# CLZ Comics collection database vs Red Mosquito

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CLZ Comics collection database | Red Mosquito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-comics-collection-database/id320501548/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mosquito/id6760157405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/314588588) | [Bryan Flood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882904989) |

## What reviewers say

### CLZ Comics collection database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clz-comics-collection-database/id320501548)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLZ Comics (Pay Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| CovrPrice Premium (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| CLZ Comics (Pay Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| CovrPrice Premium (yearly) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive database
- 🔍 Helpful search and organization features
- 💾 Seamless cloud sync
- 🔢 Barcode scanning for quick entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Some missing or outdated comic data
- 💰 Subscription model can be costly for some
- 🔍 Inconsistent pricing/valuation data

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanning issues on newer devices
- Syncing problems between mobile and desktop versions
- Occasional data loss or corruption

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mosquito/id6760157405)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CLZ Comics collection database free?

CLZ Comics collection database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Red Mosquito free?

Red Mosquito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CLZ Comics collection database or Red Mosquito?

Red Mosquito is rated higher. CLZ Comics collection database averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Red Mosquito averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CLZ Comics collection database or Red Mosquito have ads?

Neither CLZ Comics collection database nor Red Mosquito shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CLZ Comics collection database or Red Mosquito?

CLZ Comics collection database ships an update every 11 days, and Red Mosquito every 6 weeks. Most recently, CLZ Comics collection database was updated on October 17, 2026 and Red Mosquito on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*