sample pressing
First pressing · gatefold LP
Reference range
$420
$344—$504
Reference estimates only — not appraisals, offers, or financial advice. Actual prices depend on condition, demand, and venue.
Matched pressing
First pressing · gatefold LP
Fix by hand ›
② The pressing
The right pressing, confirmed.
Not every copy is the same. VinylLens reads the center label and matches the likely pressing, with a confidence indicator — confirm it, or fix it by hand if it's off.
- Aim at the center label — that's where the pressing hides.
- A confidence ring shows how sure the match is.
- Wrong match? Correct the pressing in a tap.
③ The collection
Your shelf, totaled.
Save every record you scan into a personal collection on your device. Sort, filter, and watch your collection's total reference value take shape as it grows.
Collection value
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Records
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Artists
Live Activities
Live on your Lock Screen.
VinylLens brings three Live Activities to the Dynamic Island — so progress, offers, and milestones live where you'll actually see them.
Scan progress
Watch a recognition run from the island, hands-free.
Limited-time offer
A live countdown when a special price is on.
Milestone unlocked
A celebration when you earn a new collector medal.
Collector medals
Milestones, cast in metal.
Bronze to obsidian, every milestone you reach is struck into a collector medal — by how many records you've found, what your shelf is worth, and who you've brought along.
17 tier medals to earn · Hover a coin
Learn the craft
Read the room before you buy.
Grading, rarity, first pressings, care — collector know-how, free to read inside the app and right here.
FreeVinyl grading explained: M to G
M / NM / VG+ … read the condition language behind every price.
FreeFive signs your record is worth real money
Rarity, first pressings, condition — the five things that set a record's price.
FreeHow to spot a first pressing: 5 signs
Matrix codes, catalog numbers, logos — how dealers call a first pressing.
FreeVinyl care: make your records last decades
Handle, clean, sleeve, store, play — five steps to protect your collection.
FreeColored vinyl: why splatters and picture discs cost more
Limited runs, odd colors, picture discs — what really drives the premium.
FreeHow records get priced at auction
Condition, provenance, demand — how the hammer price is really set.
FreeWhen to replace your stylus
A worn needle quietly damages records — here's how to tell it's time.
FreeStore records right so they never warp
Upright, cool, sleeved — five habits that keep records flat and clean.
VinylLens Pro
Know any record — and what it's worth.
Go Pro for unlimited scans, exact value ranges, and a collection without limits.
Weekly
Flexible$9.99/week
Annual
Best value$59.99/year
about $1.15 / week
Auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. Renews at the same price each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. No free trial.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Are the values real prices I'll get?
They're estimated market reference ranges, not appraisals or guaranteed sale prices. Actual prices depend on condition, demand, and where you sell.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your collection, scan history, and preferences are primarily stored on your device. Optional Sign in with Apple and server-backed family features use an account. We use limited PostHog product analytics and AppsFlyer install attribution without IDFA or cross-app advertising tracking.
What happens to the photos I scan?
When online recognition is enabled, a photo you scan is sent securely to the recognition service to look up the record. It is not retained after processing, shared, or used for advertising.
Is anything free?
Yes — the collector guides are free to read, in the app and on this site. Full scanning and valuation are part of VinylLens Pro.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. There's no free trial and no lock-in — the subscription simply stops renewing.
Which devices are supported?
VinylLens is an iPhone app. Live Activities appear on iPhones with the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen.
