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 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/
Comic Indexer
This app helps comic book collectors make smarter purchasing decisions by analyzing market data. It identifies undervalued comics, checks availability across multiple stores, and provides price comparisons and deal alerts.
- Undervalued comic identification
- Multi-store availability checker
- Price comparison tool
- Market analytics and trends
- Deal alerts
- Grade-adjusted pricing
- Quick scanning for deals
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Here's a comprehensive App Store description for Comictrics: Comictrics - Your Data-Driven Comic Book Buying Companion Stop overpaying and missing deals. Comictrics analyzes real-time market data to help you find undervalued comics and check availability across multiple stores instantly. Smart Buying Made Simple Whether you're hunting for key issues, completing runs, or discovering hidden gems, Comictrics transforms overwhelming market data into clear buying signals. Find the right comics at the right price, every time. Key Features: Value Discovery Engine - Advanced algorithms identify undervalued comics based on historical sales, current listings, and market trends Multi-Store Availability - Checks stock across online retailers in one search, saving hours of manual checking Price Comparison - See current prices across all platforms to ensure you're getting the best deal Market Analytics - Access sales history, price trends, and demand indicators to time your purchases perfectly Deal Alerts - Get notified when comics drop in price or become available Grade-Adjusted Pricing - Compare prices across different conditions to find the sweet spot between grade and value Quick Scanning - Scan comics instantly see if you're looking at a good deal Data-Driven Insights - Make confident decisions backed by comprehensive market analysis, not guesswork 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 5 days vs every 11 days). CLZ Comics collection database's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2). 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 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Comics collection database | Comic Indexer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — 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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