CLZ Comics collection database vs iComix
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/
iComix
Read your digital comic collection in CBR and CBZ formats. Seamlessly access comics stored in cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly within the app. Import comics from other applications or via iTunes if you prefer.
- CBR/CBZ comic reader
- Cloud support (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)
- In-app comic downloading
- Import from other apps
- iTunes file sharing
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Your comics, organized and ready to read. iComix is a CBR, CBZ, and PDF reader for iPhone and iPad. Import your own files from Files or another app, then browse a cover-based library grouped by series. READ COMFORTABLY Enjoy a reader that keeps the artwork in focus. Turn pages, browse page thumbnails, and pick up where you left off with saved reading progress. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION View comics by series, keep track of your reading progress, and create reading lists to plan what to read next. Embedded ComicInfo metadata and file names help organize imported comics. BRING YOUR OWN COMICS Read downloaded comics offline. Optional cloud connections let you browse and download files from your own storage, while iCloud helps keep library information in sync. iComix is a reader for files you supply. No comics or comic subscription are included. Please import only content you own or have permission to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CLZ Comics collection database at 4.9 against iComix's 3.2. CLZ Comics collection database also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). iComix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iComix asks for nothing beyond the download.
CLZ Comics collection database holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Comics collection database has 15K ratings behind it against 57, 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 54% of iComix's.
CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, iComix every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | CLZ Comics collection database | iComix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15K ratings) — better | 3.2 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #158 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLZ | SteveZ |
Customer experience
CLZ Comics collection database
iComix
User reviews
CLZ Comics collection database
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat 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
iComix
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great cloud integration
- 👍 Smooth reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Minimal UI
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Buggy file management
- 🔒 Google Drive integration issues
- 🔒 OneDrive integration issues
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
iComix
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when opening certain comics
- Incorrect page order rendering
- Inconsistent cloud sync behavior
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add iCloud Drive support
- Implement bookmarking/resume reading
- Allow renaming/reorganizing of comics
- Add manga/right-to-left reading mode
- Improve PDF support
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
iComix
No in-app purchases
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