CLZ Games vs Edge magazine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Edge magazine
This app offers in-depth, impartial reviews and coverage of hardware and software across various platforms. Explore detailed content, back issues, specials, and guides to stay informed about the latest in interactive entertainment.
- In-depth hardware and software reviews
- Coverage of PC, console, and portable gaming
- Impartial and detailed analysis
- Access to back issues and specials
- Interactive digital content
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Covering hardware and software from all over the world, whether it’s online, portable, coin-op, PC or console, Edge covers them all, giving detailed, clear and impartial reviews to tell you what you need to know, not what the developers want you to think. Join thousands of others and download our free app now! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. You can cancel your subscription at any point. Please check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Edge magazine at free with in-app purchases against CLZ Games's subscription. Edge magazine also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CLZ Games's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 46%). 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
Both are free to download. CLZ Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Edge magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 134, 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 46% of Edge magazine's.
CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Edge magazine every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | CLZ Games | Edge magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (134 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better | 45.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 134 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CLZ | Future Publishing Ltd. |
Customer experience
CLZ Games
Edge magazine
User reviews
CLZ Games
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Vast database
- 🚀 Barcode scanning
- 🚀 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Great customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with search functionality
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 💡 Need for more localization options
- 💡 Lack of support for certain game types
Edge magazine
From 134 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔍 Excellent content and coverage
- 📱 Great interactive magazine experience
- 💻 Seamless digital experience on iPad
- 🌍 Accessible for international readers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📥 Slow and unreliable downloads
- 💰 Subscription issues and billing problems
- 🔍 Outdated or subpar user interface
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
Edge magazine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to download or access purchased issues
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved navigation and issue management
- Optimized layout and text readability
- Support for larger iPad screens
- Offline reading mode
In-app purchases
CLZ Games
- CLZ Games (Pay Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- CLZ Games (Pay Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Edge magazine
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$11.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$19.996 Months
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- 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- November 2011$6.99
- December 2011$6.99
- January 2012$6.99
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- August 2012$6.99
- September 2012$6.99
- Issue 354$6.99








