Comparison

My Collection vs Pair by Datewise

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

Pair by Datewise

Features
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Pair is a different kind of dating app. Instead of an endless swipe feed, you get a companion — Pair — who learns who you are through everyday conversation, helps you show up as your best self, and introduces you to someone genuinely compatible when the time is right. • Talk to Pair anytime — a warm, private companion that remembers what matters to you. • Get real coaching — readiness, pre-date prep, post-date debriefs, message help. • Meet people thoughtfully — one carefully chosen introduction at a time, only when you're ready. No feed, no endless swiping. • Your privacy is sacred. Pair never shares what you say with anyone. Pair Plus and Pair Concierge unlock unlimited conversations, the full coaching toolkit, and the matchmaker. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Terms: https://datewise.io/terms · Privacy: https://datewise.io/privacy

Screenshots

My Collection4 screens
Pair by Datewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pair by Datewise at every 2 weeks against My Collection's every 2 months. My Collection's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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, Pair by Datewise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Collection versus Pair by Datewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CollectionPair by Datewise
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (204 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperHip eCommerceAntonio Kodheli

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

Pair by Datewise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Collection

No in-app purchases

None

Pair by Datewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Collection free?
My Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pair by Datewise free?
Pair by Datewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Collection or Pair by Datewise have ads?
Neither My Collection nor Pair by Datewise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Collection or Pair by Datewise?
My Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Pair by Datewise every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Collection was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pair by Datewise on October 4, 2026.

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