CLZ Games is a serious solution to catalog a collection of video games. Its official website highlights the title search, barcode scan, automatic data, daily updated PriceCharting values and CLZ Cloud synchronization.
But not everyone is looking for a very complete cataloguing software. Many players just want to open their phone, see their collections, know what they're missing, add a game quickly and follow interesting ads.
SideQuest is built for this second use.
Quick summary
- Need?
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Advanced Cataloguing
• Daily mobile management of iOS/Android app on subscription
Collections by franchise
- No product cores - Key function
- Gamification - Limited - Progression, status, quests
To be retained
CLZ Games is relevant if you want a highly structured inventory base. SideQuest aims for a lighter use: open the app, see where you are, add a game, play a hunting title and follow your collections as goals.
The real difference is there: CLZ Games documents very well, SideQuest tries to make the collection more actionable on a daily basis.
CLZ Games is relevant for an inventory base
If you want a structured solution, with lots of fields, serious cataloguing and logic close to a personal base, CLZ Games is very credible. In July 2026, the website displays $19.95 per year for the mobile app and $39.95 per year for the web app; These rates may change and must be rechecked when choosing.
This type of tool is useful when you already have an important collection and you want above all:
- maintain a clean inventory;
- find a reference;
- document your games;
- keep a detailed basis.
SideQuest targets daily gesture
SideQuest starts from a simpler use:
"I bought this game, I add it. I'm looking for this one, I'm hunting him. I want to see where I am in my collection."
The app is mobile-only, thought to be used quickly, in a used store, in front of an advertisement, or when you look at your library.
The progression rather than the perfect sheet
CLZ Games is strong for the detailed sheet. SideQuest focuses more on progression:
- how many games possessed in a collection;
- how many games are missing;
- which titles are on the hunt;
- what variants you are looking for;
- which games are acquired, missing or to watch.
The goal is to make the collection more alive, not only more documented.
When to choose CLZ Games?
CLZ Games is very interesting if:
- you want complete cataloguing;
- you like very structured bases;
- you want to document a lot of details;
- you have an already massive collection;
- your main need is the inventory.
When to choose SideQuest?
SideQuest is more suitable if:
- You want to follow some strong franchises;
- you want to know quickly what is missing;
- you often buy on marketplaces;
- you want a modern mobile experience;
- You prefer a clear progression to too dense a plug;
- You want to keep a hunting and wishlist logic.
Example of use
You start a Dragon Quest collection on DS and 3DS. With SideQuest, you create your collection, select platforms, add known games, and then mark what you already have. The others are missing. The ones you want to actively look for go hunting.
The collection becomes a progression card.
How to choose in 30 seconds
Choose CLZ Games if you want to catalogue a large collection and keep a lot of details.
Choose SideQuest if you want a fast, visual and focused mobile app on missing games, variants and ads to watch.
Conclusion
CLZ Games is an excellent cataloguing tool. SideQuest is a lighter app, more French in its use, and more oriented active collection.
If your pleasure has just completed a series as much as an inventoryer, SideQuest can stick better to your daily life.
Methodology
This comparison evaluates the two approaches on physical collection criteria: inventory richness, mobile simplicity, franchise tracking, missing games, variants and ability to accompany a purchase search.
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FAQ
Is CLZ Games too complete to start?
Not necessarily, but some players prefer a simpler app if their goal is mainly to follow franchises and missing games.
Does SideQuest allow detailed cataloguing? **
SideQuest keeps useful details: platform, region, status, status, hunting and collection. The approach remains voluntarily more fluid.
Can we use CLZ Games and SideQuest together?
Yes. CLZ Games can be used as a global inventory, SideQuest as a companion for active collections and ads to watch.
SideQuest turns your collections into legible and actionable quests. [See SideQuest →][/]
