Comparison

Catan Assistant vs BrikStax

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

Head to head
About

Catan Assistant

Learn the rules of a popular board game quickly and easily. This app uses voice narration and 3D animations to explain gameplay without requiring you to read the manual. Get your friends together and start playing in minutes.

Highlights
  • Animated rule explanations
  • Voice narration
  • 3D animations
  • No reading required
  • Quick setup
Features
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So, you have a copy of the CATAN board game, and want to get playing right away. But, you have no time or desire to read rules–let alone explain them to your friends? How about this: Just get all the rules explained to with this app! Gather your friends, unpack the game, and start playing without anyone reading the rules. Note: This app is not a game. It is an assistant for the well-known board game products from the CATAN world. Functions: *** Animated explanations *** Using voice narration and 3D animations, it explains the rules to you comfortably and without reading the rules so you can start playing right away! ***** If you have questions, suggestions for improvement, and feature requests–we look forward to hearing from you! Email us at: info@catanstudio.com *****

About

BrikStax

Features
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BrikStax is the collection companion built for people who take their LEGO seriously — whether you're tracking value, hunting deals, or just love seeing your bricks organized. KNOW WHAT YOUR COLLECTION IS WORTH See real-time market value across your whole collection, with sealed and open condition tracked separately. Price history pulls from actual eBay sold listings and retail data, so you always know whether now's the time to sell, hold, or add to your shelf. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION FAST Scan a barcode or import straight from Rebrickable to add sets in seconds. Every set gets organized by theme, with full pricing and parts info on hand whenever you need it. NEVER MISS A DEAL A live feed of LEGO news and hand-picked deals, so you find out about price drops and new releases before they're gone. TRACK WHAT YOU WANT NEXT Keep a wishlist of sets you're after, and watch prices so you know the right moment to buy. SHARE WITH FELLOW COLLECTORS Post photos of your builds and collection to the community feed and see what other collectors are building. MAKE IT YOURS Build your own minifig avatar with a growing pixel-art catalog of heads, hats, torsos, legs, and accessories, and decorate your own personal Brick Den. Complete daily tasks, earn achievements, and unlock rewards as you go. Whether you're managing a serious investment-grade collection or just love organizing your bricks, BrikStax gives you the tools to do it right.

Screenshots

Catan Assistant4 screens
BrikStax3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrikStax at every 2 weeks against Catan Assistant's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catan Assistant ships an update every 3 months, BrikStax every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Catan Assistant versus BrikStax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatan AssistantBrikStax
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB209 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFranckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KGPaul Olsen

Bugs and requests

Catan Assistant

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Corrupted tutorial files
  • Broken graphics and missing pieces
  • Search function not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Catan game and expansions
  • Improve graphics and animations
  • Provide instructions in more languages
  • Include dice roller and map generator

BrikStax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Catan Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

BrikStax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catan Assistant free?
Catan Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrikStax free?
BrikStax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catan Assistant or BrikStax have ads?
Neither Catan Assistant nor BrikStax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catan Assistant or BrikStax?
Catan Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and BrikStax every 2 weeks. Most recently, Catan Assistant was updated on November 3, 2026 and BrikStax on November 6, 2026.

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