# VinylPod - Music Widget

> Vinyl Record Widget for Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443989711](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443989711)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6443989711`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 裕涛 兰
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (683 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2022-10-28
- **Size:** 9.84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vinylpod-music-widget/id6443989711)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1c0c46cb2384472bba408c4635f77b1c](https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1c0c46cb2384472bba408c4635f77b1c)

## Description

VinylPod delivers beautiful now-playing widgets for Apple Music and Spotify, turning your home screen into a vinyl-record-style music hub. Immerse yourself in the music with a tactile, visually rich widget that updates with your playback. Try it free today.

Apple Music and Spotify support, a sleek vinyl aesthetic, and an easy setup make it a fresh way to enjoy music on your device. For support, contact tinfineapp@outlook.com. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available online.

## Rankings

- #65,855 — Overall

## Review summary

VinylPod is widely praised for its sleek vinyl aesthetics, simple setup, and reliable performance on Mac desktops. Users like the top-notch playback feature that starts music without opening Spotify, plus various cover-art display options and a convenient wallpaper/widget experience. However, the app is criticized for relentless upgrade prompts, paywall gating features, and intrusive rating requests. Several reports point to bugs with artwork display and inconsistent Spotify integration (and even claims about broader service support not being fulfilled). Some users also want a mirror mode or the ability to hide non-notch UI.

### Pros

- Visually appealing vinyl aesthetic that looks great on Mac desktops and wallpapers.
- Simple to use, lightweight, and reliably performs across Mac devices (MacBook/iMac).
- Useful playback features and options: starts music without opening Spotify, notch support, and multiple cover-art display options.
- Free to use with an optional one-time premium purchase; no ongoing subscription.

### Cons

- Persistent upgrade prompts and paywall gating features, plus intrusive rating requests.
- Inconsistent or buggy Spotify integration and artwork display (bugs, especially in beta builds).
- Claims of broad service support beyond Apple Music/Spotify do not match user experience.
- UI limitations and feature requests, such as not being able to hide non-notch UI and desire for a mirror mode.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443989711)