Comparison

CLZ Games vs Game ID

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

Head to head
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

Game ID

Discover games across multiple subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Track upcoming releases, manage your gaming library, and share custom lists with friends. Get personalized recommendations and stay updated on gaming news.

Highlights
  • Discover games on subscription services
  • Track upcoming game releases
  • Manage your gaming library
  • Create and share custom game lists
  • Personalized game recommendations
  • Stay updated on gaming news
Features
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WHAT TO PLAY, WHERE TO PLAY IT Game ID helps you find out what's available on various subscription services. - Game Pass - PlayStation Plus Extra - Nintendo Switch Online - Netflix - Apple Arcade Now you can jump between gaming services, save money, and have access to an endless list of great video games. KNOW WHAT'S COMING OUT Wishlist games and keep track of when they come out. Filter and see upcoming video games. Add widgets to your home screen. YOUR GAMING LIBRARY Rate games, create lists, and keep track of what games you've been playing, quit, or are in your backlog. SHARE YOUR TOP 10s Create custom lists and share them with your friends as easy-to-share images. Put a stop to the endless discussions of which Zelda game is the best. RECOMMENDATIONS Personalised recommendations based on your ratings and play history. AND MORE... - Read stories from your favourite sites and stay up to date on the latest news - Find hidden gems you might've missed across gaming services - See interesting stats about your gaming habits Built with your privacy in mind. All your data is stored anonymously and safely and syncs across all your devices. No signup required. We always welcome your feedback or questions at: hi@gameid.co

Screenshots

CLZ Games4 screens
Game ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game ID at none against CLZ Games's 2. Game ID also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CLZ Games's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). On price 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. Game ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game ID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Game ID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CLZ Games versus Game ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ GamesGame ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB12 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCLZDarren O'Neill

Customer experience

CLZ Games

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

Game ID

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Game ID

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
None

Game ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CLZ Games free?
CLZ Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game ID free?
Game ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Game ID?
Game ID is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Game ID averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do CLZ Games or Game ID have ads?
Neither CLZ Games nor Game ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Game ID?
CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Game ID every 3 months. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on October 18, 2026 and Game ID on October 3, 2026.

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