Comparison

Augmentify It vs Brickit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Augmentify It

This app uses augmented reality to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) learning to life. It combines physical products with digital content and quiz games to make complex subjects engaging and accessible for young learners.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality STEAM learning
  • Interactive digital content
  • Educational quiz games
  • Physical and digital play integration
  • Develops 21st-century skills
Features
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AugmentifyIt® Welcome to AugmentifyIt® the first Augmented Reality (AR) app to focus solely on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths (STEAM), bringing learning to life by playing to learn. We have made complex technology simple to bring you AR STEAM learning experiences through amazing digital content and educational quiz games. Visit augmentifyit.com to learn more about our exciting range of Augmentified STEAM learning products. By combining physical & digital play we aim to fuel curiosity & empower young learners with 21st Century skills of critical thinking, reasoning & understanding. AR is a technology that takes digital content & overlays it onto the physical world. AugmentifyIt® empowers the user content experience of real-world objects by providing engaging & enriching STEAM learning experiences. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.. 1 Download the FREE AugmentifyIt app from the App Store. 2 Open the app and point your device at special AugmentifyIt-powered products. 3 Experience the wonders of STEM and STEAM and unlock learning through play! Wifi is required to enable the AR. Augmentified products can also be used as play to learn, without wifi. There are no in-app purchases. We would love to hear your feedback & let us know what You would like to see Augmentified. Or if you just wanna say “Hi!” and stay ahead with AR developments and AugmentifyIt news.. Reach out to us on: hello@augmentifyit.com We look forward to connecting with you!

About

Brickit

This app helps you build new creations from your existing brick collection. Scan your bricks to identify them, then choose from suggested building ideas. Step-by-step instructions guide your building process, and a feature helps you locate specific bricks within your pile.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify bricks
  • Suggests building ideas
  • Step-by-step building instructions
  • Locate specific bricks
  • Count brick details
Features
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Brickit is a smart brick scanner that helps you turn your loose bricks into new creations. Have a box, pile, or any collection of bricks at home? Brickit scans your bricks, helps you organize them, and suggests things you can build with the parts you already have. With Brickit 5.0, the app is faster, clearer, and more useful than ever — whether you want to build something new, manage your family brick collection, or find a specific piece in a pile. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH BRICKIT SCAN YOUR BRICKS Spread out your bricks, take a photo with Brickit scanner, and let it recognize individual parts on the image. BUILD FROM WHAT YOU HAVE Brickit suggests thousands of ideas for the builds you can create with the bricks you already own. Build animals, robots, vehicles, spaceships, your favorite characters or anything you want. FOLLOW STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Use simple building instructions to create something new. Follow the steps exactly or use them as inspiration for your own ideas. FIND BRICKS FASTER Looking for a specific part? Select it in the catalog, and Brickit will highlight where it is in your photo. When building, the app also highlights the pieces you need for each step. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION Keep track of your bricks digitally and make better use of the pieces you already own. PERFECT FOR LEGO® FANS, FAMILIES, AND BUILDERS Brickit is made for anyone with loose toy bricks at home — kids, parents, collectors, and adult builders who want to rediscover their collection and build more from it. BRICKIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Brickit Pro gives you access to advanced features and more ways to scan, build, and organize your bricks. — Brickit Pro subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. — You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. — License agreement: https://brickit.app/eula/ — Privacy policy: https://brickit.app/privacy-policy/ Brickit was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group does not sponsor, authorize, or support Brickit.

Screenshots

Augmentify It1 screens
Brickit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brickit at 4.6 against Augmentify It's 3.0. Brickit also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 40). Augmentify It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brickit sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Augmentify It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brickit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brickit has 23K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Augmentify It's written reviews are positive against 54% of Brickit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Augmentify It ships an update every 2 months, Brickit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Augmentify It versus Brickit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAugmentify ItBrickit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (40 ratings)4.6 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4023K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeapodicity, Ltd.Brickit Inc.

Customer experience

Augmentify It

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative64.9%

Brickit

All ratings22,592 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,003 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative37.9%

User reviews

Augmentify It

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cool AR experience
  • 💡 Brings learning to life
  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • ✨ Visually engaging 3D models
  • 😊 Good for kids and learning

Room to improve

  • ⚫️ Black screen issues
  • ❌ Doesn't work for many
  • 🐌 Slow loading times
  • 🥶 Freezes phone
  • 🤷‍♂️ Disappointing user experience

Brickit

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Impressive scanning capabilities
  • 👍 Helpful build ideas
  • 🔍 Identifies brick locations
  • 💡 Potential for creativity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate brick identification
  • 🔍 Lack of color recognition
  • 🤔 Suggested builds not always buildable
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of bricks needed

Bugs and requests

Augmentify It

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Camera not activating
  • Black screen on launch
  • App freezes phone
  • Glitching 3D models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix app functionality
  • Improve camera performance
  • Update app for compatibility

Brickit

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during scanning
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually add bricks to catalog
  • Option to filter by available bricks
  • Brick set lookup and instructions
  • Multiple photo scanning for larger collections

In-app purchases

None

Augmentify It

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Brickit

Subscriptions17
  • Brickit Pro (1 Month)3 variants$6.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) 50% Off1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) Discount1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) Discount1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.001 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)3 Days trial$64.991 Year
One-time3
  • Illustrated Story$0.49
  • Illustrated Story$1.49
  • Brickit Pro (Lifetime) 50% Off$49.99

Questions

Is Augmentify It free?
Augmentify It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brickit free?
Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Augmentify It or Brickit?
Brickit is rated higher. Augmentify It averages 3.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Brickit averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Augmentify It or Brickit have ads?
Neither Augmentify It nor Brickit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Augmentify It or Brickit?
Augmentify It ships an update every 2 months, and Brickit weekly. Most recently, Augmentify It was updated on October 15, 2026 and Brickit on October 19, 2026.

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