Comparison

V vs Brickly Scan

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

Head to head
About

V

Features
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The V-Nova app provides a variety of example MPEG-5 Part 2 LCEVC-enhanced H.264/AVC video streams for both Live and VOD content. Watch the streams to see the higher quality achievable at low bitrates and compare with the included native H.264/AVC streams encoded without LCEVC enhancement. The content has been encoded the V-Nova Platform and users can also use the app to play back their own content encoded on the platform if you have signed up for an encoding account at platform.v-nova.com.

About

Brickly Scan

Instantly identify LEGO minifigures, sets, and loose parts with AI-powered scanning. Track your collection's real-time market value, organize your inventory, and find missing pieces to complete your builds.

Highlights
  • AI Minifigure Scanner
  • Set and Piece Scanner
  • Real-Time Collection Valuation
  • Inventory Organizer
  • Part Matching for Builds
  • Building Instructions Access
  • Global Market Price Guide
Features
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Brickly Scan is the ultimate LEGO® scanner, set tracker, and collection manager built for builders, AFOL collectors, and investors. Simply point your camera to instantly scan LEGO sets, identify individual minifigures, catalog loose parts, and monitor your collection value in real time. AI LEGO SCANNER & IDENTIFIER - Minifigure Scanner: Scan any minifigure (new, vintage, or rare) to identify it instantly. - Set Scanner: Identify sets in seconds by scanning the box or instructions. - Piece & Pile Scanner: Snap a photo of a pile of loose bricks to detect and count individual parts. - Blind Box Scanner: Scan the codes on collectible minifigure blind boxes to see what's inside before opening! COLLECTION TRACKER & PORTFOLIO VALUE - Real-Time Valuation: Check the market value of your sets and minifigures using live pricing. - Value Analytics: Track your total portfolio worth, price trends, and gain/loss performance over time. - Inventory Organizer: Separate your items by built, unbuilt, wishlist, or custom categories. - Easy Export: Export your inventory in CSV or XML format for seamless use with BrickLink and Rebrickable. BUILD WITH THE BRICKS YOU OWN - Part Matching: Match your scanned loose pieces against our database of build recipes. - Rebuild Sets: See exactly which parts are missing to complete your vintage sets. - Building Instructions: Access building guides for thousands of sets directly inside the app. CATALOG & MARKET PRICE CHECK - Price Guide: Compare new and used prices across global marketplaces. - Set Database: Search sets, minifigures, and parts by theme (Star Wars, Technic, Ninjago, Creator, etc.), year, or ID. - Missing Pieces: Manage a checklist of parts you need to order to complete your builds. Brickly Scan is free to download. Upgrade to Pro or Premium to unlock unlimited scans, unlimited inventory tracking, and advanced portfolio export tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

V4 screens
Brickly Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against Brickly Scan's 3. Brickly Scan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brickly Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 2 months, Brickly Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
V versus Brickly Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBrickly Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—76 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV-Nova Services LtdAHMET TURK

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Brickly Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • Brickly Scan Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brickly Scan free?
Brickly Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or Brickly Scan have ads?
Neither V nor Brickly Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Brickly Scan?
V ships an update every 2 months, and Brickly Scan weekly. Most recently, V was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brickly Scan on November 5, 2026.

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