Comparison

Identify Comic Book 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

Identify Comic Book

Instantly identify comic books and track their market value with a photo. Discover key issues, rarity, and variants to manage your collection effectively. Ideal for collectors, investors, and resellers.

Highlights
  • Instant cover identification via photo
  • Real-time eBay market values
  • Key issue and rarity detection
  • Collection portfolio tracker
  • Variant identification
Features
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Stop guessing what your comics are worth. Instantly identify any comic book and see real-time eBay market values with a single photo—no barcode required. Comicly is the ultimate companion for comic book collectors, investors, and resellers. Whether you are hunting through dollar bins at a local shop or appraising a Golden Age inheritance, our advanced cover recognition technology gives you the data you need in seconds. WHY SERIOUS COLLECTORS CHOOSE COMICLY: • Instant Cover Identification: No barcode? No problem. Simply snap a photo of the cover to identify the title, issue number, and publisher. • Real-Time Market Values: Get accurate, up-to-the-minute pricing based on recent eBay sold listings and active auctions. • Spot Key Issues: Instantly see if an issue contains a first appearance, major death, or iconic cover art. • Rarity & Variants: Detect newsstand editions, direct market copies, and limited variants that others miss. • Collection Tracker: Monitor your portfolio’s total worth and watch your investment grow over time. BUILT FOR EVERY TYPE OF HOBBYIST: - Investors & Flippers: Find high-value keys and buy low/sell high with confidence. - Vintage Hunters: Quickly appraise Silver, Bronze, and Copper Age finds at estate sales. - Beginners & Casuals: Learn the history and significance of the books you own. Stop carrying heavy price guides. From modern variants to rare vintage slabs, Comicly puts the entire comic book market in your pocket. Download now and discover the true value of your collection! Free vs Premium • Free: 1 analysis, limited pricing details. • Premium (Unlimited): • Weekly: $4.99 • Annual: $24.99 • Lifetime: $29.99 (Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions auto-renew; manage or cancel anytime in your iOS Settings.) Links • Terms of Use: https://bglab.app/p/app_a1b2c68ce6fd20b484fe4e4ba73ca2ae/terms • Privacy Policy: https://bglab.app/p/app_a1b2c68ce6fd20b484fe4e4ba73ca2ae/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

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Comic Book Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Identify Comic Book at 5.0 against Comic Book Value's 4.2. Identify Comic Book also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Comic Book Value's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Identify Comic Book sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

Identify Comic Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Book Value has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Identify Comic Book versus Comic Book Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdentify Comic BookComic Book Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBASAK GEDIKDung Vu

Customer experience

Identify Comic Book

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Comic Book Value

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Identify Comic Book

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
2 purchases

Comic Book Value

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Identify Comic Book free?
Identify Comic Book 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, Identify Comic Book or Comic Book Value?
Identify Comic Book is rated higher. Identify Comic Book averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Comic Book Value averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Identify Comic Book or Comic Book Value have ads?
Comic Book Value shows ads; Identify Comic Book does not.

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