CLZ Comics collection database vs Red Mosquito
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/
Red Mosquito
Explore over 1,100 Pearl Jam concerts with detailed setlists, song rarity rankings, and venue information. Track your personal concert history, including songs heard and venues visited. Discover deep cuts and view tour-by-tour statistics.
- Comprehensive concert archive (1990-present)
- Detailed setlists and song breakdowns
- Song rarity ranking and filtering
- Venue and tour exploration
- Personal concert attendance tracking
- Studio album discography with live performance links
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Red Mosquito is the ultimate Pearl Jam concert companion — built for fans, by fans. Explore over 1,100 concerts spanning Pearl Jam's entire career from 1990 to the present. Dive into complete setlists, discover which songs are ultra-rare, and track every show you've attended. SETLISTS & SHOWS Browse the full concert archive with detailed setlists, set breakdowns, song tags (like acoustic, with ukulele, or fan request), and guest performer appearances. See bootleg cover art and handwritten setlist photos for hundreds of shows. SONG RARITY Every song is ranked from Staple to Ultra Rare based on how often it's been played. Filter and sort by rarity to find hidden gems and deep cuts. See play-by-year charts and discover when songs debuted. VENUES & TOURS Explore 600+ venues across 38 countries. See which songs get played most at each venue. View tour-by-tour average setlists showing openers, closers, and song probabilities. MY JOURNEY Mark shows you've attended and build your personal concert profile. Track your unique songs heard, venues visited, countries reached, and drummers witnessed. See how your journey stacks up against Pearl Jam's full history. ALBUMS Browse the complete studio discography with track listings, songwriter credits, and tap through to see how each song has been performed live. Red Mosquito is a fan project — not affiliated with Pearl Jam, Ten Club, or Sony Music. All concert data is compiled from publicly available sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red Mosquito at none against CLZ Comics collection database's 4. CLZ Comics collection database's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. CLZ Comics collection database sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Red Mosquito asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CLZ Comics collection database against 5.0 for Red Mosquito. 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, Red Mosquito every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Comics collection database | Red Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #163 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLZ | Bryan Flood |
Customer experience
CLZ Comics collection database
Red Mosquito
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
Red Mosquito
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
Red Mosquito
No in-app purchases
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