NowSpinning alternative for iPhone & iPad
Identify what's playing, build your listening history, and AirPlay album art to any TV. Continuous on-device fingerprinting — raw audio never leaves your device.
Then $4.99/month or $39.99/year
Set your iPad next to the turntable. What's Spinning listens to the room and identifies tracks automatically.
iPhone in your pocket or iPad on a shelf near the speakers. Grant mic access once.
On-device fingerprinting runs continuously while you spin. No tapping every track.
Every track is logged with artist, album, and artwork. Search your sessions later.
Cast the now-playing display to your living room TV or any AirPlay screen.
Both apps identify what's playing on your turntable. Here's what each emphasizes.
Audio is fingerprinted locally and continuously. Raw room audio never leaves your device.
Cast full-screen album art to your living room TV or any AirPlay display.
Identifies tracks using audio fingerprinting alone. No catalog login needed.
Try free for 7 days, then $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Works on iPhone and iPad.
Integrates with your Discogs account to sync and display your vinyl collection.
Built-in visualizer modes and Philips Hue integration for ambient lighting.
Community map and social spin-sharing features to connect with other collectors.
Core features free with optional Premium upgrades. See App Store for current pricing.
Yes. Both apps identify what's playing on your turntable and can display now-playing info. What's Spinning focuses on continuous on-device fingerprinting with raw audio never leaving your device, automatic listening history, and AirPlay to any TV. NowSpinning emphasizes Discogs collection sync, visualizers, smart lighting integration, and community features.
No. What's Spinning identifies tracks using audio fingerprinting alone. No Discogs account required, though NowSpinning offers Discogs integration if you want that.
What's Spinning works on both iPhone and iPad. Use your iPhone in your pocket or set an iPad next to your turntable as a dedicated now-playing display. AirPlay works from either device to any TV.
Download What's Spinning free from the App Store and start a 7-day trial. After that it's $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Cancel anytime in Settings.
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