Comparison

BrickSeek vs FlipperScout

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

Head to head
About

BrickSeek

Discover incredible online and in-store deals from major retailers. Get customizable alerts for new product deals and compare prices by scanning barcodes to find the best prices across supported stores.

Highlights
  • Discover online and in-store deals
  • Customizable deal alerts
  • Price comparison shopping
  • Barcode scanning for pricing
  • Major retailer support
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BrickSeek is the ultimate way to live life at half price. Discover amazing online and in-store deals from major retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon.com, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and many more. Be the first to know about newly posted deals with customizable online deal alerts for any type of product ranging from popular electronics to home essentials. Know before you buy. BrickSeek can be used as a powerful price comparison shopping tool, simply scan any barcode to view online and in-store pricing across all supported major retailers.

About

FlipperScout

Features
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FlipperScout - Retail Arbitrage Deal Finder Stop guessing and start profiting. FlipperScout scans stores near you to find products selling below their resale value, showing you exactly what to buy and how much you can make. HOW IT WORKS • Enter your zip code or enable location services • Browse deals found at nearby retail stores • See retail price vs. estimated or live resale price when configured • Check ROI percentage and profit per item • Navigate directly to stores with inventory KEY FEATURES • Smart deal discovery based on your location • Live and estimated deal data from supported retailers • Profit and ROI calculations on every item • Save and track your favorite deals • Budget filters to match your spending limits • Store availability and aisle locations when available • Daily deal digest notifications SUBSCRIPTION FlipperScout is free to download with limited results. Subscribe to unlock: • Unlimited deal alerts • Full search results • API key integration for live data • More features coming soon Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://skybuffalostudios.com/flipperscout/privacy Terms of Service: https://skybuffalostudios.com/flipperscout/terms

Screenshots

BrickSeek3 screens
FlipperScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickSeek at none against FlipperScout's 2. BrickSeek also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). FlipperScout's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 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. FlipperScout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BrickSeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickSeek ships an update every 7 months, FlipperScout every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrickSeek versus FlipperScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickSeekFlipperScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAKSOLOGY LLCChris Nicolaidis

Bugs and requests

BrickSeek

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • White screen crashes during searches
  • App freezes when loading store maps
  • Inventory checker down for extended periods
  • Login failures with correct credentials
  • Account creation errors
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  • Barcode scanner not functioning
  • Search results showing no data
  • App crashes when accessing CVS inventory
  • Slow performance and loading times
  • Broken navigation buttons on certain pages
  • Inconsistent quantity display for items
  • Links not working properly

Requested features

12 requests
  • Revert to previous app version
  • Multiple store selection without location restrictions
  • Ability to search different zip codes easily
  • Browse by category without daily limitations
  • Filter for clearance items and markdowns only
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  • Save items to wishlist for later
  • Barcode scanning functionality
  • Landscape mode support
  • Offline functionality
  • Option to disable auto-updates
  • Better deal filtering and comparison
  • More store coverage and partnerships

FlipperScout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrickSeek

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlipperScout

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is BrickSeek free?
BrickSeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipperScout free?
FlipperScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrickSeek or FlipperScout have ads?
Neither BrickSeek nor FlipperScout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickSeek or FlipperScout?
BrickSeek ships an update every 7 months, and FlipperScout every 3 weeks. Most recently, BrickSeek was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlipperScout on October 24, 2026.

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