Comparison

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner vs Code Scan

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

Code Scan

This app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes, DataMatrix, and specialized formats like VDS. It offers features like camera zoom, flash support, and a history of scanned codes. Users can also share scanned data and create new barcodes.

Highlights
  • Scans all 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Supports MicroQR, VDS, and ICAO Datastructures
  • Adjustable camera zoom and flash for low light
  • Scan history and sharing functionality
  • Generates QR, DataMatrix, and PDF417 barcodes
  • Dark mode and dark AppIcon support
Features
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Scan and create every common 1D and 2D barcode - one at a time or continuously in Batch Scan. Export your history as CSV or automatically send scans to your own server. Unlike an ordinary scanner, Code Scan also verifies the cryptographic seals on official documents. WHAT IT READS • QR, MicroQR and rMQR (rectangular MicroQR) • DataMatrix, including DMRE • Aztec, PDF417, MaxiCode • EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E • Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF / ITF-14 • GS1 DataBar and DataBar Expanded • VDS, VDS-NC and IDB document seals Codes are decoded on your device: from the live camera, from a photo in your library, or from an image you share into the app from somewhere else. DIGITAL SEALS ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS This is what sets Code Scan apart: it does not just read the seal, it checks the cryptographic signature. • VDS (Visible Digital Seal, BSI TR-03137) in DataMatrix • VDS-NC (ICAO) and IDB (ICAO Datastructure for Barcode) in QR codes • Signatures verified against X.509 certificates, kept up to date automatically • Import your own X.509 certificates for closed ecosystems • MRZ data contained in a seal is parsed and shown in readable form This app supports reading and verification of (among others) VDS Profiles: - Social Insurance Card - Residence Permit Document - ICAO Visa Document - ICAO Emergency Travel Document - German Arrival Attestation Document - Address Sticker for German Identity Card - Place of Residence Sticker for German Passports VDS-NC Profiles: - ICAO PoT and PoV (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC17 WG3/TF5) CREATE YOUR OWN CODES • QR, DataMatrix, Aztec, PDF417 and Code 128 • Live preview while you type • Choose the QR error correction level (L / M / Q / H) or the PDF417 level (0-8) • Keep your codes in a library, mark favorites, share any of them as an image FASTER IN EVERYDAY USE • Camera light in four brightness steps and 1x / 2x / 4x zoom - for tiny print, dark rooms and laminated documents • Share a screenshot from any app to read the code inside it, or share a link to turn it into a code • Batch Scan: capture multiple codes without a result screen and save them straight to your history • Siri and Shortcuts: create a code or open the scanner by voice, or build both actions into your own shortcuts • Recreate a scanned code in a single tap, with the content already filled in A HISTORY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Grouped into Starred, Today, This Week and Before • Scanning a code again updates the existing entry instead of piling up duplicates • Export and share your scan history as a CSV file • Stored seals are re-verified in the background against the current certificates, so an expired signature stops showing as valid FOR PROFESSIONAL USE • GS1 application identifiers parsed and labelled • Open recognized links immediately, skipping the result screen • Copy and share the raw code data instead of the interpreted content • Optionally send scans automatically to your own HTTPS endpoint (off by default) • Play a confirmation sound after successful transfers • Native iPad layouts PRIVACY Decoding happens entirely on your device, and your history stays there. There is no account and no tracking. To verify seals, the app downloads the public signer certificates from our certificate service. The optional face comparison against a document portrait is the one feature that sends an image to a KURZ Digital service, and only when you start it yourself. For wishes and suggestions just contact us at info@kurzdigital.com

Screenshots

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner4 screens
Code Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner and Code Scan both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Code Scan's written reviews are positive against 36% of BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's. Code Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 730). 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 $3.99 per month. Code Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 730 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's written reviews are positive against 79% of Code Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner ships an update every 6 days, Code Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner versus Code Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickSearch Minifigure ScannerCode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings)4.6 (730 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better730
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiro Media LtdKURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

All ratings2,314 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative55.0%

Code Scan

All ratings730 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative11.8%

User reviews

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

From 2.3K 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

Code Scan

From 730 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
  • 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
  • 💡 Supports various barcode and QR code types
  • 💡 Excellent for difficult-to-scan codes
  • 💡 Flashlight feature is convenient

Room to improve

  • 😡 Nag pop-up for reviews
  • 🐛 Does not load websites
  • 🐛 Useless for specific registration tasks
  • 🐛 Copy or close options produce no result

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

Code Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Does not load websites
  • Copy or close options produce no result

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to view previously scanned QR codes (not just data)
  • Option to contribute via donation instead of ads

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Brick Search Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Brick Search Plus Monthly$4.991 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

Code Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner free?
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Scan free?
Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Code Scan?
Code Scan is rated higher. BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Code Scan averages 4.6 from 730 ratings.
Do BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Code Scan have ads?
Neither BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner nor Code Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner or Code Scan?
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner ships an update every 6 days, and Code Scan every 4 weeks. Most recently, BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Code Scan on September 23, 2026.

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