CLZ Comics collection database vs HERO System Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HERO System Mobile
Manage and play your tabletop RPG characters on your mobile device. Import characters, roll dice with built-in tools, and track your game statistics. Includes a character generator for quick game setup.
- Import 5th/6th edition characters
- Roll characteristic or skill checks
- Built-in dice rolling tools
- Shake phone to roll dice
- Track cumulative die roll statistics
- Random 5th edition character generator
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Bring your HERO System characters with you and play them on your phone. Import the ones you already have, build new ones from scratch, or roll one up — then run them at the table with the dice tools built in. Some key features: * import 5th and 6th edition characters from HERO Designer files directly * build a character in the app — characteristics, skills, perks, talents, powers with their advantages and limitations, martial arts, Multipowers and complications, in either edition, and priced as you type by the same engine that reads a HERO Designer file * tap any roll on the character sheet to open the dice roller with it already filled in, or hold it to roll on the spot * use the dice rolling tools to play the game — skill checks, to-hit rolls, damage and effect rolls, all on one screen * track Endurance, Body and Stun through a fight, along with the status effects riding on your character * the app locally tracks cumulative statistics about your die rolls that you can review * randomly generate a complete character — 5th edition on 250 points or 6th edition on 400. It deals you a hand of five and you keep the one you like * frame your character's portrait, and keep the ones you play most on a quick-pick grid * everything stays on your device: no account, no sign-up, and it all works with no signal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CLZ Comics collection database at 4.9 against HERO System Mobile's 4.0. CLZ Comics collection database also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and ratings volume (15K vs 10). HERO System Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Comics collection database sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HERO System Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
CLZ Comics collection database holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Comics collection database has 15K ratings behind it against 10, 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 63% of HERO System Mobile's.
CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, HERO System Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Comics collection database | HERO System Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15K ratings) — better | 4.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CLZ | Phil Guinchard |
Customer experience
CLZ Comics collection database
HERO System Mobile
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
HERO System Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CLZ Comics collection database
- 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
HERO System Mobile
No in-app purchases
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