Comparison

My Collection vs LibraryCollection

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

Head to head
About

My Collection

Effortlessly catalog your comic book collection by simply taking a photo. The app automatically identifies the volume and issue number, provides a guide value, and adds it to your digital library. Manage and value your entire collection from your phone or web browser.

Highlights
  • Image recognition for comic identification
  • Automatic volume and issue number detection
  • Guide value estimation
  • Digital collection management
  • Web and mobile access
Features
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HipComic's My Collection is the fastest way to organize and value your comic book collection. With just a snap of a photo from your phone or tablet, HipComic's My Collection will automatically detect the Volume and Issue Number, provide a guide value, and add your comic to your collection. Snap A Picture Of Your Comics My Collection’s exclusive image recognition technology instantly recognizes your comic. No barcodes required. Value Your Collection Manage and value your entire comic book collection in one place, both on the web and on your phone or tablet. Completely Free Enjoy full access to all features and unlimited scans at no cost. No scan limits or features are locked behind paid tiers.

About

LibraryCollection

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A searchable application managing lists of titles, authors and narrators for most book types.

Screenshots

My Collection4 screens
LibraryCollection3 screens

Verdict

The call

My Collection and LibraryCollection are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Collection ships an update every 2 months, LibraryCollection every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My Collection versus LibraryCollection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CollectionLibraryCollection
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (203 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings203 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHip eCommerceElizabeth Rose

Bugs and requests

My Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Inability to access previously scanned collections
  • Incorrect recognition of comic variants and editions
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Manual entry option for comics not recognized
  • Sorting and filtering options for collections
  • Grading and slab support
  • Trending/analytics for collection value

LibraryCollection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Collection

No in-app purchases

None

LibraryCollection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Collection free?
My Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LibraryCollection free?
LibraryCollection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Collection or LibraryCollection have ads?
Neither My Collection nor LibraryCollection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Collection or LibraryCollection?
My Collection ships an update every 2 months, and LibraryCollection every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Collection was updated on October 30, 2026 and LibraryCollection on October 25, 2026.

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