# My Collection: Comic Scanner

> from HipComic: Value Your Comic Book Collection with Just the Snap of a Photo.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hipcomic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hipcomic)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hipcomic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HipComic
- **Category:** COMICS
- **Downloads:** 260,712
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (641 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2023-02-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipcomic)
- **Website:** [https://www.hipcomic.com/my/collection](https://www.hipcomic.com/my/collection)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hipcomic.com/privacy](https://www.hipcomic.com/privacy)

## Description

**My Collection: Comic Scanner by HipComic** offers a fast and effortless way to organize and value your comic book collection. Using exclusive image recognition technology, simply snap a picture of your comic on your phone or tablet. The extension automatically detects the comic's volume and issue number without requiring barcodes.

Manage your entire collection both on the web and mobile devices, view guide values instantly, and keep your comics organized in one convenient place. Best of all, this extension provides full access to unlimited scans at no cost, with no features locked behind paywalls, making it the perfect tool for comic book enthusiasts seeking powerful management and valuation capabilities.

## Rankings

- #139,789 — Overall
- #20 — Comics (Free)
- #12 — collection

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.hipcomic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the app for tracking collections and price/variant data, and some report solid scanning. However, recurring issues include poor recognition requiring manual entry, reliability problems, login friction, data integrity problems (duplicates/missing items), and marketplace/auction frustrations.

### Pros

- Good for keeping track of your comic collection (inventory management).
- Useful price guide and pricing information for comics.
- Variant cover/edition data helps with identification and exploration.
- Scanning can work well for many items (noted as effective in several reviews).
- Multi-feature app that combines tracking, pricing, and variant information for collectors.

### Cons

- Inconsistent recognition/scanning: many comics are not identified automatically and require manual entry, with issues especially for variants and new releases.
- Performance and reliability problems: app can be slow, freeze, or become unresponsive, with crashes and UI lag mentioned.
- Sign-in and account setup friction: some users must create an account to use the app, and Google sign-in flows can block usage.
- Data quality issues: duplicate entries, inaccurate counts/total value, and missing/up-to-date data for new comics.
- Marketplace/auction instability: laggy auctions, conflicting sales reports, and questionable purchasing/selling experiences within the app's marketplace.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hipcomic)