Do I need a Discogs account?

Yes. Analog connects to Discogs to import the records in your collection. That’s what lets the app identify what’s playing and build playlists from records you already own.

Does Analog play or stream music?

No. Analog is made for physical records. It helps you enjoy your vinyl collection, but the music still comes from your turntable.

How does Analog know what’s spinning?

When the music starts, Analog listens through your iPhone’s microphone and matches the audio against your Discogs collection. Once it finds the record and side, it shows the tracklist and follows along as it plays.

Is my audio uploaded anywhere?

No. Analog only uses the microphone while it’s actively listening, and your audio never leaves your iPhone.

Can Analog identify any record?

Analog is built around your own Discogs collection. It works best when the record you’re playing is already in your collection with accurate Discogs information.

What is Analog Studio?

Analog Studio helps you turn your own collection into curated vinyl playlists. Choose a mood, describe the moment, or start with a few favorites, and Studio uses AI to build a session from your shelf.

Is Analog Studio required?

No. You can use Analog for your collection, Now Playing, and Live Activities for free. Analog Studio unlocks unlimited AI-curated playlists and saved playlists.

How much does Analog Studio cost?

Analog Studio is $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $4.99/month. Cancel anytime.

Is there an iPad app?

Not yet. Analog is launching on iPhone first, and an iPad version is coming soon.

Terms of Use

Effective date: May 12, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Analog mobile application (the "App"), made available by Nicolas Spehler ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. By using the App, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Licence

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable licence to download and use the App on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved.

3. Subscriptions

The App offers an optional auto-renewing subscription, "Analog Studio," which unlocks additional features. Subscription details — including the billing period, price, and any free-trial terms — are displayed within the App at the point of purchase and are charged to your Apple ID.

Auto-renewal. Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period at the then-current price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
Free trials. If you cancel during a free trial, you will not be charged. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, the subscription will convert to a paid subscription at the standard price.
Cancellation. You may manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your device's system settings under your Apple ID.
Refunds. Refunds are handled by Apple in accordance with Apple's then-current policies. We do not separately process refunds for subscription purchases.

4. Third-party services

The App relies on third-party services, including Apple, Discogs, and Anthropic, to provide its functionality. Your use of those services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review. We are not responsible for the practices, content, or availability of any third-party service.

The App uses the Discogs API but is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Discogs. "Discogs" is a registered trademark of Zink Media, LLC.

5. Your content

Any playlists, notes, or other content you create within the App ("Your Content") remain yours. We do not claim ownership of Your Content. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to process Your Content solely as necessary to operate the App for you, including to sync it across your own devices through your private iCloud account.

6. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law;
interfere with or disrupt the App or its supporting services, or attempt to circumvent any authentication, security, or rate-limiting measures;
use the App to infringe the intellectual-property or other rights of any party; or
access the App by any automated means or through any interface other than those we provide.

7. Intellectual property

The App and all related materials, including its design, code, content, branding, and trademarks, are owned by Nicolas Spehler and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Except for the limited licence in Section 2, these Terms grant you no rights in or to the App or any of our intellectual property.

8. Disclaimers

The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or quiet enjoyment. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that any results obtained through the App, including playlist recommendations, will meet your expectations.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use of the App, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App will not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Apple-specific provisions

These Terms are concluded between you and Nicolas Spehler, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. The licence granted in Section 2 is limited to use of the App on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, and as permitted by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the App. In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price, if any; to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App. Any claims relating to your possession or use of the App will be the responsibility of Nicolas Spehler, including product-liability claims, consumer-protection claims, and claims arising under privacy or data-protection law. In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your use of it infringes that third party's intellectual-property rights, Nicolas Spehler, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defence, settlement, and discharge of any such claim. You must comply with all applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App. Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms or use the App in a manner that, in our reasonable judgement, risks harm to us, our users, or third parties. You may stop using the App and uninstall it at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including Sections 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13 — will survive.

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date and, where appropriate, by a notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Mauritius, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The courts located in that jurisdiction will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App, except where a different forum is required by applicable consumer-protection law.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Nicolas Spehler
Email: nicolas@spehler.com