# LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ vs BrickAssist

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ at 9.3K against BrickAssist's 57. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 60%). BrickAssist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ against 4.8 for BrickAssist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ has 9.3K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of BrickAssist's.

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, BrickAssist every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ | BrickAssist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-technic-control-plus/id1465808291/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickassist/id6446454581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/347363505) | [Sebastien TURREL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663386992) |

## What reviewers say

### LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-technic-control-plus/id1465808291)

Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with realistic driving controls and interactive features. Engage in challenges, unlock achievements, and enjoy authentic sound effects for a new level of play.

**Highlights:** Realistic multi-function control mode, One-touch screen control schemes, Challenges and achievements, Unlockable badges, Inspiring videos, Authentic sound effects, Real-time data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth connection
- 👍 Great for little children and adults
- 👍 Realistic sounds and missions
- 👍 Onboard sensors provide useful feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Buggy controls and calibration problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lacks Bluetooth permission access
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck in firmware update loop
- Incorrect motor activation during calibration
- Bluetooth connection randomly drops
- Steering and throttle controls are swapped
- App crashes when losing a battle race

**Requested features**

- Custom control profiles for user-built models
- Support for MFi controllers
- Ability to edit saved movements
- Configurable control schemes
- Improved firmware update process


### BrickAssist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickassist/id6446454581)

Manage your LEGO collection, track store inventory, and plan builds. This app helps organize your bricks and spark creativity for LEGO enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** LEGO inventory management, LEGO Store PAB content checker, LEGO color directory, Build planning tools, Community access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ free?

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BrickAssist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or BrickAssist?

BrickAssist is rated higher. LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while BrickAssist averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or BrickAssist have ads?

Neither LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ nor BrickAssist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ or BrickAssist?

LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ ships an update every 2 months, and BrickAssist every 3 weeks. Most recently, LEGO® TECHNIC® CONTROL+ was updated on October 21, 2026 and BrickAssist on October 21, 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.*