Comparison

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database vs CDBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database

Easily catalog your CD and vinyl record collection by scanning barcodes or searching an online database. Automatically retrieve album details, song lists, and cover art. Organize your music with multiple collections, custom editing, and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for adding albums
  • Online database search (artist/title/catalog number)
  • Automatic album details and cover art
  • Multiple collection management
  • Full editing and batch editing
  • Multiple browsing and sorting options
  • Cloud syncing for backup and multi-device access
Features
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Easily catalog your collection of CDs and vinyl records. Just scan barcodes or search our CLZ Core online music database by artist/title or catalog number. Automatic album details, song lists and cover art. CLZ Music 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 CDs and vinyl records: == 1. Scan their barcodes with the built-in camera scanner. Guaranteed 95% success rate. 2. Search by artist and title 3. Search by catalog number (great for finding Discogs entries) The app will automatically provide full album details, tracks lists and cover art, either from the CLZ Core online CD database or the Discogs CD/vinyl database. == Edit all fields == Edit all automatically provided details from CLZ Core, like artist, title, label, release dates, genres, track lists, etc.. you can even upload your own cover art (front and back!). Add personal details like condition, location, 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 CDs and vinyl records from your digital music, to keep track of CDs you sold or have for sale, etc... == Full customizable == Browse your music inventory as a list with small thumbnails or as cards with big images. Sort any way you want, e.g. by artist, title, release date, length, date added etc.. Group your albums into folders by author, composer, format, label, genre, location, etc... == CLZ Cloud storage == Sync your data to the CLZ Cloud, to: * Always have an online backup of your music database. * Sync your music library between multiple devices * View and share your music collection 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. Other CLZ apps: * CLZ Movies, for cataloging your DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHDs * CLZ Books, for organizing your book collection by ISBN * CLZ Comics, for your collection of US comic books. * CLZ Games, for creating a database of your video game collection == What our users say == * "Very good and affordable music cataloging application. Using it almost daily." Hejehj (Sweden) * Wonderful people, perfect app "It’s been many years I’m using this app for my CD collection (for now 14,931 CDs) It’s working perfectly and the people who manage the stuff are always helpful and fast on replying and resolving problems." Fabio schiavo (Italy) * This is a wonderful app "So far, it has been everything I could have hoped for: Easy to navigate, thorough and exhaustive CD database Great customer service. It is a bargain at $19.99 per year." Mike Hodges (UK) == 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/

About

CDBox

Features
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Turn your CD shelf into a living, searchable collection. CDBox connects to your Discogs account and turns your physical CD collection into a beautiful, organized digital catalog, right on your phone. No more spreadsheets, no more guessing whether you already own an album before buying a duplicate by mistake. WHY CDBOX • Automatic sync — Your existing Discogs collection imports in seconds, complete with cover art, tracklists, and release details. • Smart wishlist — Keep track of every CD you want to add next, sorted by year, so you never lose sight of what you're hunting for. • Powerful search — Look up releases and master releases by title, artist, or label. Scan a barcode to check instantly whether a CD is already in your collection before you buy it again. • Custom folders — Organize your collection your way: by genre, mood, favorites, or any system that makes sense to you. • Artist library — Browse every artist in your collection, see how many records you own from each, and rediscover music you forgot you had. • Rediscover — Get a random pick from your own collection to give an old favorite another spin. • Dashboard at a glance — Recently added releases, collection stats, and pending wishlist items, all on one screen, with your estimated collection value just a scroll away. BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you own 20 CDs or 2,000, CDBox gives you a fast, clean way to browse, organize, and grow your collection without ever leaving your phone. Dark and light themes, full English and Spanish support, and a read-only connection to Discogs mean your data stays safe and always under your control. PRIVACY FIRST CDBox only reads your Discogs collection, it never modifies it. Your account stays exactly as you left it on Discogs. This app uses the Discogs API but is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Discogs. "Discogs" is a registered trademark of Zink Media, LLC. Download CDBox today and finally get your CD collection organized.

Screenshots

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database4 screens
CDBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDBox at none against CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database's 2. CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CDBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database ships an update every 11 days, CDBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database versus CDBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ Music CD / Vinyl databaseCDBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZJose Manuel Cristobal Flores

Bugs and requests

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when deleting albums
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Export/print collection list
  • More advanced sorting and filtering options
  • Integration with music player apps

CDBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database

Subscriptions2
  • CLZ Music (Pay Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CLZ Music (Pay Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

CDBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database free?
CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CDBox free?
CDBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database or CDBox have ads?
CDBox shows ads; CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database does not.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database or CDBox?
CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database ships an update every 11 days, and CDBox every 2 months. Most recently, CLZ Music CD / Vinyl database was updated on October 29, 2026 and CDBox on October 28, 2026.

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