Comparison

CLZ Comics collection database vs Ultimate Comic Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CLZ Comics collection database

Easily catalog your comic book collection by scanning covers or barcodes. Automatically retrieves issue details, creator lists, and cover art. Organize into multiple collections and track personal data like purchase price and storage location.

Highlights
  • Scan comic covers for automatic recognition
  • Barcode scanning for modern comics
  • Automatic issue details and cover art retrieval
  • Edit all comic details and add personal notes
  • Create multiple, organized collections
  • Optional comic value estimates
  • Cloud backup and multi-device sync
Features
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Easily catalog your comic collection. To add comics to your app, just scan the cover with your device camera. The app will recognize the comic and then automatically provides issue details, cover art, creator lists, key information and more. CLZ Comics 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! OPTIONAL ADD-ON: : Get comic values from CovrPrice at US $90 extra per year. == Catalog your comics by scanning their covers == To add a comic to the app, just take a picture of the cover with the built-in "Cover Scanner". The app will recognize which comic it is and then automatically provides issue details, cover art, creator & character lists, including key comic information, like first appearances. Alternatively, add comics by scanning their barcodes or just find a series by title and checkbox the issues you own. == Edit all fields == Modify all automatically provided details from CLZ Core, like the series, issue number, variant description, release/cover dates, plot descriptions, creator and character listings etc.. you can even upload your own cover art (front and back!). Add personal details like storage box, grade, 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 comics, to keep track of comics you sold or have for sale, etc... == Optional add-on: get comic values from CovrPrice == Optional in-app purchase, at US $90 per year. Get accurate and up-to-date comic values from CovrPrice, for both raw and slabbed comics. == CLZ Cloud storage == Sync your data to the CLZ Cloud, to: * always have an online backup of your comic tracker database. * sync your comic library between multiple devices * view and share your comic collection online = 24/7 customer support == We are always ready to help or to answer your questions, 7 days a week. Just use "Contact Support" or "CLZ Club 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 NCBD 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 Games, for making a database of your video game collection == What our users say == * "So far, I've scanned over 20,000 comics and still going." * "The annual charge is completely worth it." * "Not only can you track your current comic collection with specific versions (covers, reprints, ext.), but also what you are missing and/or want." " It’s very easy to enter to your comics, either by series or by scanning the barcode." * "Great comic book tracking app and an awesome customer service staff." * "The barcode reader feature is fantastic!" 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

Ultimate Comic Reader

This free comic reader app allows you to import and read DRM-free comics in CBR and CBZ formats on your iOS devices. It offers a clean interface, smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and various import options from cloud storage and your computer.

Highlights
  • Supports CBR and CBZ formats
  • Import from iTunes, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Fast and smooth page scrolling
  • Zoom in/out with double tap or pinch
  • Automatic saving of last read page
  • Organize comics with folders
  • Customizable app themes
Features
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Ultimate Comic Reader is the best and most versatile FREE comic reader app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. It allows you to read DRM-free comics from your own collection, easily and in a very natural way. Ultimate Comic Reader Supports CBR and CBZ comic formats, and it's extremely easy to import comic files onto your iOS device and start reading them in a moment: * Import comics from your Mac or PC using iTunes. * Share comics from another apps in your device (email, browser, etc...) * Load comics directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive. *Download apps from FTP servers, or your local network via FTP as if they were on your device. Features: * Very simple, clean and easy interface. * Support CBR and CBZ formats. * very fast and smooth scrolling between comic pages. * Zoom in and out in comic pages by double tapping on a point, or pinching your fingers. * Quick access for recently read comic. * Comic books are not modified in anyway. you can export them back to your library. * Advanced file browser with ability to copy, move and delete comics. Also create folders to organize them. * Your latest read page for each comic is saved automatically, when you open that book again, it will open to your latest page. * Markers for new comics and read comics. * Thumbnail page browser to jump to any page you want easily. * Take snapshots of pages you like and save them to your camera roll. * Easily pin any folder from your device library, FTP locations, Google Drive folders, or Dropbox folders. Access your pinned folders in a moment. * App interface has different themes to choose from. * All features are fully available in the free version. **Note** Ultimate Comic Reader should not be used to read illegal comics files. If you have any problems with the app, need support or have questions, please feel free to contact us at: info@5starsapps.com

Screenshots

CLZ Comics collection database4 screens
Ultimate Comic Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CLZ Comics collection database at 91% against Ultimate Comic Reader's 20%. CLZ Comics collection database also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). Ultimate Comic Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 Comics collection database sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ultimate Comic Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLZ Comics collection database holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Comics collection database has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of CLZ Comics collection database's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ultimate Comic Reader's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CLZ Comics collection database versus Ultimate Comic Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ Comics collection databaseUltimate Comic Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZTamer Abdel-Baset

Customer experience

CLZ Comics collection database

All ratings14,879 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews616 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.5%

Ultimate Comic Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

CLZ Comics collection database

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Barcode scanning issues on newer devices
  • Syncing problems between mobile and desktop versions
  • Occasional data loss or corruption

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually add/edit comic details
  • Integration with comic pricing/valuation services
  • More customization options for collection organization
  • Improved pull list and new release tracking

Ultimate Comic Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CLZ Comics collection database

Subscriptions4
  • CLZ Comics (Pay Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CovrPrice Premium (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • CLZ Comics (Pay Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • CovrPrice Premium (yearly)$89.991 Year
1 purchases

Ultimate Comic Reader

One-time1
  • Ultimate Comic Reader Pro$1.99

Questions

Is CLZ Comics collection database free?
CLZ Comics collection database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Comic Reader free?
Ultimate Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Comics collection database or Ultimate Comic Reader?
CLZ Comics collection database is rated higher. CLZ Comics collection database averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Ultimate Comic Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CLZ Comics collection database or Ultimate Comic Reader have ads?
Neither CLZ Comics collection database nor Ultimate Comic Reader shows ads.

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