Comparison

BuWizz Legacy vs Pileometer by Brickit

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

Pileometer by Brickit

This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.

Highlights
  • Precise digital catalog of parts
  • Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition
  • Parts location guidance
  • Building ideas library
  • Organize scattered brick collections
Features
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Pileometer by Brickit is a game-changer for anyone who loves building or misses the feeling of joy their bricks used to give them. It is both an app and a storage system that provides you with exact digital catalog of the parts you own. Using cutting-edge recognition technology, Pileometer by Brickit helps you organize your parts, discover fascinating building designs, and build complex creations. Precise Digital Catalog Create an accurate digital inventory of your entire parts collection. Advanced Parts Scanner Take a photo of your parts and let Pileometer by Brickit auto-recognize 1600 different shapes with precision. Parts Location Guidance Intricate builds are much more fun when you always know where to find the exact shape and color you need. Building Ideas Library Access a vast catalog of building ideas tailored to your parts collection. Pileometer is perfect for anyone who wants to bring a long-needed neatness into a usually scattered building experience, as well as anyone who’d love to find new inspiration in a box of Lego left somewhere in a distant corner. Pro Subscription Terms: — 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 iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. — Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. — License agreement: https://pileometer.app/eula/ — Privacy policy: https://pileometer.app/privacy-policy/ Pileometer by Brickit was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support Pileometer.

Screenshots

BuWizz Legacy3 screens
Pileometer by Brickit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuWizz Legacy at none against Pileometer by Brickit's 6. BuWizz Legacy also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). Pileometer by Brickit's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). 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. Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BuWizz Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pileometer by Brickit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pileometer by Brickit has 370 ratings behind it against 8, 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 53% of Pileometer by Brickit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuWizz Legacy ships an update every 2 months, Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BuWizz Legacy versus Pileometer by Brickit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuWizz LegacyPileometer by Brickit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.4 (370 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8370 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB460 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuWizzBrickit Inc.

Customer experience

BuWizz Legacy

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

Pileometer by Brickit

All ratings357 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

BuWizz Legacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pileometer by Brickit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
  • Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
  • Scanning problems with certain device configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
  • Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
  • Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
  • Expanded color and part selection in the app

In-app purchases

None

BuWizz Legacy

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pileometer by Brickit

Subscriptions5
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Month)$6.991 Month
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pileometer Pro (3 Months)3 Days trial$40.493 Months
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pileometer Pro (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is BuWizz Legacy free?
BuWizz Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pileometer by Brickit free?
Pileometer by Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BuWizz Legacy or Pileometer by Brickit?
Pileometer by Brickit is rated higher. BuWizz Legacy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pileometer by Brickit averages 4.4 from 370 ratings.
Do BuWizz Legacy or Pileometer by Brickit have ads?
Neither BuWizz Legacy nor Pileometer by Brickit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuWizz Legacy or Pileometer by Brickit?
BuWizz Legacy ships an update every 2 months, and Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. Most recently, BuWizz Legacy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pileometer by Brickit on October 30, 2026.

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