Comparison

CLZ Comics collection database vs ComicHub

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

ComicHub

Manage your comic book collection by synchronizing with retailers. Track orders, preview upcoming releases, and follow creators. The app works offline for easy collection management anywhere.

Highlights
  • Synchronize comic collection with retailers
  • Preview upcoming comic releases
  • Follow writers, artists, brands, genres, publishers
  • Receive order arrival alerts
  • Track publisher crossover events
  • Offline collection management
Features
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The ComicHub app is designed to synchronize your comic collection with any retailer on the ComicHub network. Publishers can also publish page images of upcoming stories for you preview or you can simply choose the writers, artists, brands, genres or publishers that you want to follow. Your local comic store will alert you when your orders have arrived and then update your app when purchases are made to allow effortless management of your collection. The ComicHub app also lets you track publisher crossover events with ease, letting you know what parts you have on order and what parts you've missed. Once the items in your collection are downloaded from ComicHub, the app will also work offline, allowing you to fill gaps at conventions or any store in the world. Enjoy!

Screenshots

CLZ Comics collection database4 screens
ComicHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CLZ Comics collection database at 91% against ComicHub's 7%. CLZ Comics collection database also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (15K vs 84). ComicHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, 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

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. ComicHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLZ Comics collection database holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Comics collection database has 15K ratings behind it against 84, 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 7% of ComicHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 2 weeks, ComicHub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CLZ Comics collection database versus ComicHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ Comics collection databaseComicHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better1.9 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better84
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#167 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCLZStuart Colson

Customer experience

CLZ Comics collection database

All ratings14,617 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.5%

ComicHub

All ratings84 ratings
Positive11.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative76.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral18.5%
Negative74.1%

User reviews

CLZ Comics collection database

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive database
  • 🔍 Helpful search and organization features
  • 💾 Seamless cloud sync
  • 🔢 Barcode scanning for quick entry

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Some missing or outdated comic data
  • 💰 Subscription model can be costly for some
  • 🔍 Inconsistent pricing/valuation data

ComicHub

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept for comic shops
  • 👍 Allows ordering and pre-ordering
  • 👍 Can pay for orders in-app
  • 👍 Easy navigation (some users)
  • 👍 Superb for collection management (some users)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Terrible search functionality
  • 🐛 Very slow loading times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🐛 Buggy and frustrating interface
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly

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

ComicHub

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • Searches do not populate results
  • Scrolling refreshes automatically, goes to top
  • Wednesday releases list outdated
  • Search is difficult/makes no sense
  • App won't load
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  • App crashes when trying to pay
  • App crashes after typing 3-4 letters in search
  • App freezes on login/user agreement screen
  • App crashes when trying to add items to pull list
  • App kicks user out when subscribing
  • Login issues
  • Search function disappears
  • Ability to add to cart grays out
  • App crashes after updates
  • Saved searches don't list everything available
  • Titles won't come up in search
  • App won't load past user agreement
  • App freezes phone before user agreement
  • App never stops loading
  • Buggy since update
  • Constant loading issues and crashes
  • Constantly freezing
  • Previous purchases stay stuck in cart
  • Cannot delete ongoing orders
  • Need latest update message even when updated
  • Unusable after recent update
  • Search function almost never works
  • Consistent error messages
  • Load times are slow
  • Searching is difficult while you can't see typing
  • No native support for iPad

Requested features

13 requests
  • Improve search functionality
  • Fix scrolling and refresh glitches
  • Update Wednesday releases regularly
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Allow easier subscription to series
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  • Improve search to include all titles/miniseries
  • Fix cart issues (previous purchases not deleting)
  • Add option to delete ongoing orders
  • Improve performance and reduce load times
  • Implement caching for faster navigation
  • Fix notification deletion
  • Provide better support response
  • Scrap and restart the app

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
None

ComicHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CLZ Comics collection database free?
CLZ Comics collection database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ComicHub free?
ComicHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Comics collection database or ComicHub?
CLZ Comics collection database is rated higher. CLZ Comics collection database averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ComicHub averages 1.9 from 84 ratings.
Do CLZ Comics collection database or ComicHub have ads?
Neither CLZ Comics collection database nor ComicHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Comics collection database or ComicHub?
CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 2 weeks, and ComicHub every 2 months. Most recently, CLZ Comics collection database was updated on September 24, 2026 and ComicHub on September 19, 2026.

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