Comparison

CLZ Games vs Games

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

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About

CLZ Games

Easily catalog your video game and amiibo collection. Scan barcodes or search online for automatic details, cover art, and current values. Organize your inventory with customizable views and cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Catalog video games and amiibo
  • Barcode and NFC scanning
  • Automatic game details and cover art
  • Up-to-date game values from PriceCharting
  • Create multiple collections
  • Customizable sorting and grouping
  • Cloud backup and syncing
Features
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Easily catalog your video game collection, your gaming hardware and Toys-to-life figures (amiibo, Skylanders, etc..). Just scan barcodes or search our CLZ Core online game database by platform and title. Automatic game details, cover art and up-to-date game values from PriceCharting. CLZ Games 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! == Two easy ways to catalog games: == 1. Scan game barcodes with the built-in camera scanner. Guaranteed 99% success rate. 2. Find games by title and platform, then select the edition you own. For amiibo, scan their NFC code with your phone. Our CLZ Core online video game database will automatically provide cover art and full game details, like release dates, publishers, developers, descriptions, trailer videos, etc... including automatic game pricing from PriceCharting (updated daily!). == Edit all fields == Edit all automatically provided details from CLZ Core, like titles, release Dates, publisher/developer details, descriptions, etc.. you can even upload your own cover art (front and back!). Add personal details like completeness, 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 from digital games, to keep track of games you sold or have for sale, etc... == Fully customizable == Browse your game inventory as a list with small thumbnails or as cards with big images. Sort any way you want, e.g. by title, release date, date added , or group games into folders by platform, completeness (loose / CIB / New), genre, etc... == CLZ Cloud storage == Sync your data to the CLZ Cloud, to: * Always have an online backup of your game organizer database. * Sync your game library between multiple devices * View and share your game 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 "Club CLZ 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 Movies, for cataloging your DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHDs * 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. == What our users say == * "CLZ Games has proven to be a valuable tool for me as a collector of retro games." * "Well, it's paid but by far the best game collector app out there!" * "Great to archive my uk pal game collection. Was worried that it would be US games only, but it has all regions and is great." * "I downloaded this app to see if I could catalogue my video games collection and was really surprised on how easy it was." == 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

Games

Easily manage your video game collection, tracking owned titles, wish lists, and purchase details. Gain insights into your collection with detailed statistics and customize your experience with various display options. Unlock premium features for unlimited management.

Highlights
  • Catalog owned video games
  • Track wish lists
  • Record purchase details
  • Detailed collection statistics
  • Customizable display options
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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Games helps you organize and track your video game collection across retro and modern platforms. Whether you own a few favorites or a large physical collection, Games gives you a clean and modern way to manage your library, custom collections, wishlists, ratings, and detailed collection statistics. With more than 120,000 games across Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Sega, and many other platforms, Games is built for video game collectors. Build Your Collection Add games to your Library or keep track of games you want with the Wish List. Track detailed information for every game: - Purchase price - Purchase date - Region - Notes - Collection status (CIB, Loose, Sealed, etc.) - Custom covers and artwork - and more Organize Your Library - Create custom Collections - Create Smart Collections that automatically organize your games by platform, region, rating, status, and more - Filter and browse your collection in list or grid layouts - Personalize the app with alternate icons - Light & Dark mode support Collection Insights Get a better understanding of your collection with detailed statistics: - Games per platform or region - Purchases over time - Collection history - Release year distribution - and more Sync Across Devices Your collection stays up to date across all your devices thanks to iCloud sync. Free & Premium The free version includes: - Up to 25 games - Up to 5 Collections - Up to 1 Smart Collection Unlock additional features with Games UNLOCK: - Unlimited games, Collections and Smart Collections - Full statistics - Additional customization options - and more Information: Games uses its own game database and is not affiliated with external databases. For support or feature requests, please contact us directly. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

CLZ Games4 screens
Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Games at freemium against CLZ Games's subscription. CLZ Games's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 29). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CLZ Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Games sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLZ Games holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of CLZ Games's written reviews are positive against 76% of Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Games every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CLZ Games versus Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ GamesGames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better29
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZBasile Cornet

Customer experience

CLZ Games

All ratings1,575 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative19.3%

Games

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

CLZ Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when adding games
  • Incorrect game data/pricing displayed
  • Syncing issues leading to data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track hardware and accessories
  • More detailed game information (e.g. variants, condition)
  • Integration with pricing/valuation data
  • Automated cloud sync and backup

Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CLZ Games

Subscriptions2
  • CLZ Games (Pay Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CLZ Games (Pay Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Games

Subscriptions2
  • Games Unlock Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Games Unlock Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Games Unlock$22.99

Questions

Is CLZ Games free?
CLZ Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Games free?
Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Games?
CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Games averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.
Do CLZ Games or Games have ads?
Neither CLZ Games nor Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Games?
CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Games every 2 months. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on October 23, 2026 and Games on October 23, 2026.

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