Comparison

CLZ Comics collection database vs Viz Magazine

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

Viz Magazine

Experience the iconic British humor magazine known for its irreverent satire, crude language, and childish cartoons. Discover beloved characters and popular sections like Top Tips and Profanisaurus.

Highlights
  • Irreverent satire
  • Childish cartoons
  • Sharp social commentary
  • Iconic comic characters
  • Top Tips section
  • Profanisaurus section
Features
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Viz has been gracing British newsagents' shelves since 1979. Its irreverent mix of bad language, childish cartoons and sharp satire has seen its creators hauled over the coals by the United Nations, questioned by Scotland Yard's anti-terrorist branch and exhibited in the Tate Gallery. Viz's comic characters, such as the Fat Slags, Sid the Sexist, and Roger Mellie the foul-mouthed Man on the Telly, as well as its hugely popular Top Tips and Profanisaurus sections, are firmly established as national institutions, just like Broadmoor Hospital for the Criminally Insane. *Manufacturer's estimate. https://subscribe.viz.co.uk/terms-and-conditions https://www.metropolis.co.uk/consents/privacy

Screenshots

CLZ Comics collection database4 screens
Viz Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

CLZ Comics collection database and Viz Magazine both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of CLZ Comics collection database's written reviews are positive against 18% of Viz Magazine's. CLZ Comics collection database also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 59). Viz Magazine's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Viz Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 3 months. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Comics collection database has 15K ratings behind it against 59, 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 18% of Viz Magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, Viz Magazine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CLZ Comics collection database versus Viz Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ Comics collection databaseViz Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better4.7 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews91.5% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB126 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCLZMetropolis International Group Ltd

Customer experience

CLZ Comics collection database

All ratings14,879 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews634 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.3%

Viz Magazine

All ratings59 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative78.8%

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

Viz Magazine

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
10 purchases

Viz Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Month Subscription$6.493 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$11.996 Months
  • Viz Magazine -$28.991 Year
One-time7
  • Viz Magazine: Viz Classique$2.99
  • Viz Magazine: December/January 2013$3.99
  • Viz Magazine: October 2016$3.99
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  • September 2016 of Viz Magazine Replica$3.99
  • June/July 2016 of Viz Magazine Replica$3.99
  • April 2016 of Viz Magazine Replica$3.99
  • March 2016 of Viz Magazine Replica$3.99

Questions

Is CLZ Comics collection database free?
CLZ Comics collection database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viz Magazine free?
Viz Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Comics collection database or Viz Magazine?
CLZ Comics collection database is rated higher. CLZ Comics collection database averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Viz Magazine averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.
Do CLZ Comics collection database or Viz Magazine have ads?
Neither CLZ Comics collection database nor Viz Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Comics collection database or Viz Magazine?
CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, and Viz Magazine every 5 months. Most recently, CLZ Comics collection database was updated on October 31, 2026 and Viz Magazine on October 30, 2026.

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