BrickController2 vs BrickScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrickController2
Control your Lego creations with an iOS compatible gamepad. Supports various popular Lego receiver hubs for a seamless building and controlling experience.
- iOS gamepad control
- Lego creation control
- SBrick support
- BuWizz support
- Powered-Up HUB support
- Boost HUB support
- Technic HUB support
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BrickController 2 allows you to control your Lego creations using an iOS compatible gamepad. Supported receivers: - SBrick and SBrick Plus - BuWizz 1 and 2 - Lego Powered-Up HUB - Lego Boost HUB - Lego Technic HUB (Control+)
BrickScan
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.
- 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
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BrickMonkey is now BrickScan! Instantly identify over 16,000 minifigures and 76,000 LEGO parts—just snap a picture! Unlock the power of instant recognition with BrickScan - Minifigure Scanner, the most advanced scanner for LEGO fans, collectors, and hobbyists. Using your smartphone camera, scan and identify thousands of minifigs, bricks, and parts in seconds. Whether you’re organizing, tracking, or completing your collection, BrickScan is the ultimate tool for effortless identification and management. Minifigure & Part Scanner No more guessing. With BrickScan’s powerful image recognition, you can scan thousands of unique minifigures and LEGO parts. From heads and torsos to rare accessories, this scanner ensures every detail is accurately identified. Just snap a photo and let the app do the rest. Collection Tracker & Value Estimator Keep your collection organized like never before. Track your minifigs and LEGO bricks with ease, view detailed statistics, and check their estimated value. Whether you’re a beginner or a serious collector, this tool makes managing your LEGO checklist simple and efficient. Identify & Complete Your Minifigures Missing a part? Trying to complete a figure? Easily identify LEGO heads, torsos, legs, and accessories. Stop searching blindly—BrickScan helps you find exactly what you need to complete your minifigs quickly. Find Parts & Compare Prices Online Once a figure or part is identified, export your scans for easy inventory tracking or compare prices to find the best deals. Quickly locate sellers and avoid overpaying while expanding your collection. A Must-Have for LEGO Fans Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a casual hobbyist, or just starting out, this scanner makes managing your LEGO collection easier than ever. It’s more than just a checklist—it’s your personal LEGO collection assistant. Download BrickScan now and take your collection to the next level! BrickScan was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support BrickScan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BrickScan at 4.9 against BrickController2's 4.3. BrickScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 39). BrickController2'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.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BrickController2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.4K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of BrickController2'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.
BrickController2 ships an update every 5 weeks, BrickScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrickController2 | BrickScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (39 ratings) | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Istvan Murvai | BrickMonkey LLC |
Customer experience
BrickController2
BrickScan
Bugs and requests
BrickController2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BrickScan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning issues with low light conditions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
BrickController2
No in-app purchases
BrickScan
- Premium$7.991 Month
- Premium$54.991 Year
Questions
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