Comparison

CLZ Games vs Winston Classic

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

Winston Classic

Organize, track, and discover video games with this privacy-focused companion. Features include gameplay tracking, custom lists, release calendar alerts, and sale notifications for your wishlist. Never miss a game or a deal again.

Highlights
  • Privacy-focused, no sign-in required
  • Detailed game information and trailers
  • Release date alerts and notifications
  • Gameplay progress and playtime tracking
  • Wishlist sale tracking
  • Custom game lists and notes
  • Game discovery and filtering
Features
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Winston is the ultimate game tracker to help you organize, track, and discover video games. With features like gameplay tracking, custom lists, and a release calendar, it helps you to stay on top of your games. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, Winston ensures you never miss a game and always know what to play next. Key Features: - Privacy-focused: No sign-in required and none of your data is collected. - Detailed Game Info: Access trailers, screenshots, and more. Powered by IGDB. - Release Date Alerts: Never miss a release date again. - Game Tracking: Mark progress, track playtime, and decide what you're going to play next. - Sale Tracking: See which games in your Wishlist are on sale. Supports prices from Steam, GOG, and more. Powered by IsThereAnyDeal. Track Your Gameplay - Add games to your queue - Mark games as "Started," "Paused," "Completed," or "Stopped" - Track playtime for all your games Discover New Games - Browse trending games or filter by platform (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, and more) - Search for a specific game on IGDB by title - Automatically find games by pasting links from Steam, Reddit, IGDB, Wikipedia, Twitch, and Fandom - See trailers, screenshots, critic ratings, release dates, keywords, and more Stay on Top of Releases - Add upcoming games to your calendar - Get notified when your tracked games launch Create Lists & Add Notes - Organize your games with custom lists - Keep a gaming journal with one or more notes for each game - Rate your games and remember which games you’ve enjoyed the most Start tracking your games today with Winston! Video game data is provided by igdb.com and isthereanydeal.com. Winston is not endorsed or certified by any of the listed services.

Screenshots

CLZ Games4 screens
Winston Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Winston Classic at free with in-app purchases against CLZ Games's subscription. Winston Classic also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 74%). CLZ Games's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 55). On price, rating, update cadence 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 and Winston Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of CLZ Games's written reviews are positive against 95% of Winston Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Games ships an update weekly, Winston Classic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CLZ Games versus Winston Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ GamesWinston Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews95.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better55
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB124 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCLZMaxwell Handelman

Customer experience

CLZ Games

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

Winston Classic

All ratings55 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

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

Winston Classic

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
5 purchases

Winston Classic

One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$6.99
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  • Winston Pro$7.99
  • Extra Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is CLZ Games free?
CLZ Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winston Classic free?
Winston Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Games or Winston Classic?
CLZ Games is rated higher. CLZ Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Winston Classic averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.
Do CLZ Games or Winston Classic have ads?
Neither CLZ Games nor Winston Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Games or Winston Classic?
CLZ Games ships an update weekly, and Winston Classic every 2 weeks. Most recently, CLZ Games was updated on October 26, 2026 and Winston Classic on October 24, 2026.

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