# Bricksee vs Minifig Scan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minifig Scan at 98% against Bricksee's 16%. Minifig Scan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (3K vs 73). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricksee sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minifig Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 3K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Bricksee's written reviews are positive against 98% of Minifig Scan's.

Bricksee ships an update every 3 weeks, Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricksee | Minifig Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksee/id1531247091/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **98.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Jeffs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456114868) | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricksee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksee/id1531247091)

Organize and track your favorite Lego sets and bricks with this AI-powered catalog. Access high-quality digital instructions, manage wishlists, and compete with friends through achievements and leaderboards. Stay updated with weekly new set notifications.

**Highlights:** Track set progress, Digital instructions, Browse 10,000+ sets, Wishlist management, Achievements and leaderboards, Privacy-focused, on-device data, New set notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bricksee+ Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Minifig Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662)

Scan data codes on LEGO Minifigure boxes to identify the figure inside. This fan-made app helps you discover which minifigure you'll get before opening. It may also provide links to purchase figures online.

**Highlights:** Scan minifigure data codes, Identify minifigure contents, Links to purchase products, Fan-made identification tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a minifig | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a set | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📋 Helpful collection tracking
- 💰 Saves money on duplicates
- 🤖 Easy to use and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes
- 🤖 Occasional scanning issues
- 🗄️ Lack of support for older/other Minifig series

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional incorrect figure identification
- Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Minifig series
- Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
- Implement manual code entry option
- Add historical collection data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricksee free?

Bricksee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minifig Scan free?

Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bricksee or Minifig Scan?

Minifig Scan is rated higher. Bricksee averages 3.9 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Minifig Scan averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do Bricksee or Minifig Scan have ads?

Neither Bricksee nor Minifig Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricksee or Minifig Scan?

Bricksee ships an update every 3 weeks, and Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bricksee was updated on October 23, 2026 and Minifig Scan on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*