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CLZ Comics collection database vs WEBTOON

CLZ Comics collection database 4.9★ · Free + IAP 90
Winner CLZ Comics collection database
WEBTOON 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60

CLZ Comics is the clear winner for serious comic collectors seeking robust organization and value tracking, while WEBTOON offers a vast library of digital comics but is increasingly hampered by intrusive ads and paywalls.

Full reviews: CLZ Comics collection database · WEBTOON

CLZ Comics provides comprehensive tools for cataloging and valuing physical comic collections, praised for its scanning and support. WEBTOON, a digital comic platform, offers diverse content but faces significant user frustration due to excessive ads and a restrictive coin/subscription model.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: CLZ Comics collection databaseR2R5R14R17
CLZ Comics collection database CLZ Comics is highly praised for its extensive features for managing physical comic collections, including barcode scanning, detailed cataloging, and integration with pricing services like CoverPrice for real-time market values R2R5R14R17. Users appreciate the ability to track missing comics, organize by series, and customize folders R27.
WEBTOON WEBTOON offers a wide variety of digital comics, manhwa, and manga across many genres, with users enjoying the diverse stories and ease of reading . However, some users note a lack of variety in top suggestions, with many stories feeling similar .
Ease of Use edge: CLZ Comics collection databaseR2R3R5R14
CLZ Comics collection database CLZ Comics is widely praised for being simple, complete, and well-built, with an easy-to-use interface for cataloging R2R5. The barcode scanner is highlighted as super helpful, quick, and accurate R3R14R27R36. Some users, however, found it difficult to use due to small font or issues linking accounts R3, and one noted a broken new method for adding comics .
WEBTOON WEBTOON is generally considered easy and fun to read . However, recent updates have introduced significant usability issues, with the app constantly glitching, freezing, or crashing, especially on iPads R70. Users also report difficulty navigating the new UI, particularly with the 'Coin Hunter' update .
Reliability & Performance edge: CLZ Comics collection databaseR4R5R8R10
CLZ Comics collection database CLZ Comics is described as reliable and stable, with users reporting long-term satisfaction R5R8. However, some users experienced critical issues such as paid subscriptions not being recognized, preventing access to features R4R10. One user reported the app crashing frequently .
WEBTOON WEBTOON's reliability has significantly declined, with numerous reports of the app freezing, crashing, or becoming unresponsive, especially when ads appear R70. Users also experience issues with music pausing and the app closing content when switching away briefly . Account login issues have also been reported R3.
Price & Value edge: CLZ Comics collection databaseR6R9R15R17
CLZ Comics collection database CLZ Comics is a paid subscription service, which many users find to be an incredible value and worth every penny for serious collectors R25R43. The base app is free but requires payment for unlimited cataloging . Additional features like real-time market values (CoverPrice integration) are an extra cost, which some users dislike having to subscribe to separately R6R9R15R17. There are complaints about being charged without consent or difficulty unsubscribing .
WEBTOON WEBTOON is a free app with in-app purchases (coins/gems) and a 'Daily Pass' system, but users feel it has become increasingly 'pay-to-win' or 'greedy' R63R64R66R75. Many express frustration over having to pay to reread stories, unlock finished comics, or access new chapters, with some feeling that content that used to be free is now locked behind paywalls R63R64R66. Users also report coins disappearing .
Support & Communication edge: CLZ Comics collection databaseR1R4R5R7
CLZ Comics collection database CLZ Comics receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its customer support, described as top-notch, super responsive, quick, and unparalleled R5R25. The team is noted for quickly responding to questions, suggestions, and resolving account issues R5R25. However, some users found contacting customer service difficult, requiring signing up for another website R4. The app also frequently prompts for reviews, which annoys some users R1R7.
WEBTOON WEBTOON users report issues with account login and coin management . There is no direct feedback on customer support quality, but the widespread frustration over ads and paywalls suggests a lack of responsiveness to user concerns R64R66R75.
Pick CLZ Comics collection database if

you are a serious comic collector looking for a robust, reliable, and user-friendly app to catalog, organize, and track the value of your physical comic collection R2R5.

Pick WEBTOON if

you want to read a wide variety of digital comics, manhwa, and manga and are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads and paywalls for content .

Evidence note: WEBTOON's reviews are heavily skewed negative in recent times due to changes in its monetization and ad strategy, which contrasts with its high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews for WEBTOON are short and generic, while negative ones are detailed and express significant frustration.

Frequently asked

Does CLZ Comics help with comic valuation?
Yes, CLZ Comics can help with comic valuation by integrating with services like CoverPrice, allowing users to see real-time market values and track changes over time, though this feature often requires an additional subscription R17R25R36R43.
Is WEBTOON truly free to use?
WEBTOON is a free app, but users report that much of the content, especially finished series or new chapters, is locked behind paywalls requiring 'coins' or 'gems,' or is only accessible after watching numerous intrusive ads R63R64R66R75.
How effective is CLZ Comics' barcode scanner?
CLZ Comics' barcode scanner is highly effective and praised by users for its speed and accuracy in identifying and cataloging comics, making inventory management much easier R3R14R27R36.
Are there many ads on WEBTOON?
Yes, WEBTOON has significantly increased its ad frequency, with users reporting constant pop-up ads, video ads at the start of every chapter, and banner overlays that disrupt the reading experience, even for paying subscribers R64R69R70R72.

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] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Fantastic!: Legit been looking for something for my collection for YEARS!! Hands down simplest, complete, and well built collection app ever!!!!
  2. [R5] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Best Comic Collection App…PERIOD!: Have used this app for years. It has so many user-friendly features, is super responsive, and the CLZ support team is top notch. Any time I submit a question or suggestion for improving the app, the team has never failed to respond quickly with a solution or just to acknowledge having received it.
  3. [R14] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Very surprised: It has a scan feature that does not miss. Very surprising and allows me to have my inventory on hand and how the market for each comic is. Loving it thus far
  4. [R17] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Great for Inventory: I started using the app about two years ago now in order to just inventory my books and it has been great for that purpose. However, I recently decided I might want to sell some of my collection and that is when I found out the app is also great for letting me know which books are going up or down in value as well as letting go to the cgc site so I can see how many copies of e
  5. [R3] CLZ Comics collection database 3/5 · US Tough to use if you’re a low vision human.: I really wanted to like this app. I downloaded and signed up for the year and scanned my first comic book bin quickly and effortlessly. Then the problems started. The font is minute and very difficult see on my phone. I thought I could solve that by installing it on my iPad, but I couldn’t link my account. The app kept saying “Apple sign in failed”. And
  6. [R4] CLZ Comics collection database 1/5 · US Payed for subscription. Says I need a subscription: I payed for a yr subscription and when I scan barcode it says I need to pay for a subscription. So I went to contact customer service and it wanted me sign up to another website. It says easy to use but it’s been nothing but a hassle.
  7. [R8] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Used for years: Highly recommended for comic collectors. Upgrades and added features improve it regularly.
  8. [R10] CLZ Comics collection database 2/5 · US Can’t utilize search or scan.: I like the capabilities of the app and the long standing support of the hobby/business. I downloaded the app, subscribed to the monthly plan, and none of the features will work. It just states that I have to subscribe to do that. I have already subscribed. I don’t want a refund, I want to use the service. Let me pay you to use your application please. Update: I atte
  9. [R6] CLZ Comics collection database 3/5 · US Love the Cataloging / miss the values: LOVE the ease of cataloging & sorting! HATE that you have to subscribe through another service for values.
  10. [R9] CLZ Comics collection database 3/5 · GB Good for lists, not for price guide.: It is a good app. I just wish it was easier to price and value issues. Having to subscribe to a third party to get values is not good. It is cumbersome and difficult to link to cover price. Can we not just pay for a higher tier subscription that does it automatically? If you are particular about giving data away out of the apple eco system and want a price
  11. [R15] CLZ Comics collection database 3/5 · GB Limited for the price: For the price, the offering is extremely limited. The good points stem from the fact that there is an extremely large database of information to draw from, including all cover art etc. However, the ability to synch between iPad and iPhone/PC is chargeable. To me this seems like a money grab. So what you are left with, for the price you pay is a very basic catalogue and wish
  12. [R1] CLZ Comics collection database 2/5 · US Love the app but: Love this app but they ask me to do a review every day. So I’m giving a bad feedback for that reason.
  13. [R7] CLZ Comics collection database 1/5 · US OMG: Stop asking me every 10 seconds to review your app🤨
  14. [R25] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Excellent all around collection management: I downloaded mobile for a free trial and had purchased mobile and web within hours after seeing what this app can do. I added on the covr price feature which is tremendously helpful in determining what to buy, sell, or grade. The customer service is unparalleled. Had a question that was resolved with a very informative back and forth.
  15. [R36] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Great comics collectors app!: I have hundreds of comics and needed an easy way to organize them by set and log each issue for future reference. The photo scan option for logging is SUPER helpful! I also used the price integration with CoverPrice, which is even more helpful, since I can see the real-time market values, if I choose to sell any. Thank you for an amazing app!
  16. [R43] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US Amazing: So easy to keep track of my collection and helps me keep value and figure out a sales price if I ever sell. The value is an extra cost but worth it!
  17. [R63] WEBTOON 3/5 · US WEBTOON: Honestly everything used to be free and you didn’t have to pay to read finished comics. I mean you gotta do what you gotta do to make bank. However, I just wished that I didn’t have to pay so much to REREAD a story.
  18. [R64] WEBTOON 2/5 · US Used to be good: Downloaded webtoons when it was still relatively new, and back then it was really awesome for reading some good stories. Then they decided to add the coin system and I was like “ok even they need to make some money so understandable” but now there’s unskippable ads that pop up for chapter and tons that pop up for stories that cost only coins. Used to be great but now just feels gr
  19. [R66] WEBTOON 3/5 · US .: This app is good in all but it used to be way better. Over the years the creators just got more and more greedy with money,causing them to make it where basically EVERY single comic/manga costs "gems" I cant find a single good thing anymore without it costing something. I wish they brung the old version back.
  20. [R75] WEBTOON 3/5 · US Ads ads ads money money money: I’ve been reading from WEBTOON since 2016. This used to be a great app. It’s pretty much a cash grab that you can either spend your money or watch ads that take up double your time trying to read if you want to unlock multiple chapters. I never minded if you wanted to read ahead you can pay for that but the ads are ridiculous at this point. You want me to watch an ad
  21. [R27] CLZ Comics collection database 5/5 · US My experience so far: The app has a really good cover scanner and as a collector, the app makes it really easy to find which comics you’re missing and a particular run
  22. [R69] WEBTOON 3/5 · US Good but too many ads: While I’ve been reading for a while and there’s tons of good comics and all, there’s just too many ads now
  23. [R70] WEBTOON 1/5 · US Ads are crashing the app: The pop up ads they use as a banner overlay for every first 5 sec of each new episode you read crashes the app and puts it into a no response. Forcing you to re open the app…… and that’s right have to go through the ad again. After it happens after every episode you break down and go purchase the Manta app. Rather pay money than deal with an app that’s supposedly free bu
  24. [R72] WEBTOON 3/5 · US Intrusive ads: I used to love WEBTOON but lately the ads have gotten more and more intrusive- including videos that overlay the comic for a short time, even if you’re a subscriber. Greedy greedy and it just makes the app less appealing.

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