Comparison

iCollect Comic Books vs Comic Book Value

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

Comic Book Value

Instantly identify comic books by scanning barcodes or covers. Get real-time market prices from eBay sold listings and track your collection's value and investment performance.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanner for instant identification
  • Cover photo recognition
  • Real-time eBay sold listing prices
  • Price history charts
  • Grade-adjusted value tracking
  • Collection cataloging and organization
  • Investment tracking and ROI calculation
Features
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Stop guessing what your comics are worth. See exactly what collectors are paying right now — pulled from real eBay sold listings, not outdated price guides. Whether you're building a long-term collection or flipping key issues for profit, Comic Book Value Scanner gives you the market intelligence serious collectors need. SCAN & CATALOG - Barcode Scanner — Instantly identify any comic from its UPC barcode. Add to your collection in seconds. - Cover Photo Recognition — No barcode? Snap the cover and the app finds your issue, including variants and newsstand editions. - Duplicate Detection — Never accidentally buy a book you already own. The app warns you before you add a duplicate. REAL MARKET PRICES - eBay Sold Listings — Prices pulled from actual completed sales, not theoretical guide values. Know what buyers are really paying today. - Price History Charts — Track how a book's value has moved over time. Spot trends before the rest of the market catches on. - Grade-Adjusted Values — A CGC 9.8 is worth very different money than a raw VF/NM. Track your grade alongside its market value. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT - Organize by Series, Publisher, or Custom Collection — Build your catalog the way your brain works. - Key Issue Tracker — Flag first appearances, origin issues, and significant story arcs. Never miss a key in your collection. - Condition & Grade Logging — Record raw grades (VG, FN, NM) or slabbed grades (CGC, CBCS, PGX) alongside purchase price and date. - Storage Location — Note exactly where each book lives: long box, short box, slab shelf. Find any issue instantly. - Portfolio Value — See your entire collection's estimated market value at a glance, updated with every price pull. INVESTMENT TRACKING - Purchase Price vs. Current Value — Know your ROI on every book. - Marketplace Notes — Track where you bought it, what you paid, and where you plan to sell. - Profit & Loss View — See which books are up, which are down, and where your best returns are. PERFECT FOR - Collectors building a long-term bronze, silver, or golden age collection - Investors tracking ROI on key issues and first appearances - Dealers managing inventory across multiple storage boxes - Convention buyers who need instant price checks on the floor - Anyone who has ever said "I think I already have this one..." HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan the barcode or photograph the cover 2. The app identifies the issue, variant, and printing 3. See real eBay market prices instantly 4. Add to your collection with grade, purchase price, and notes 5. Watch your portfolio value update in real time Your collection. Your data. Always on your device. Scan your first comic free — no account required to get started. Questions or feedback? We read every message and respond within 24 hours. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by eBay Inc., Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, or any other comic book publisher or rights holder. All comic book titles, characters, and related marks are trademarks and copyrights of their respective owners. Market price data is sourced from publicly available eBay completed listings and is provided for informational purposes only. Prices may vary and do not constitute financial advice. Premium: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends - we'll let you know the cost - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew anytime in your Account Settings Need help - Want to say hi Email us - developer@minimetlab.com Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/minimetlab-policy/home Terms of Service - https://sites.google.com/view/minimetlab-terms/home

Screenshots

iCollect Comic Books4 screens
Comic Book Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iCollect Comic Books at none against Comic Book Value's shown. iCollect Comic Books also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Comic Book Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCollect Comic Books has 3.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCollect Comic Books versus Comic Book Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCollect Comic BooksComic Book Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCollect Everything, LLCDung Vu

Customer experience

iCollect Comic Books

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

Comic Book Value

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

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

Comic Book Value

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Comic Book Value

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is iCollect Comic Books free?
iCollect Comic Books is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comic Book Value free?
Comic Book Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCollect Comic Books or Comic Book Value?
iCollect Comic Books is rated higher. iCollect Comic Books averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Comic Book Value averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do iCollect Comic Books or Comic Book Value have ads?
Comic Book Value shows ads; iCollect Comic Books does not.
Which is updated more often, iCollect Comic Books or Comic Book Value?
iCollect Comic Books ships an update monthly, and Comic Book Value monthly. Most recently, iCollect Comic Books was updated on November 12, 2026 and Comic Book Value on October 31, 2026.

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