Comparison

LEGO® Builder vs BitWaves Radio

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

BitWaves Radio

Features
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Take South Australia’s favourite community radio wherever you go. The BitWaves Radio app gives you instant access to both of our stations: BitWaves – The best of the 90’s & 2000’s, with all the hits that defined a generation. BitWaves Classics – Timeless music from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, celebrating the golden eras of pop and rock. Features Live Streaming – Listen to BitWaves and BitWaves Classics anywhere, anytime. Local Shows – Enjoy unique programs hosted by passionate presenters across SA. Background Audio – Keep the music playing while you browse or use other apps. High Quality Sound – Crisp, clear audio streaming over Wi-Fi or mobile data. For the Community – BitWaves is proudly South Australian, supporting local voices, events, and music culture. Whether you’re reliving your favourite 90’s hits, discovering classics from the 70’s, or just need the perfect soundtrack for your day — BitWaves Radio has you covered. Download the app today and tune into BitWaves & BitWaves Classics — South Australia’s home of great music from the 60’s through to the 2000’s.

Screenshots

LEGO® Builder4 screens
BitWaves Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LEGO® Builder at every 3 weeks against BitWaves Radio's every 13 months. LEGO® Builder also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, BitWaves Radio every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
LEGO® Builder versus BitWaves Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® BuilderBitWaves Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (292K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings292K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEGOBITWAVES RADIO COMMUNITY INCORPORATED

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

BitWaves Radio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® Builder

No in-app purchases

None

BitWaves Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEGO® Builder free?
LEGO® Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitWaves Radio free?
BitWaves Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LEGO® Builder or BitWaves Radio have ads?
Neither LEGO® Builder nor BitWaves Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® Builder or BitWaves Radio?
LEGO® Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, and BitWaves Radio every 13 months. Most recently, LEGO® Builder was updated on November 11, 2026 and BitWaves Radio on October 30, 2026.

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