Comparison

Brickit vs BrickScan

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

Head to head
About

Brickit

This app helps you build new creations from your existing brick collection. Scan your bricks to identify them, then choose from suggested building ideas. Step-by-step instructions guide your building process, and a feature helps you locate specific bricks within your pile.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify bricks
  • Suggests building ideas
  • Step-by-step building instructions
  • Locate specific bricks
  • Count brick details
Features
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Brickit is a smart brick scanner that helps you turn your loose bricks into new creations. Have a box, pile, or any collection of bricks at home? Brickit scans your bricks, helps you organize them, and suggests things you can build with the parts you already have. With Brickit 5.0, the app is faster, clearer, and more useful than ever — whether you want to build something new, manage your family brick collection, or find a specific piece in a pile. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH BRICKIT SCAN YOUR BRICKS Spread out your bricks, take a photo with Brickit scanner, and let it recognize individual parts on the image. BUILD FROM WHAT YOU HAVE Brickit suggests thousands of ideas for the builds you can create with the bricks you already own. Build animals, robots, vehicles, spaceships, your favorite characters or anything you want. FOLLOW STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Use simple building instructions to create something new. Follow the steps exactly or use them as inspiration for your own ideas. FIND BRICKS FASTER Looking for a specific part? Select it in the catalog, and Brickit will highlight where it is in your photo. When building, the app also highlights the pieces you need for each step. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION Keep track of your bricks digitally and make better use of the pieces you already own. PERFECT FOR LEGO® FANS, FAMILIES, AND BUILDERS Brickit is made for anyone with loose toy bricks at home — kids, parents, collectors, and adult builders who want to rediscover their collection and build more from it. BRICKIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Brickit Pro gives you access to advanced features and more ways to scan, build, and organize your bricks. — Brickit Pro subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. — You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. — License agreement: https://brickit.app/eula/ — Privacy policy: https://brickit.app/privacy-policy/ Brickit was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group does not sponsor, authorize, or support Brickit.

About

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.

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
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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/

Screenshots

Brickit4 screens
BrickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrickScan at 4.9 against Brickit's 4.6. Brickit's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1.4K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Brickit sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brickit has 22K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Brickit's written reviews are positive against 59% of BrickScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brickit versus BrickScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickitBrickScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings)4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better1.4K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrickit Inc.BrickMonkey LLC

Customer experience

Brickit

All ratings22,335 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews983 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative38.0%

BrickScan

All ratings1,439 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative36.4%

User reviews

Brickit

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Impressive scanning capabilities
  • 👍 Helpful build ideas
  • 🔍 Identifies brick locations
  • 💡 Potential for creativity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate brick identification
  • 🔍 Lack of color recognition
  • 🤔 Suggested builds not always buildable
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of bricks needed

BrickScan

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Brickit

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during scanning
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually add bricks to catalog
  • Option to filter by available bricks
  • Brick set lookup and instructions
  • Multiple photo scanning for larger collections

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

20 purchases

Brickit

Subscriptions17
  • Brickit Pro (1 Month)3 variants$6.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) 50% Off1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) Discount1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year) Discount1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.001 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Brickit Pro (Trial + 1 Year)3 Days trial$64.991 Year
One-time3
  • Illustrated Story$0.49
  • Illustrated Story$1.49
  • Brickit Pro (Lifetime) 50% Off$49.99
2 purchases

BrickScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Brickit free?
Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickScan free?
BrickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brickit or BrickScan?
BrickScan is rated higher. Brickit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while BrickScan averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Brickit or BrickScan have ads?
Neither Brickit nor BrickScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brickit or BrickScan?
Brickit ships an update weekly, and BrickScan weekly. Most recently, Brickit was updated on September 24, 2026 and BrickScan on September 23, 2026.

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