Comparison

LEGO® Builder vs BrickScan

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

Head to head
About

LEGO® Builder

This app provides interactive 3D building instructions for LEGO sets. It allows users to zoom, rotate, and view models from all angles, with step-by-step guidance. It also features a collaborative building mode for multiple users and a digital library of thousands of instruction manuals.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D building instructions
  • Zoom, rotate, and view from all angles
  • Step-by-step digital guidance
  • Collaborative 'Build Together' mode
  • Digital library of thousands of instructions
  • Track building progress and brick count
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LEGO® Builder is the official building instructions app for LEGO® sets that guides you on an easy, fun, and collaborative digital building adventure. Build your set like never before: - Step into a new way of building with an intuitive 3D building experience that lets you zoom, rotate, and view LEGO® sets from every angle. - Use step-by-step digital building instructions to see each brick clearly and bring your set to life with confidence. Build Together with friends and family! - Build Together is a fun, social building experience designed for multiple builders to work together. - You can team up and divide tasks to complete your LEGO® set as a group - perfect for fun social family nights, birthdays, or holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas. - Share a PIN code to join as a host or builder, take turns completing building steps, and collaborate to finish the model together. - Check in the app to see if your LEGO® set can be built using the Build Together feature. Discover thousands of LEGO® instructions - Explore a digital library of LEGO® building instructions from 2000 to today. - Search by set name or number, or scan the QR code on your instruction manual to open it instantly in the app. Follow a story as you build - Unlock enriched content and guided building experiences for select LEGO® themes, bringing extra fun and imagination to your 3D building journey. Unlock more with a LEGO® Account - Save your progress, build a digital collection of your LEGO® sets, and track your total number of bricks. - Pick up right where you left off - anytime, anywhere. Track your building journey - Now you can keep a record of your completed sets, see your total bricks built, and celebrate your progress as a LEGO® Builder. Things to keep in mind - You’ll need a stable internet connection to use this app. We’re always adding new digital building instructions so you can expand your collection, explore new sets, and find even more ways to build together. - Want to know if your set includes digital instructions or Build Together mode? Check in the app and start your collaborative adventure today! We're eager to hear how we can make the LEGO® Builder app even better for you! Please leave us your thoughts and recommendations in the reviews to help us make the LEGO® Builder app even better. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2025 The LEGO Group.

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

LEGO® Builder4 screens
BrickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEGO® Builder at none against BrickScan's 2. LEGO® Builder also leads on ratings volume (282K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (77% vs 59%). BrickScan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LEGO® Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LEGO® Builder against 4.9 for BrickScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Builder has 282K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of LEGO® Builder's written reviews are positive against 59% of BrickScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, BrickScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LEGO® Builder versus BrickScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® BuilderBrickScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (282K ratings)4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings282K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEGOBrickMonkey LLC

Customer experience

LEGO® Builder

All ratings281,529 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews3,727 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.2%

BrickScan

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

User reviews

LEGO® Builder

From 282K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for building sets
  • 🤖 Great 3D instructions
  • 💡 Ability to save built sets
  • 🎨 Organized by theme and year

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when using sticker steps
  • 🔍 Missing instructions for older/retired sets
  • 🔍 Incomplete set of instructions for newer sets
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific sets
  • 🔍 Inability to add older sets to collection

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

LEGO® Builder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sets disappearing from collection after updates
  • Inability to log in and save collection
  • Slow loading and reloading of instructions
  • Zoom and navigation issues on instructions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more older/retired sets
  • Improve navigation and search functionality
  • Allow adding of older sets to collection
  • Implement wishlist feature
  • Add more personalization options for profiles

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

None

LEGO® Builder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$54.991 Year

Questions

Is LEGO® Builder free?
LEGO® Builder 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, LEGO® Builder or BrickScan?
BrickScan is rated higher. LEGO® Builder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while BrickScan averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.
Do LEGO® Builder or BrickScan have ads?
Neither LEGO® Builder nor BrickScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® Builder or BrickScan?
LEGO® Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrickScan weekly. Most recently, LEGO® Builder was updated on September 24, 2026 and BrickScan on September 23, 2026.

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