CLZ Comics collection database vs Comic Indexer
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 your collection with custom fields and multiple collections, with optional comic valuation add-ons.
- Scan comic covers for automatic data entry
- Barcode scanning for quick addition
- Automatic retrieval of issue details and cover art
- Edit all fields and add custom data
- Create multiple, organized collections
- Optional comic valuation data
- Cloud sync for backup and multi-device access
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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/
Comic Indexer
This app helps comic collectors and sellers make informed decisions. It provides market intelligence for buying comics at the right price, planning pre-orders, and selling for maximum profit. Features include daily value picks, deal alerts, and seller-specific tools.
- Daily value picks and market prices
- Pre-order planning and FOC reminders
- Deal alerts for watched comics
- Seller tools for inventory and pricing
- Offer analysis and profit calculation
- CGC signings and creator information
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Comic Indexer helps you plan your pre-orders, buy comics at the right price, and sell them for what they're worth. BUY SMARTER - Value Pick: a comic picked for you every day, with its values from raw to CGC 9.8, the CGC census, and a target price to buy at. - CGC deals: CGC 9.8, 9.6 and 9.4 comics listed below fair market value, plus MyComicShop auctions and Mile High arrivals. - Watchlist and deal alerts: watch the comics you want and get an alert when one is listed below your price. - Comic search: find any comic and see what it's worth at every grade. - Grade Multiplier: how much each step up in grade is worth, era by era. - CGC signings: open CGC Signature Series signings and the comics their creators worked on. PLAN AHEAD - Pre-order Planner: upcoming comics and their final order cutoff (FOC), the last day your shop can order them. - Top picks: what to pre-order each month, and why, with the cover to chase. - Saved books: keep the covers you want in one place, with a reminder the day before a saved book's FOC. - Release day: what's expected at your shop each Wednesday. SELL SMARTER - Seller view: one tap switches to tools made for sellers. - Inventory: keep the books you're selling with what each cost you, and see what each made once it sells. - Price: what to list a book at to sell faster or to get the most, after fees, with your break-even as the floor. - Offers: whether to accept, counter or decline an offer, judged against market value and what the book cost you. - Margin and fees: what a sale leaves you after eBay or MyComicShop fees, and whether a raw book is worth grading first. - This month: your sales and profit at a glance. FREE AND PREMIUM Free accounts get the daily Value Pick, the Pre-order Planner with three saved books, three watched comics, three books in Seller view, the margin and fees calculator, and a verdict on any offer. Premium unlocks every value and deal, Top picks, unlimited saved books with FOC reminders, unlimited watching with instant deal alerts, the Price tab, full offer advice, and unlimited books. Comic Indexer is for entertainment and educational purposes. Always do your own research before buying or selling. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Comic Indexer at freemium against CLZ Comics collection database's subscription. Comic Indexer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). CLZ Comics collection database's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. CLZ Comics collection database sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Comic Indexer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CLZ Comics collection database against 5.0 for Comic Indexer. 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.
CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, Comic Indexer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Comics collection database | Comic Indexer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #181 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CLZ | Comic Indexer LLC |
Customer experience
CLZ Comics collection database
Comic Indexer
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
Comic Indexer
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
Comic Indexer
- Comictrics Monthly$1.991 Month
- Comictrics Annual$19.991 Year
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