Comparison

iCollect Comic Books vs Coleka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCollect Comic Books

Manage your comic book collection with this comprehensive inventory app. Catalog your comics, track their value, and organize your collection with detailed information and multiple photo storage. Syncs across devices and offers extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Comic book inventory management
  • Barcode scanning and database search
  • Cloud backup and cross-device sync
  • Store multiple photos per comic
  • Track purchase details and estimated value
  • Customizable fields and layouts
  • Import from other collection apps
Features
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iCollect Comic Books is the #1 app on the Apple App Store for managing your comic book collection and inventory, whether at home, work, or school. This app works on all device sizes and syncs directly with our iPhone, iPad, Mac apps, as well as our apps on other platforms. Scan in or search within our database for any comic you own or want and add them to your lists. Full of incredible features! • Manage and inventory any comic book from publishers such as Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, Boom Studios, Dynamic Entertainment, Titan, and more! • Loaded with millions of comics from around the world in our database. • Full barcode scanning and database search. • Cloud Backup • Sync across multiple devices, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and more. • Supports input in any language and allows selections of any country and currency. • Filters, sorting, and importing. • Three different custom layouts. • Exporting • Multi-level sorting • Shake to Select • Default Field Data • Customize which fields are displayed • Section Counts • Share your comic collection with friends or on social media like Facebook and Twitter. • Format your Titles with A, An, or The removed. • Extra features like colored Themes, Dark Mode support, and more. • Every field is editable. • Store up to four pictures per comic, including front, back, and inside images of comics. • Personal details per comic including Loaned, Purchase Price, Purchase Date, Date Added, Personal Rating, Storage Location, Opened, Notes, Estimated Value, and more. • Index bars and search for quick access in large comic collections. • Works with CGC and CBCS graded comics This app is a completely new collecting experience, written from the ground up for iOS 18, the latest devices like iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, SE 2, iPad Pro, and full Universal iPhone/iPad support built-in and syncs directly to our Mac app. Our app was created with a cloud database backend designed specifically to allow each item to be stored with its own individual attributes. We can import your comic book collection from nearly anywhere: CLZ Comics, Delicious Library, Key Collector Comics, Comics Price Guide, GoCollect, and much more. Just send us your import file and we'll get you rolling. Note: Large collections require an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited storage. You will be prompted when you reach the limits of your selected collectible type. Data provided by Amazon, Google, eBay, and users like you. ------- PRIVACY INFO ------- All of these are OPTIONAL when using our app. Email Address: We only collect this if you enable Cloud Sync as a login user ID. Contacts: We only use your contacts if you want us to for "Loaned To" fields. Photos or Videos: We only use photos that you choose for your item details. Camera: We only use this for barcode scanning. None of your data is sold. See our Privacy Policy URL for details. We do use Google Firebase and Facebook SDK's for analytics and crash data. See their policies for additional details on what they may track about your device. ------- TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.icollecteverything.com/privacy-policy/

About

Coleka

Easily track all your collections, from trading cards and figures to LEGO sets and video games. This app features smart scanners to identify items by photo or barcode, provides real-time value estimations, and connects you with a community for buying, selling, and trading.

Highlights
  • Catalog over 1 million collectibles
  • Smart card scanner for instant identification
  • Barcode scanner for figures, LEGO, games, and more
  • Real-time collection value estimation
  • Buy, sell, and trade with the community
  • Import custom collections via CSV
Features
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Track every collection in one app. Pokémon cards, Funko POP, LEGO, video games, comics — Coleka knows them all, with over 1 million references updated daily. Built by collectors, for collectors. No more duplicate purchases, no more forgotten gaps in your sets. WHY COLLECTORS CHOOSE COLEKA - The largest catalog out there Over 1,000,000 references and growing daily — far more than other tracker apps. If you collect it, chances are it's already in Coleka. - Smart card scanner Point your camera at a Pokémon, Lorcana or Yu-Gi-Oh! card and Coleka identifies it instantly. Add hundreds of cards in minutes, not hours. - Barcode scanner for everything else Funko POP, LEGO sets, video games, books — scan the barcode and it's in your collection. - Know what your collection is worth Real-time value estimation based on actual market data. See how your collection grows over time. ALL YOUR COLLECTIONS, ONE APP - Trading cards: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, Dragon Ball, Magic - Figures: Funko POP, Star Wars, Playmobil, Monster High - LEGO: every set ever released - Video games: 40,000+ titles from the 70s to today - Retro & modern consoles: NES, SNES, Atari, Game Boy, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Dreamcast, and many more - Niche collections: Kinder Surprise, Happy Meal toys, Panini stickers, manga, comics Your collection isn't listed yet? Import your own CSV file or add items manually. Thousands of new entries are added every day by our team and community. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a collection (or several — most collectors track 3 to 5) 2. Tick what you already own 3. Coleka shows you exactly what's missing 4. Scan, buy, trade, complete That's it. No spreadsheets, no scattered notes, no doubles bought by mistake. BUILT-IN MARKETPLACE - Sell your duplicates to other collectors - Find the missing pieces you've been hunting for - Direct links to eBay, Rakuten and Amazon for items still in retail - Trade with the Coleka community worldwide When you click merchant links and make a purchase, Coleka may earn a commission through eBay Partner Network, Rakuten, Amazon Associates and similar programs. WHAT COLLECTORS SAY "Finally an app that tracks ALL my collections — not just one type." "The card scanner saved me hours. Worth it for that alone." "More references than any other app I've tried." Coleka started as a website in 2016 and now connects tens of thousands of collectors worldwide. Imagined by COLEKA, developed by XnView. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: contact@coleka.com

Screenshots

iCollect Comic Books4 screens
Coleka4 screens

Verdict

The call

iCollect Comic Books and Coleka both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Coleka's written reviews are positive against 35% of iCollect Comic Books's. iCollect Comic Books's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 92). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCollect Comic Books sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Coleka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCollect Comic Books holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCollect Comic Books has 3.1K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of iCollect Comic Books's written reviews are positive against 89% of Coleka's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCollect Comic Books ships an update monthly, Coleka every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCollect Comic Books versus Coleka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCollect Comic BooksColeka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better4.4 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews89.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better92
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCollect Everything, LLCpierre gougelet

Customer experience

iCollect Comic Books

All ratings3,091 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative49.0%

Coleka

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

iCollect Comic Books

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient cataloging
  • 👍 Helpful for collection management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited database and missing comics
  • 🤖 Unreliable barcode scanning
  • 🔍 Difficult to add multiple comics at once

Coleka

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive collection tracking and management
  • 🎯 Extensive database of collectibles across multiple categories
  • 💰 Accurate valuation and pricing information
  • 🔄 Easy buying, selling, and trading functionality
  • 📱 User-friendly interface and navigation

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🔌 App becomes unresponsive requiring restart
  • 📵 Blank/white screens when accessing features
  • 🌍 Valuation based primarily on USA market data

Bugs and requests

iCollect Comic Books

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted user collections without notice
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Barcode scanning not working properly
  • Search function not returning accurate results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add comics in bulk
  • Integration with online comic databases
  • More sorting and filtering options
  • Automatic value estimation for comics

Coleka

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Loading screens freeze indefinitely
  • Barcode scanner fails 4 out of 5 times
  • Premium feature pages display blank/white screens
  • Contact/help pages unresponsive
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  • Scrolling through collections causes page reset
  • Some items fail to load when searched
  • App becomes unresponsive requiring force quit
  • Navigation issues with collection browsing

Requested features

11 requests
  • Export collection data to Excel/CSV format
  • Condition classification for collectible items
  • Improved barcode scanner accuracy and speed
  • Support for Pokémon Online code cards
  • Dark mode option
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  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Collection sharing with family members
  • International valuation data beyond USA
  • Better filtering and sorting at category level
  • Ability to add custom categories
  • Notes/annotation section for items

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iCollect Comic Books

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Comic Books$29.991 Year
  • Pro User - Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 AI Identification Scans$9.99
  • 250 AI Identification Scans$44.99
  • Add Unlimited Comic Books$49.99
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  • 500 AI Identification Scans$79.99
2 purchases

Coleka

Subscriptions2
  • CLUB$2.991 Month
  • PREMIUM$3.991 Month

Questions

Is iCollect Comic Books free?
iCollect Comic Books is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coleka free?
Coleka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCollect Comic Books or Coleka?
iCollect Comic Books is rated higher. iCollect Comic Books averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Coleka averages 4.4 from 92 ratings.
Do iCollect Comic Books or Coleka have ads?
Neither iCollect Comic Books nor Coleka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCollect Comic Books or Coleka?
iCollect Comic Books ships an update monthly, and Coleka every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCollect Comic Books was updated on November 12, 2026 and Coleka on November 13, 2026.

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