Comparison

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner vs Launch Bay Next

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

Head to head
About

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

Instantly identify LEGO minifigures before opening the box and track your collection. Earn cashback on LEGO purchases and stay updated on news and events. Manage your collection, wishlist sets, and compare prices.

Highlights
  • Instant minifigure box scanner
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Track LEGO collection
  • Earn 3% cashback on LEGO.com
  • Track set retiring dates
  • Browse LEGO archive
  • Compare prices
Features
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Scan Collectible Minifigure Series 29, Shrek, and Mighty Machines online, offline, track as you collect, and use our stock checker to know if your favourite is in your local store. Brick Search is the ultimate app for LEGO fans, featuring the best-ever LEGO minifigure box scanner and rewards on LEGO.com purchases. Identify minifigures before opening the box, track your LEGO collection and earn cashback in LEGO eGift cards. BRICK SEARCH FEATURES • Scan LEGO minifigures instantly using the revolutionary minifigure box scanner • Works with or without an internet connection • Scan multiple minifigure boxes at once while shopping in-store • Earn 3% cashback on LEGO.com purchases in selected regions (paid as LEGO eGift cards) • Track retiring dates for LEGO sets, sorted by theme • Explore detailed features on interesting LEGO sets and themes • Read reviews from LEGO experts • Stay up to date with major LEGO news and events The LEGO minifigure scanner allows fans to identify which minifigure is inside the box before opening it. The scanner works instantly, even offline, and can scan multiple boxes at the same time, making it perfect for in-store LEGO minifigure shopping. COLLECTION TOOLS Brick Search also includes powerful tools for LEGO collectors: • Manage your LEGO collection, including Brickset compatibility • Add sets to your wishlist • Browse thousands of LEGO sets in the LEGO archive • Compare prices across multiple retailers to find the best deal • View high-quality images of LEGO sets BRICK SEARCH PLUS Brick Search Plus members get unlimited use of the LEGO minifigure scanner along with exclusive benefits: • £30 voucher for The Minifigure Store (UK & Europe only; terms apply)* • Access to the Brick Search Plus Discord community • Early access to upcoming features and the chance to give feedback • The Brick Search Plus newsletter • The complete LEGO archive of more than 10,000 sets *Annual members only Brick Search Plus costs £2.49 per month or £19.99 per year, saving 16% compared with the monthly option. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Brick Search participates in LEGO affiliate programmes in the UK, US and other regions. Brick Search may earn commission from qualifying purchases. Brick Search is not affiliated with The LEGO Group. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Launch Bay Next

Build and manage your X-Wing miniatures game squadrons with a user-friendly interface. This fan-made tool is regularly updated to help you strategize and prepare for your games.

Highlights
  • Squadron builder
  • Clean user interface
  • Frequent over-the-air updates
  • X-Wing miniatures game support
Features
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Launch Bay Next is a squadron builder for X-Wing The Miniatures Game with a clean user interface and is frequently updated (most often over the air)! ----------------- Disclaimer: X-Wing: The Miniatures Game is a trademark of Fantasy Flight Games Launch Bay is the work of a fan, and is not in any way endorsed by Fantasy Flight Games, Lucasfilm Ltd., Disney och Twentieth Century Fox and is intended for entertainment and information purposes only. Star Wars, the Star Wars logo, all names and pictures of Star Wars characters, vehicles and any other Star Wars related items are registered trademarks and/or copyrights of Lucasfilm Ltd., and their respective trademark and copyright holders. For mor information on X-Wing: The Miniatures Game please visit http://www.fantasyflightgames.com

Screenshots

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner4 screens
Launch Bay Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner and Launch Bay Next both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Launch Bay Next's written reviews are positive against 37% of BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's. Launch Bay Next also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 127). On price, rating, 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. BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Launch Bay Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner against 4.3 for Launch Bay Next. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner has 2.4K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Launch Bay Next's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner ships an update every 9 days, Launch Bay Next every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner versus Launch Bay Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickSearch Minifigure ScannerLaunch Bay Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better4.3 (127 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better127
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiro Media LtdAndre Lind

Customer experience

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

All ratings2,367 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative54.2%

Launch Bay Next

All ratings127 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Accurate minifig scans
  • 📚 Comprehensive set database
  • 🔍 Helpful for tracking collection
  • 🔖 Useful for finding instructions

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for core scanning features
  • 🐛 Scanning issues, especially for newer sets
  • 🔍 Incomplete or outdated set information
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search

Launch Bay Next

From 127 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive UI design
  • 🚀 Fast updates for points
  • ✅ Best squad builder
  • ✨ Clean and beautiful design
  • 💪 Functional and simple

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 📉 Some features missing
  • 🤔 Interactions not intuitive
  • ⚠️ App crashes frequently
  • 🚫 Unable to log on

Bugs and requests

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning not working for some users
  • Collection data being lost after updates
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add original set prices
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Sync collection across devices
  • Add dedicated minifigure section

Launch Bay Next

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • T-70 weapon hardpoints missing
  • Wartime Loadout for B-Wing NR2 Y-Wing missing
  • Filter to hide non-collection items missing
  • Cannot add weapon upgrades for Resistance T-70 (2.0 Legacy)
  • App crashes when adding Upsilon for First Order (2.0 Legacy)
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  • App crashes when selecting Starkiller Base Pilot
  • Team point totals recalculate incorrectly after closing app (iOS)
  • XWA points not loading correctly
  • Loses login and does not load squads after closing and reopening
  • GUI broken after adding support for other languages
  • Gideon Hask TIE/ln pilot listed incorrectly
  • Bug when inputting tournament dates (blank dropdown)
  • Bossk taping out at 666666 on Z-95 Headhunter
  • App won't load after deleting and reinstalling (connected to FB)
  • App freezes on home screen
  • App crashes and hangs during loading
  • App support link not working
  • App won't load after opening again
  • App does not open after last update
  • App crashes since most recent update
  • Separatist and Republic ships cost zero
  • Veteran Turret Gunner missing
  • Cards only available when others are present do not appear
  • RZ-2 A-Wing listed with 0 hull and no shields
  • Wave II not showing in Collection section
  • Maul cannot be added to a Rebel list with Ezra Bridger
  • Lambda shuttle crew deletion issue
  • Astromechs with same ability listed
  • Auzituk Gunship actions incorrect (reinforcement not coordinate)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Filter to hide non-collection items
  • Improve filtering logic (narrow results)
  • Add rules reference tab
  • Add simple game tracking
  • Add damage card search
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  • Download all images on WiFi
  • Support for iPad displays
  • Add card art
  • Incorporate 'your collection' feature
  • Spanish translation support

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Brick Search Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Brick Search Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Brickset Trial 3 Months3 Months trial$9.993 Months
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  • Brick Search Plus Annual3 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • Brick Search Plus Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
None

Launch Bay Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner free?
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Launch Bay Next free?
Launch Bay Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Launch Bay Next?
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is rated higher. BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Launch Bay Next averages 4.3 from 127 ratings.
Do BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Launch Bay Next have ads?
Neither BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner nor Launch Bay Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Launch Bay Next?
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and Launch Bay Next every 2 months. Most recently, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner was updated on November 6, 2026 and Launch Bay Next on November 2, 2026.

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