CodeNab vs Minifig Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeNab
Quickly and privately scan barcodes and QR codes. Search the web for more information, share results, or save them to your secure iCloud. Auto-copy functionality is also available.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Web search for code information
- Share scan results
- Save codes to iCloud
- Auto-copy after scan
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CodeNab translates your barcodes and QR codes quickly, conveniently and privately. We do not track you in this app, scan codes knowing that your scans are kept private for your eyes only! Features: - Scan barcodes and QR codes - Search the web to pull more information about your code - Share the code results - Save your codes to your secure and private iCloud for future searches - Enable auto copy after each scan
Minifig Scan
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.
- Scan minifigure data codes
- Identify minifigure contents
- Links to purchase products
- Fan-made identification tool
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This is a fan application, LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. Find the minifigures you’re looking for and avoid unwanted duplicates. Scan the data codes on supported LEGO® Minifigures boxes to see what’s inside—even several boxes at once. • Keep track of your collection with counters, favorites and personal notes. • Browse minifigures and series, with 360° and stereoscopic views for selected figures. • Prefer a surprise? Blind mode helps you spot duplicates without revealing the characters. • Discover LEGO® news, offers and upcoming releases. • Add widgets to your Home Screen for the minifigure of the day, news and releases. • Make the app your own with dark mode, adjustable scan banners and accessibility options. Scanning requires a supported data code. The in-app help explains where to find it and which codes can be read. Some shopping links are affiliate links. Purchases through these links may support the app with a small commission, at no additional cost to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeNab at none against Minifig Scan's 3. Minifig Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 42). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CodeNab asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CodeNab against 4.9 for Minifig Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 3K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CodeNab's written reviews are positive against 98% of Minifig Scan's.
CodeNab ships an update every 5 months, Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeNab | Minifig Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (42 ratings) | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 98.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decimal Software, LLC | Francis Bonnin |
Customer experience
CodeNab
Minifig Scan
Bugs and requests
CodeNab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Minifig Scan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional incorrect figure identification
- Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more Minifig series
- Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
- Implement manual code entry option
- Add historical collection data
In-app purchases
CodeNab
No in-app purchases
Minifig Scan
- Buy us a coffee$1.99
- Buy us a minifig$4.99
- Buy us a set$9.99
Questions
Is CodeNab free?
Is Minifig Scan free?
Which has better reviews, CodeNab or Minifig Scan?
Do CodeNab or Minifig Scan have ads?
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