Sidekick vs BrickScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidekick
Follow professional League of Legends matches live with real-time statistics. Analyze team and player performance, compare strengths and weaknesses, and feel like part of the game.
- Live match tracking
- Real-time statistics
- Team performance analysis
- Player performance analysis
- Head-to-head comparisons
- In-game participation
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Sidekick by Barracks es una aplicación para dispositivos móviles que permite seguir en directo las partidas de las ligas profesionales de League of Legends con estadísticas en tiempo real. No te pierdas ninguno de los encuentros de tus equipos y jugadores favoritos mientras eres parte de la experiencia más completa y genuina con todos los datos que te permitirán sentirte parte del juego. Cobertura en directo de los juegos de las distintas ligas profesionales de League of Legends con estadísticas que te ayudarán a comprender el juego. Entérate cómo llegan los equipos a las partidas de la siguiente fecha, analizando sus estadísticas consolidadas y el desempeño de sus jugadores a través del tiempo. Analiza 1 a 1 a todos los equipos y jugadores de las ligas profesionales, comparando su datos para identificar sus fortalezas y debilidades. Sé parte del juego participando y eligiendo a los mejores jugadores de los enfrentamientos mientras eres parte de la transmisión oficial.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
Sidekick and BrickScan both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 60% of BrickScan's. Sidekick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). BrickScan's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sidekick against 4.9 for BrickScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 60% of BrickScan's.
Sidekick ships an update every 10 days, BrickScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidekick | BrickScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.9 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 59.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barracks | BrickMonkey LLC |
Customer experience
Sidekick
BrickScan
Bugs and requests
Sidekick
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Sidekick
No in-app purchases
BrickScan
- Premium$7.991 Month
- Premium$54.991 Year
Questions
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