Comparison

BuWizz Legacy vs LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

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

Head to head
About

BuWizz Legacy

Control your LEGO Technic models with a Bluetooth-enabled remote brick. This app allows for high-performance operation of motors and lights, offering a range of control for your creations. It supports multiple bricks for complex builds.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Controls LEGO Power Functions motors
  • Controls LED lights
  • Supports multiple BuWizz bricks
  • High performance operation
  • Easy setup
Features
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A compact, high performance remote control system for LEGO® models. This app controls the BuWizz brick. BuWizz remote control brick, paired with your smartphone, is the coolest thing that ever clicked into your LEGO® Technic model or train. Operating via Bluetooth and working within a large range, your models will move faster than ever and exhibit the power of real RC models. BuWizz brick comes equipped with embedded battery and a Micro-USB charging port. A single BuWizz brick controls up to four LEGO® Power Functions motors or LED lights and is super easy to setup and use. The BuWizz App can control several BuWizz bricks at the same time in case you ever really want to build that monster model with a bunch of motors & lights you are dreaming about. For more details about BuWizz brick visit: http://buwizz.com Disclaimer LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse us or this product in any way.

About

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with realistic driving controls and interactive features. Engage in challenges, unlock achievements, and enjoy authentic sound effects for a new level of play.

Highlights
  • Realistic multi-function control mode
  • One-touch screen control schemes
  • Challenges and achievements
  • Unlockable badges
  • Inspiring videos
  • Authentic sound effects
  • Real-time data
Features
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"Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to a new level of awesome realism: • Get a uniquely designed experience for each LEGO Technic CONTROL+ model. • Drive your models with razor-sharp realism with the multi-function control mode. • Try alternative control schemes with the one-touch screen. • Test your handling skills, complete challenges, unlock badges and watch inspiring videos in Challenges & Achievements mode. • Enjoy authentic sound effects, controls, features and functions – plus real-time data. Here are some models you can connect to the CONTROL+ app... • LEGO Technic Batmobile™ Tumbler (42239) • LEGO Technic Lamborghini Revuelto Super Sports Car (42214) • LEGO Technic Porsche GT4 e-Performance Race Car (42176) • LEGO Technic Off-Road Buggy (42124) • LEGO Technic 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler (42114) • LEGO Technic App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car (42109) • LEGO Technic Liebherr R 9800 (42100) • LEGO Technic 4X4 X-Treme Off-Roader (42099) … and the list keeps growing! (Remember that each of these sets is sold separately.) Every model gets its own unique CONTROL+ experience. Whether it’s a rally car, a 4X4, or even a six-wheeler – and whether it has a boom, an arm, or a bucket – you’ll be able to command it with incredible precision and realism. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. For app support, contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details, refer to http://service.LEGO.com/contactus The Dark Knight Trilogy and all related characters and elements are © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. The “Lamborghini” and “Lamborghini Bull and Shield” trademarks, copyrights, designs and models are used under license from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A, Italy. © 2025 Gameloft. All Rights Reserved. All manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. Porsche GT4 e-Performance under license of Porsche AG. BBC logo™ and © BBC 1996. Top Gear logo™ and © BBC 2005. Licensed by BBC Studios. “Liebherr” is a trademark of Liebherr-International AG, used under license by LEGO System A/S. The Volvo trademarks (word and device) are registered trademarks of Volvo Trademark Holding AB and are used pursuant to a license. We will utilize your personal information to manage your account and review anonymized data to provide a safe, contextualized and excellent LEGO experience. You can learn more here: https://www.LEGO.com/privacy-policy - https://www.LEGO.com/legal/notices-and-policies/terms-of-use-for-lego-apps/ Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group."

Screenshots

BuWizz Legacy3 screens
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ at 4.8 against BuWizz Legacy's 3.9. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 9). BuWizz Legacy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BuWizz Legacy's written reviews are positive against 69% of LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BuWizz Legacy versus LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuWizz LegacyLEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.8 (9.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuWizzLEGO

Customer experience

BuWizz Legacy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

All ratings9,253 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative18.6%

Bugs and requests

BuWizz Legacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App gets stuck in firmware update loop
  • Incorrect motor activation during calibration
  • Bluetooth connection randomly drops
  • Steering and throttle controls are swapped
  • App crashes when losing a battle race

Requested features

5 requests
  • Custom control profiles for user-built models
  • Support for MFi controllers
  • Ability to edit saved movements
  • Configurable control schemes
  • Improved firmware update process

In-app purchases

None

BuWizz Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuWizz Legacy free?
BuWizz Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BuWizz Legacy or LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+?
LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is rated higher. BuWizz Legacy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ averages 4.8 from 9.3K ratings.
Do BuWizz Legacy or LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ have ads?
Neither BuWizz Legacy nor LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuWizz Legacy or LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+?
BuWizz Legacy ships an update every 2 months, and LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ every 2 months. Most recently, BuWizz Legacy was updated on June 1, 2026 and LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ on September 26, 2026.

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