# BrickController2 vs Pileometer by Brickit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickController2 at none against Pileometer by Brickit's 6. BrickController2 also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Pileometer by Brickit's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (357 vs 39). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BrickController2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BrickController2 against 4.4 for Pileometer by Brickit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pileometer by Brickit has 357 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BrickController2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pileometer by Brickit's.

BrickController2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrickController2 | Pileometer by Brickit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickcontroller2/id1441923224/reviews) | **[4.4 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istvan Murvai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441923223) | [Brickit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613012621) |

## 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


### Pileometer by Brickit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507)

This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.

**Highlights:** Precise digital catalog of parts, Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition, Parts location guidance, Building ideas library, Organize scattered brick collections

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (3 Months) | $40.49 | per 3 months |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and sorting
- 👍 Helpful for organizing large LEGO collections
- 💡 Useful for finding missing pieces
- 🤩 Game-changing for LEGO enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent piece recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💻 Compatibility issues and crashes
- 🔢 Missing many LEGO piece types

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
- Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
- Scanning problems with certain device configurations

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
- Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
- Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
- Expanded color and part selection in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrickController2 free?

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

### Is Pileometer by Brickit free?

Pileometer by Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BrickController2 or Pileometer by Brickit?

Pileometer by Brickit is rated higher. BrickController2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Pileometer by Brickit averages 4.4 from 357 ratings.

### Do BrickController2 or Pileometer by Brickit have ads?

Neither BrickController2 nor Pileometer by Brickit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrickController2 or Pileometer by Brickit?

BrickController2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. Most recently, BrickController2 was updated on August 31, 2026 and Pileometer by Brickit on September 23, 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.*