# SetMatch vs Bricksee

SetMatch and Bricksee both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of SetMatch's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bricksee's. SetMatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Bricksee's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricksee sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SetMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for SetMatch against 3.9 for Bricksee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricksee has 72 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of SetMatch's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bricksee's.

SetMatch ships an update weekly, Bricksee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMatch | Bricksee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmatch/id1317647093/reviews) | **[3.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksee/id1531247091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 15.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Preiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/310093917) | [Harry Jeffs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456114868) |

## What reviewers say

### SetMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmatch/id1317647093)

This app helps you rebuild your LEGO sets by identifying missing pieces. You can load your sets, select the pieces you have, and it will tell you what's needed to complete them. It also helps identify where loose bricks belong.

**Highlights:** Load and manage LEGO sets, Identify missing set pieces, Find the set for loose bricks, Efficiently restore LEGO collections, Organize LEGO pieces by set

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bricksee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksee/id1531247091)

Organize and track your favorite Lego sets and bricks with this AI-powered catalog. Access high-quality digital instructions, manage wishlists, and compete with friends through achievements and leaderboards. Stay updated with weekly new set notifications.

**Highlights:** Track set progress, Digital instructions, Browse 10,000+ sets, Wishlist management, Achievements and leaderboards, Privacy-focused, on-device data, New set notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bricksee+ Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMatch free?

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

### Is Bricksee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SetMatch or Bricksee?

Bricksee is rated higher. SetMatch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Bricksee averages 3.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do SetMatch or Bricksee have ads?

Neither SetMatch nor Bricksee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetMatch or Bricksee?

SetMatch ships an update weekly, and Bricksee every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetMatch was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bricksee on October 14, 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.*