# Boost Remote vs BrickScan

The clearest difference is rating: BrickScan at 4.9 against Boost Remote's 3.3. BrickScan also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 38) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Boost Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Boost Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Boost Remote's written reviews are positive against 59% of BrickScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boost Remote ships an update monthly, BrickScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boost Remote | BrickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-remote/id1270503610/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichiro Oba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270503609) | [BrickMonkey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602067463) |

## What reviewers say

### Boost Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-remote/id1270503610)

Control your LEGO BOOST creations directly from your iOS device. Connect via Bluetooth to your Move Hub and use your fingers to command your robots. Compatible with various LEGO smart hubs.

**Highlights:** Remote control for LEGO BOOST, Bluetooth Low Energy connection, Supports Move Hub, Compatible with Powered Up and CONTROL+ Smart Hubs, Open source project

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461)

Instantly identify thousands of LEGO minifigures and parts by simply taking a picture. Organize, track, and estimate the value of your collection with this advanced scanner. A must-have tool for collectors and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** AI-powered minifigure and part identification, Scan thousands of unique figures and bricks, Collection tracking and value estimation, Identify missing parts for completion, Compare prices and find sellers online, Organize and manage LEGO collections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for identifying and cataloging minifigures
- 🚀 Saves a lot of time sorting through parts
- 💡 Useful features like linking to Bricklink
- 👍 Accurate in recognizing most minifigures
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues or scanning errors
- 🔍 Limited free scans per day
- 💰 Prices not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with low light conditions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort collection by set, theme, or value
- More comprehensive database of recent minifigures
- Option to scan heads and printed legs
- Feature to identify stickers and printed parts
- Wishlist functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boost Remote free?

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

### Is BrickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boost Remote or BrickScan?

BrickScan is rated higher. Boost Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while BrickScan averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Boost Remote or BrickScan have ads?

Neither Boost Remote nor BrickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boost Remote or BrickScan?

Boost Remote ships an update monthly, and BrickScan weekly. Most recently, Boost Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and BrickScan on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*