LDM Connect vs BrickShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LDM Connect
Streamline onsite project measurements by wirelessly connecting to a Bluetooth laser distance meter. Organize dimensions by project, enhance clarity with photos, and instantly share data via email. Eliminates the need for manual note-taking and paper records.
- Bluetooth laser distance meter connection
- Organize measurements by project
- Add photos to projects
- Edit, delete, and rename measurements
- Tag measurements for clarity
- Email project summaries
- Unlimited projects
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No more scribbling dimensions on blocks of wood! Let the new LDM Connect app free you from the tedious and error-prone task of recording onsite project dimensions and measurements by hand! No more easy-to-lose scraps of wood or paper to find, store or track! LDM Connect keeps your productivity high by keeping measurements organized by Project, made clearer with Photos, and made instantly shareable via email to your crew or co-workers. The app connects your Bluetooth enabled Laser Dimension Master 165-BT laser distance meter, by Calculated Industries, with your Apple mobile devices. The main screen shows your list of Projects. The number of projects you can create is limited only by your smart device’s available storage. The number of Photos in a Project will be shown next to its name. The Measurements taken within a Project are automatically saved with time/date and displayed with the most recent ones on top. Measurements and Photos can be added, edited, deleted and renamed or tagged with up to 25 characters for clarity (i.e., “south bedroom window”). Complete Projects with all Measurements and Photos can be emailed to your team for improved communication, productivity and record keeping. Additional notes, comments or questions can be included in the email to increase understanding and productivity. Improve the efficiency and accuracy of your jobsite measuring with Calculated Industries new Laser Dimension Master 165-BT and the new LDM Connect app! The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Calculated Industries is under license. LDM Connect is a trademark of Calculated Industries. Calculated Industries® and Dimension Master® are both registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc.
BrickShelf
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BrickShelf is the collection portfolio for brick fans. Type a set number, tap once, and it's on your shelf — name, theme, year, part count, and retail price when known, all filled in automatically. No spreadsheets, no typing every detail by hand, no fighting a clunky form for each set you own. BUILD YOUR SHELF IN SECONDS - Search 27,000+ sets by set number or name — details auto-fill instantly - Add sealed or built status, quantity, and personal notes - Your whole collection, organized and searchable KNOW WHAT IT'S ALL WORTH Most collection apps stop at a list. BrickShelf tracks what your collection is worth: log what you paid or your own valuation per set, fall back to retail price when known, and watch your whole shelf's estimated value grow as you add. WISHLIST WITHOUT THE CHAOS Keep a clean, separate wishlist that never tangles with your owned sets. Spot a set in a store? Check in two taps whether you already own it or have it wishlisted. Duplicate purchases are over. EXPORT FOR INSURANCE OR PEACE OF MIND One tap exports your full collection to CSV — set numbers, conditions, quantities, and values. Perfect for insurance documentation, selling, or just having your own backup. Your data is yours. HONEST PRICING, NO SURPRISES Track your first 15 sets completely free — enough to genuinely try everything. BrickShelf Premium unlocks unlimited sets, full collection value tracking, and CSV/insurance export for $4.99/month with a 3-day free trial. Once you're subscribed, everything is unlocked. No ads, no upsell banners, no nagging. BrickShelf is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any toy manufacturer. Set data by Rebrickable. Terms of Use: https://novaapps.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://novaapps.dev/privacy Support: contact@novaapps.dev
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDM Connect at none against BrickShelf's 1. LDM Connect also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). BrickShelf's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 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
Both are free to download. BrickShelf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LDM Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
LDM Connect ships an update every 15 months, BrickShelf every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LDM Connect | BrickShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calculated Industries | Nova Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
LDM Connect
No in-app purchases
BrickShelf
- BrickShelf Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month









