Catan Assistant vs BrikStax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Animated rule explanations
- Voice narration
- 3D animations
- No reading required
- Quick setup
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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 *****
BrikStax
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Catan Assistant | BrikStax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (113 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG | Paul 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
Catan Assistant
No in-app purchases
BrikStax
No in-app purchases









