# CLZ Games vs Storylines

The clearest difference is rating: CLZ Games at 4.8 against Storylines's 4.2. CLZ Games also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 94). Storylines's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CLZ Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Storylines sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CLZ Games holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of CLZ Games's written reviews are positive against 52% of Storylines's.

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Storylines every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CLZ Games | Storylines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-games-collection-database/id319036253/reviews)** | [4.2 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 31 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/314588588) | [Hidden Key LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136800739) |

## What reviewers say

### CLZ Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-games-collection-database/id319036253)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLZ Games (Pay Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| CLZ Games (Pay Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Vast database
- 🚀 Barcode scanning
- 🚀 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with search functionality
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 💡 Need for more localization options
- 💡 Lack of support for certain game types

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Storylines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301)

Organize your book and comic collection, track reading progress, and discover new titles. Set reading goals, view detailed statistics, and share your reading journey. Seamlessly syncs across all Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Build and organize personal library, Track reading progress, Discover new book and comic recommendations, Automatic tracking of new comic releases, Create shareable reading cards, Set reading goals and challenges, Detailed reading statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicTrack+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ComicTrack+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| ComicTrack+ | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CLZ Games free?

CLZ Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storylines free?

Storylines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Storylines?

CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Storylines averages 4.2 from 94 ratings.

### Do CLZ Games or Storylines have ads?

Neither CLZ Games nor Storylines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Storylines?

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Storylines every 11 days. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on October 24, 2026 and Storylines on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*