CLZ Movies collection database vs Caviar Media Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CLZ Movies collection database
Catalog your physical movie collection with ease. Scan barcodes or search by title to automatically import details like cast, plot, and cover art. Organize by format, add personal notes, and sync across devices.
- Barcode scanning
- Automatic movie details
- IMDb data integration
- Customizable organization
- Multiple collection support
- Cloud backup and sync
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Easily catalog your collection of DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHDs. Just scan their barcodes or search our CLZ Core online movie database by title. Automatic movie details like cast, crew, plot, episode lists, IMDb Ratings and cover art. Note: CLZ Movies is the only movie manager app with an official IMDb data license! CLZ Movies is a paid subscription app, costing US $1.99 per month or US $19.99 per year. Use the free 7-day trial to try all of the app's features and online services! == 3 easy ways to catalog your movies == 1. Scan barcodes with the built-in camera scanner. Guaranteed 98% success rate. 2. Search by movie title 3. Search by IMDb Number or IMDb URL Get full movie info straight from IMDb, like cast, crew, plot, episode lists, IMDb Ratings & Votes (updated daily!), audience ratings (like MPAA, BBFC, etc..). Our own Core movie database also gives you cover art, trailer videos, backdrop art, etc... All movie formats are supported, including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, HD-DVD, LaserDisc, VHS, UMD video, etc.. == Edit all fields == Edit all automatically provided details from CLZ Core, like titles, formats, studios, release dates, plot descriptions, cast and crew listings etc.. you can even upload your own cover art (front and back!). Add personal details like location, ratings, purchase date / price / store, notes, etc.. Create your own Custom Fields so that you can catalog information for which the app does not have a built-in data field. == Create multiple collections == Collections will appear as Excel-like tabs at the bottom of your screen. E.g. for different people, to separate physical releases from your digital movies, to keep track of movies you sold or have for sale, etc... == Full customizable == Browse your film database as a list with small thumbnails or as cards with big images. Sort any way you want, e.g. by title, year, runtime, IMDb rating, date added etc.. Group your movies into folders by format, direct, genre, year, etc... == CLZ Cloud storage == Sync your data to the CLZ Cloud, to: * Always have an online backup of your movie database. * Sync your movie collection between multiple devices * View and share your movie inventory online == Got a question or need help? == We are always ready to help or to answer your questions, 7 days a week. Just use "Contact Support" or "CLZ Club forum" from the menu. == About CLZ == CLZ has been developing collection database software since 1996. Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the CLZ team now consists of 12 guys and one gal. We're always working to bring you regular updates for the apps and software, and to keep our Core online databases up-to-date with all weekly releases. Our other CLZ apps: * CLZ Books, for organizing your book collection by ISBN * CLZ Music, for creating a database of your CDs and vinyl records * CLZ Comics, for your collection of US comic books. * CLZ Games, for cataloging your video game collection == What our users say == * "Fantastic app. with a very efficient and fast support available." * "does a very good job at it for a really reasonable price." * "I like how quickly I can scan UPCs to enter my movie inventory. " * "Barcode scanning works great, and searching by movie title is quick." * "I was impressed with the speed of the barcode scanner" == About auto-renewable subscriptions == * The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. * The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Caviar Media Client
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Caviar is a modern media client for browsing and enjoying your personal media collection across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Connect your compatible Jellyfin and Seerr servers to: - Browse movies, shows, seasons, and episodes - Search across your selected media libraries - Stream compatible content from your own server - Resume playback and track watched progress - Manage media requests - Download supported content for offline viewing - Customize playback, subtitles, quality, and library layouts Caviar does not provide media, subscriptions, or streaming services. A compatible user-configured server and authorized access to its content are required. Availability of features depends on your server configuration and media formats.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caviar Media Client at none against CLZ Movies collection database's 2. Caviar Media Client also leads on device support (5 vs 3). CLZ Movies collection database's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CLZ Movies collection database sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Caviar Media Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Movies collection database | Caviar Media Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLZ | Fionn Murphy |
Bugs and requests
CLZ Movies collection database
Reported bugs
3 issues- Barcode scanning issues
- Incorrect movie information
- Syncing problems between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to loan out movies
- More customization options
- Dedicated digital media support
- Universal search across collections
- Improved sorting and filtering
Caviar Media Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CLZ Movies collection database
- CLZ Movies (Pay Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- CLZ Movies (Pay Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Caviar Media Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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