# CLZ Games vs PopGrinder

The clearest difference is monetization model: PopGrinder at free with in-app purchases against CLZ Games's subscription. PopGrinder also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%). CLZ Games's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 62). 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 PopGrinder sells 5 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of CLZ Games's written reviews are positive against 89% of PopGrinder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CLZ Games ships an update fortnightly, PopGrinder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CLZ Games | PopGrinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-games-collection-database/id319036253/reviews)** | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popgrinder/id6446220901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/314588588) | [Simone Bellano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370836951) |

## 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


### PopGrinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popgrinder/id6446220901)

Organize, track, and value your entire collection of Funko Pops and other collectibles. Scan items, manage custom folders, and discover new additions for sale. Share your collection with others and even create custom Funko-style art.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner for quick item addition, Smart search and filtering for collections, Track multiple editions of figures, Customizable folder management, Real-time collection value tracking, AI image generation for custom art, Find collectibles for sale on various platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PopGrinder PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| PopGrinder PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Common Crowns | $1.29 | one-time |
| Special Edition Crowns | $2.49 | one-time |
| Chase Crowns | $6.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💰 Accurate market values
- ✅ Tracks collection well
- 💡 Compares prices from multiple markets

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Prices not always 100% accurate
- 🇨🇦 No Canadian dollar pricing
- 🔄 UI choices are sometimes weird
- 💰 Some features require payment (crowns)
- 📉 Prices differ from Funko app

**Reported bugs**

- Camera only, no scan button
- App randomly closes
- Update makes app unusable (stuck on loading page)
- Cannot open app ('something went wrong')
- Scan feature doesn't stay on screen

**Requested features**

- Better search function (multiple titles, fandom, game)
- Allow multiple of the same pops on a list
- Option to mark pops as signed
- View prices in Canadian dollars
- Ability to add duplicates in a collection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CLZ Games free?

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

### Is PopGrinder free?

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

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

CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PopGrinder averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do CLZ Games or PopGrinder have ads?

Neither CLZ Games nor PopGrinder shows ads.

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

CLZ Games ships an update fortnightly, and PopGrinder every 3 weeks. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on September 23, 2026 and PopGrinder on September 21, 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.*