Comparison

Droid Depot vs BrickScan

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

Head to head
About

Droid Depot

Build and interact with digital droids or control your physical custom astromech units. Engage in various games, from dancing and piloting to strategy, all inspired by the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge experience.

Highlights
  • Build virtual droids
  • Connect to physical droids via Bluetooth
  • Droid piloting game
  • Droid maneuvering game
  • Droid strategy game
  • Digital droid creation
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Bring the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge experience home with the Droid Depot companion app. Build a Digital Droid or play games with your Droid Depot Custom Astromech Droids. Games include: •Maneuvering - choreograph a dance sequence to the tunes of DJ R3X •Piloting - drive your Droid around freely •Strategy - play a game of Tic Tac Toe against your Droid •Build - Build a virtual droid using schematics from Mubo’s Droid Depot* https://disneytermsofuse.com/ https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/ https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-california-privacy-rights/ https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnsmi/ https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/for-parents/childrens-online-privacy-policy/ This app uses Bluetooth to connect to your physical Droid. * Free to play - does not require a physical Droid

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 powerful AI scanner. It's the ultimate tool for LEGO fans to complete their sets and find the best deals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered minifigure identification
  • Scan thousands of LEGO parts
  • Collection tracking and statistics
  • Value estimation for collection
  • Find missing parts for figures
  • Compare prices online
  • Export scans for inventory
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

Droid Depot4 screens
BrickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrickScan at 4.9 against Droid Depot's 3.6. BrickScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). Droid Depot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Droid Depot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 639 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Droid Depot's written reviews are positive against 60% of BrickScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Droid Depot ships an update every 31 months, BrickScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Droid Depot versus BrickScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroid DepotBrickScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (639 ratings)4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews59.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6391.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDisneyBrickMonkey LLC

Customer experience

Droid Depot

All ratings597 ratings
Positive64.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.2%
Negative29.9%

BrickScan

All ratings1,594 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative35.6%

User reviews

Droid Depot

From 639 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Fun features like dancing and tic-tac-toe
  • 🚀 Responsive app controls
  • 👍 Enhances droid personality
  • 🚀 Easier to use than physical remote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Droid disconnects after a few minutes
  • 🐛 Accessory button doesn't work
  • 🐛 Droid builder is very limited

BrickScan

From 1.6K 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

Droid Depot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to edit droid name or affiliation
  • No support for newer droid models (C-series)
  • Music doesn't play during dance mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more games and interactive experiences
  • Allow customization of droid appearance
  • Enable multi-droid connectivity and interactions
  • Implement a 'follow me' mode for the droid
  • Add more music tracks for the dance feature

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

Droid Depot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Droid Depot free?
Droid Depot 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, Droid Depot or BrickScan?
BrickScan is rated higher. Droid Depot averages 3.6 out of 5 from 639 ratings, while BrickScan averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Droid Depot or BrickScan have ads?
Neither Droid Depot nor BrickScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Droid Depot or BrickScan?
Droid Depot ships an update every 31 months, and BrickScan weekly. Most recently, Droid Depot was updated on November 6, 2026 and BrickScan on November 7, 2026.

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