# CLZ Games vs Edge magazine

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CLZ Games | Edge magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-games-collection-database/id319036253/reviews)** | [4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-magazine/id451410596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CLZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/314588588) | [Future Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## 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


### Edge magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-magazine/id451410596)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| November 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 354 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Excellent content and coverage
- 📱 Great interactive magazine experience
- 💻 Seamless digital experience on iPad
- 🌍 Accessible for international readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📥 Slow and unreliable downloads
- 💰 Subscription issues and billing problems
- 🔍 Outdated or subpar user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download or access purchased issues
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved navigation and issue management
- Optimized layout and text readability
- Support for larger iPad screens
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CLZ Games free?

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

### Is Edge magazine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Edge magazine?

CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Edge magazine averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do CLZ Games or Edge magazine have ads?

Neither CLZ Games nor Edge magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Edge magazine?

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Edge magazine every 3 months. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on November 10, 2026 and Edge magazine on November 10, 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.*