# BrickController2 vs BrickScan

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrickController2 | BrickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickcontroller2/id1441923224/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istvan Murvai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441923223) | [BrickMonkey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602067463) |

## What reviewers say

### BrickController2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickcontroller2/id1441923224)

Control your Lego creations with an iOS compatible gamepad. Supports various popular Lego receiver hubs for a seamless building and controlling experience.

**Highlights:** iOS gamepad control, Lego creation control, SBrick support, BuWizz support, Powered-Up HUB support, Boost HUB support, Technic HUB support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for identifying and cataloging minifigures
- 🚀 Saves a lot of time sorting through parts
- 💡 Useful features like linking to Bricklink
- 👍 Accurate in recognizing most minifigures
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues or scanning errors
- 🔍 Limited free scans per day
- 💰 Prices not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with low light conditions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrickController2 free?

BrickController2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BrickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrickController2 or BrickScan?

BrickScan is rated higher. BrickController2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while BrickScan averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do BrickController2 or BrickScan have ads?

Neither BrickController2 nor BrickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrickController2 or BrickScan?

BrickController2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and BrickScan weekly. Most recently, BrickController2 was updated on August 31, 2026 and BrickScan on September 26, 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.*