# Smash Up Randomizer vs Minifig Scan

The clearest difference is rating: Minifig Scan at 4.9 against Smash Up Randomizer's 3.4. Minifig Scan also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Smash Up Randomizer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Up Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minifig Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Smash Up Randomizer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Minifig Scan's.

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Up Randomizer | Minifig Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **98.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baby Marsupial Creations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/698951670) | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Up Randomizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418)

This app quickly generates game setups for Smash Up! It randomly selects factions for players, supports all expansions, and allows for custom faction creation. Save and load your favorite game configurations.

**Highlights:** Random faction selection, Expansion support, Save and load setups, Custom faction creation, 2-4 player support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Minifig Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662)

Scan data codes on LEGO Minifigure boxes to identify the figure inside. This fan-made app helps you discover which minifigure you'll get before opening. It may also provide links to purchase figures online.

**Highlights:** Scan minifigure data codes, Identify minifigure contents, Links to purchase products, Fan-made identification tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a minifig | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a set | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📋 Helpful collection tracking
- 💰 Saves money on duplicates
- 🤖 Easy to use and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes
- 🤖 Occasional scanning issues
- 🗄️ Lack of support for older/other Minifig series

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional incorrect figure identification
- Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Minifig series
- Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
- Implement manual code entry option
- Add historical collection data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Up Randomizer free?

Smash Up Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minifig Scan free?

Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Up Randomizer or Minifig Scan?

Minifig Scan is rated higher. Smash Up Randomizer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Minifig Scan averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do Smash Up Randomizer or Minifig Scan have ads?

Neither Smash Up Randomizer nor Minifig Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Up Randomizer or Minifig Scan?

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, and Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smash Up Randomizer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Minifig Scan on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*