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Key Collector Comics App

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Key Collector Comics App is a highly-rated tool for comic collectors, praised for its extensive database, scanning feature, and collection tracking, but recent updates and pricing changes have led to significant user frustration regarding app stability, database completeness, and subscription costs.

4.8★ lifetime (15,266) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by Key Collector Comics, LLC updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 16% 120 reviews across 4 regions
App Stability Pricing & Value Database Completeness Pricing Accuracy Collection Management
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Key Collector Comics App is a popular tool for comic book enthusiasts, offering features like a comprehensive database, cover scanning, and collection management with value tracking. While many users find it indispensable for identifying key issues and organizing their collections, recent reviews highlight issues with app stability, database completeness for non-key comics, and a controversial price hike for subscriptions.

What users like

  • Excellent for identifying key comics, first appearances, and trending books, with detailed information and historical context.R2R3R8R13
  • Collection management features, including value tracking and organizing owned comics, are highly valued.R2R5R20R28
  • The comic cover scanning feature is generally praised for its ease of use and efficiency when it works.R2R30R52
  • Offers an intuitive interface and filtering system for finding specific comics.R1R3R5

What users complain about

  • Recent updates have introduced frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches, especially with the scanning function.R23R26R30R47
  • Many users report a significant price hike, with subscription costs doubling for some, leading to cancellations and accusations of price gouging.R6R41R45R47
  • The database is perceived as incomplete, frequently missing non-key comics, obscure titles, and even popular series issues, making it difficult to catalog entire collections.R29R32R72R75
  • Comic pricing information is often inaccurate, inconsistent, or not current with market values.R24R26R34R62
  • Lack of an export feature for collections (e.g., CSV) is a major drawback for users wanting to manage their data outside the app.R63R92
  • Some users feel the app promotes market manipulation by highlighting obscure books, causing artificial hype.R31R114R207
  • The app has paywalls for features that some users believe should be free, and the free version is now very limited.R32R33R56R117
  • Customer service is reported as unresponsive or nonexistent, especially regarding subscription issues.R6R184

Latest update · v4.6.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

What’s New in 4.6.0 • Share your collection with other Key Collector users • Browse public collections from the community • View collections that have been shared with you • Create and manage custom collection lists more easily • Improved search pages with cleaner layouts and sticky search controls • Better sorting and navigation across issue lists • Improved issue submission flow • Refined dark and light mode styling throughout the app • Platform updates for better performance and reliability

Recurring themes

App Stability negative
Many recent reviews report that the app frequently freezes, crashes, or becomes glitchy, particularly when using the scan function or navigating issue details. This contradicts the developer's notes which mention 'improved search pages' and 'better sorting and navigation', as users are experiencing significant issues with basic functionality.R23R26R30R47
Pricing & Value negative
A significant number of users are upset about a recent price hike, with some reporting that the annual subscription cost has doubled. This has led to many users canceling their subscriptions, feeling it's no longer worth the cost given the app's issues and the availability of alternative resources.R6R33R41R45
Database Completeness negative
A recurring complaint is that the app's database is incomplete, often missing many comics, especially non-key issues, obscure titles, or even specific issues within popular series. Users express frustration at not being able to find or add their entire collection, and some resent the expectation to contribute missing titles themselves.R29R32R72R75
Pricing Accuracy negative
Many users report that the comic pricing provided by the app is frequently inaccurate, inconsistent, or not updated to reflect current market values, especially for variants and independent comics. This undermines its utility as a reliable price guide.R24R26R34R62
Collection Management mixed
While the ability to track and value collections is a highly praised feature, users are frustrated by the lack of an export function (CSV) for their collection data, making it difficult to use outside the app. Some also report issues with collections not displaying correctly or being lost.R2R20R28R48

Who it's for

This app is for serious comic collectors who want to identify key issues, track market trends, and manage their collection's value R2R8R13. It is particularly useful for those focused on Marvel, DC, and other major publishers' key issues . It is NOT for collectors who primarily collect obscure, independent, or non-key comics, or those who need a comprehensive database for every comic they own R29. It's also not for users who require a highly stable app experience or accurate, up-to-date pricing for all comics R23R62.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are older or focus on the app's core concept, while recent negative reviews highlight critical functional and pricing issues. The developer's release notes mention improvements to collection features and search, but recent reviews indicate ongoing and new problems in these areas, particularly with stability and database completeness. The confidence in the negative points is high due to the high volume and consistency of recent complaints.

Frequently asked

Is the Key Collector Comics App free to use?
The Key Collector Comics App is free to download, but many features, including full access to the database and collection management, are behind a paywall, and some users report that the free version is now very limited R32R33R56R252.
How accurate is the pricing information in the app?
Many users report that the pricing information in the app is often inaccurate, inconsistent, and not current with real-time market values, especially for variants and independent comics, making it an unreliable price guide R24R26R34R62.
Can I export my comic collection data from the app?
No, many users report that there is currently no way to export your collection or wishlist data to a CSV file or spreadsheet, which is a significant drawback for managing inventory outside the app R63R92.
Does the app include all comic titles?
No, the app's database is frequently reported as incomplete, often missing many non-key comics, obscure titles, or even specific issues within popular series, making it difficult to catalog an entire collection R29R32R72R75.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · US Love the My Collection Features!: I’ve been using this app since day one, it’s always been great to find the information on key comics, best out there. I took a hiatus from collecting for a few years and am slowly getting back in it and when I started using the app again I found the my collection feature. You can now store you collection on the app and track its value! Even better, the scanning
  2. [R3] 5/5 · US Great app: Easy to use and a huge help in knowing what’s hot in comics
  3. [R8] 5/5 · US Best comic app: Love this app. There is just so much to love from the Top 10 & and 20, future keys. Just so great!!! With this app in been able to double the value of my comics!!! Love this app!!!
  4. [R13] 5/5 · US Must have for comic fans: I use this app all the time. It’s excellent for identifying keys and valuable issues. The expanding data base is incredible. There are new issues added all the time. It’s a must have for any comic collector. I highly recommend it!
  5. [R5] 5/5 · US Opt in: I needed to formally where my collection was, and I hated going to the comic bookstore. Trying to figure out what I needed. I’m glad this is an app that seems fairly easy to use. Thank you.
  6. [R20] 5/5 · US Amazing: I really like the app is helpful and it keeps track of everything I got and the value of it as well amazing app
  7. [R28] 5/5 · US comic Collection Tool: Amazing tool to check prices and to keep your collection organized!!
  8. [R30] 3/5 · US Sources? Market values? What happened?: I’ve been using this app since its inception and I have seen it grow into what it is today. The best feature it has is the camera scanning ability. That has to be my most favorite feature to use! It can be improved, though. There are a few bugs. It crashes now and then and you need to close and reopen. After you’ve scanned a book and its details come up, i
  9. [R52] 5/5 · US Digging Deeper: This is a great app. The picture taking is weak. Many times it will not even scan or pull a different book. Just as a reference CLZ does have an excellent scanner. You’re better overall and I’m sure you can beat them at this. Also add more books, especially Comic Com one offs like the artist books. You pay a lot for a book and have no reference to actual cost because not in your d
  10. [R1] 5/5 · US Best comic collecting app and pricing database I've found so far!: I've recently been tasked with organizing and cataloguing a massive collection of gold & silver age comics, and had been looking for a solution for building a master list of all the books, and this one has been by far the clear frontrunner for apps like this. I've tried several others, and Key Collector has the most thorough data o
  11. [R23] 3/5 · US Frozen: Nice app when it works but my iPhone freezes up randomly when using the scan function
  12. [R26] 1/5 · US Seldom Work as Designed: The older basic version was better. Now with the scan to search feature the app freezes after 3 scans. You have to close the app to scan more. When the scan works and shows the details for the scanned book, let's say I want to click on the series and see more issues. You can't because this feature seldomly works when arrived from the scan feature. You have back out to the
  13. [R47] 1/5 · US Double the price now?: You’re only gonna lose customers, especially when the app freezes on the scanning screen.
  14. [R6] 1/5 · US Price Gouging: With no reason of any kind since the app is pretty archaic, they DOUBLED the cost to “certain” individuals while leaving it cheap for others. Scam and a ripoff. No one from the app responds. Cash grab.
  15. [R41] 2/5 · US Price hike unacceptable: This is a good app, but doubling the annual fee is a bit steep. Won't be renewing.
  16. [R45] 1/5 · US Great app, too expensive: Was my go-to app for ease of adding books. Then they decided to double their rates. No reason given, seems wholly unnecessary. Not worth the increase when I have to search eBay sold for a more reflective view of actual prices anyway.
  17. [R29] 1/5 · US Doesn't Have A Ton of Titles: I really like the interface, but it basically doesn't have any of the 300 comics I own. I'm not interested in earning points to do their job of cataloging and uploading them either. What's the incentive? Sorry, but I really need something that's convenient and not making me do extra work during my free time. :c
  18. [R32] 3/5 · US Kinda confused but I like it: Good app just wish it wasn’t so confusing and behind a pay wall for stuff also can’t find a lot of comics I have
  19. [R72] 3/5 · US Jwtone: Great app for cataloging. The pricing is so far off very disappointing. But other than that I really enjoy keeping track of what I have. The 3 star review is based on pricing and it can’t find a lot of comics.
  20. [R75] 3/5 · US Lack of information: Some comics might give “A HIGH” of $500, yet when you go into graded, it says “9.8 $50.” What?! Key collector needs work. It needs massive work. I would also like to see a non-key option, as well. There’s nothing more frustrating than to look at one comic & go to the next to see its value & it’s not there. (*please note: I said, Non-Key option”) This means that there’
  21. [R24] 1/5 · US Be better: Work on your price updates
  22. [R34] 3/5 · US Good but could be better.: Prices sometimes are not current to sold listings. It’s great to have the information about what issues are of note, but when seeing the prices on the app and going to eBay to see sold listings…it’s different.
  23. [R62] 2/5 · US Nice app but very inaccurate pricing!: Pricing is very inaccurate for variants and independent comics. I don’t recommend using this app as a price guide.
  24. [R63] 1/5 · US No Export: I would advise looking for an app that would allow you to export your collection and data. I would’ve given this app five stars, but there’s no way to export your own issues or wishlist to a CSV file. When going to cons or sending a list of what you want to buy or sell this app is of no use. Especially since I’m paying month you would think I would be able to at least get a list of all
  25. [R92] 3/5 · US Initial review: I haven’t found a way to export my collection and do a CSV file or someway to get into a spreadsheet would be nice.
  26. [R31] 1/5 · US Artificial hype and market manipulation: With the recent popularity super obscure and independent comic books, a lot of the titles have been featured on this app on their “keys of the week” “hot 10” and “trending 20” tabs causing the over hype of under ordered books and independent titles also causing market manipulation in some areas.
  27. [R114] 1/5 · US Market Manipulation: Market manipulators in bed with Comictom101, Gem mint collectibles, golden age guru, skeletonkeys, nerdy girl and other dirt bag influencers.
  28. [R207] 2/5 · US Decent: The app is decent but tags almost everything as a key. But Now they are collaborating with Brys comics and that was too much for me. I no longer use this app. Brys comics is shady at best
  29. [R33] 1/5 · US U have 2 pay real moneys: This app is so horrible it sucks u have 2 pay real moneys
  30. [R56] 1/5 · US Reason: It makes you pay for features you should get with the app
  31. [R117] 1/5 · US 😑: Y’all try to charge for most features on this app… GREEDY!!
  32. [R184] 1/5 · US Nonexistent Customer Service: On top of this app being a scourge to the comic collecting community, but they will take your money and not give you subscriber access. It’s one guy named Nick, and all he does is steal subscriber money then bail. You’ll never hear from him when he stole your money. Nick is a thief that should be jailed in prison with no sunlight. He is a thief and con artist and he
  33. [R48] 5/5 · US Everything I Need: This app really was something I wasn’t expecting to use as much as I do and it’s legitimately got me into collecting comics again and mostly because it also directs me to EBay with a click of a button to the exact comic I was looking at. Not to mention you can input all the comics you have (Slabbed or Raw) and it gives you values based on data you provided like how much you purc
  34. [R252] 1/5 · GB What’s happened: This app used to be ace but now it’s doubled in price and now on the free version you don’t even get images ha this is like the EA of comics so disappointing

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store