Comparison

CLZ Games vs Video Game Tracker

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

Video Game Tracker

Organize your game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Share your gaming achievements on social media and stay updated on upcoming releases. Seamlessly sync your collection across devices.

Highlights
  • Organize game library with custom lists
  • Track playthroughs and progress
  • Discover new games and releases
  • Release date countdowns
  • Share gaming achievements on social media
  • Home screen widgets
  • Cross-device syncing via iCloud
Features
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Whether you’re managing a growing backlog, tracking an active playthrough, searching for your next favorite game, or counting down to an upcoming release, GameLog keeps everything organized in one place. Build Your Game Library Create personalized lists for your backlog, favorites, completed games, wishlist, and more. Sort and filter your collection to quickly find exactly what you want to play. Track Every Playthrough Record your progress, playtime, sessions, platforms, notes, and completed playthroughs. Review detailed statistics and milestones to better understand your gaming habits over time. Time Your Play Sessions Track playtime as you play with the built-in session timer. Follow an active session at a glance and save it directly to your game log when you’re finished. Ask Questions About Any Game Use Apple Intelligence on supported devices to ask questions about a game’s story, characters, gameplay, development, releases, and more. GameLog combines available game information with relevant research to provide useful answers. Discover Something New Explore an extensive video game database, browse categories, uncover hidden gems, and use Game Finder to narrow down your next game based on what interests you. Search Smarter Quickly search for games by title or scan game artwork to help identify what you’re looking for. Adding a new discovery to your library only takes a few taps. Follow Upcoming Releases Keep track of anticipated games with release-date countdowns, wishlist organization, and convenient access to upcoming titles. Share Your Gaming Journey Create customizable images for social media and share what you’re playing, your progress, playtime, ratings, and completed adventures with friends and followers. Home Screen Widgets View favorite lists and games directly from your Home Screen for quick access to your collection. Sync Across Devices GameLog uses iCloud to keep your games, lists, playthroughs, and activity synchronized across your Apple devices. Support Independent Development GameLog is designed and maintained by a solo developer. If the app becomes part of your gaming routine, leaving a review is one of the best ways to support its continued development. GameLog Pro unlocks the complete experience and directly supports future features, improvements, and updates. Feedback and Support Have a question, encountered a problem, or have an idea for a new feature? Contact support from the Settings tab inside GameLog. Your feedback helps shape the app’s future. Subscription Details Payment for GameLog Pro will be charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mastermindsoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mastermindsoftware.co/termsofuse

Screenshots

CLZ Games4 screens
Video Game Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CLZ Games at 4.8 against Video Game Tracker's 4.1. CLZ Games also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 40%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Video Game Tracker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Video Game Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 72, 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 40% of Video Game Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Video Game Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CLZ Games versus Video Game Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ GamesVideo Game Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.1 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better72
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZMasterMind Software LLC

Customer experience

CLZ Games

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

Video Game Tracker

All ratings72 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Video Game Tracker

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
4 purchases

Video Game Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • GameLog Pro$2.991 Month
  • Secret Discount$14.991 Year
  • GameLog Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • GameLog Pro$49.99

Questions

Is CLZ Games free?
CLZ Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Game Tracker free?
Video Game Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Video Game Tracker?
CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Video Game Tracker averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.
Do CLZ Games or Video Game Tracker have ads?
Neither CLZ Games nor Video Game Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Video Game Tracker?
CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Video Game Tracker monthly. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on October 27, 2026 and Video Game Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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