# LEGO® Boost vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LEGO® Boost at 66% against Lens Buddy's 0%. LEGO® Boost also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LEGO® Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.

LEGO® Boost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Boost has 4.3K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of LEGO® Boost's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lens Buddy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEGO® Boost | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-boost/id1217385613/reviews)** | [2.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy/id1565180946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 717 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/347363505) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### LEGO® Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-boost/id1217385613)

Bring your LEGO creations to life with this app. Combine it with the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox set to build, code, and play with interactive robots and models. Enjoy over 60 activities and digital building instructions.

**Highlights:** Digital LEGO Building Instructions, Drag-and-drop programming interface, Over 60 fun activities, Build and code custom creations, Control LEGO models with mobile device, Combine with other LEGO sets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Great for learning coding
- 🎨 Excellent for creativity
- 💡 Impressive programming options
- 🤖 Enjoyable building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Confusing programming interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding parts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Firmware update failures
- Bluetooth connection problems
- Lost progress and build instructions
- Sensor and motor issues

**Requested features**

- More advanced programming blocks
- Ability to save and load projects
- Improved instructions and documentation
- Compatibility with more devices
- Easier part organization


### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy/id1565180946)

Instantly identify building bricks by pointing your camera at them. This app uses machine learning to recognize hundreds of bricks directly on your device, making it easy to find similar pieces. It also provides a comprehensive catalog of all existing bricks with search and information features.

**Highlights:** Recognize bricks with camera, Explore brick catalog, Search bricks by description, Search bricks by category, View brick information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lens Buddy Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for core feature
- ❌ Inaccurate recognition
- 👎 Does not work as advertised
- ⏳ Waste of time and money
- 🚫 Bait and switch marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Camera doesn't recognize pieces
- App charges before testing
- Incorrectly identifies pieces
- Main feature blocked by paywall
- Doesn't recognize even basic bricks

**Requested features**

- Make camera feature free
- Improve recognition accuracy
- Allow testing before purchase
- Fix the app's functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LEGO® Boost free?

LEGO® Boost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lens Buddy free?

Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LEGO® Boost or Lens Buddy?

LEGO® Boost is rated higher. LEGO® Boost averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 2.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do LEGO® Boost or Lens Buddy have ads?

Neither LEGO® Boost nor Lens Buddy shows ads.

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