# Bricksee vs Scanfig

The clearest difference is rating: Scanfig at 4.6 against Bricksee's 3.9. Scanfig also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 16%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Bricksee's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricksee sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Scanfig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scanfig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanfig has 377 ratings behind it against 72, 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 58% of Scanfig's.

Bricksee ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanfig every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricksee | Scanfig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksee/id1531247091/reviews) | **[4.6 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **377** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Jeffs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456114868) | [Cornelius Munz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728016168) |

## 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 |


### Scanfig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052)

Decode the contents of LEGO Minifigure Series 25 boxes without opening them. Scan the data code on the box to reveal the specific Minifigure inside, including its name and an image. Report any scanning errors for improvement.

**Highlights:** Scan LEGO Minifigure Series 25 box data codes, Reveal Minifigure type, Display serial number, Show Minifigure name, Display Minifigure image, Report scanning errors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and ad-free
- 👍 Fun for kids and adults
- 👍 Helpful for avoiding duplicates
- 👍 Works on older iPhones
- 👍 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning
- 🐛 Camera focus issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 17
- 🐛 Incorrect identification for D&D series

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after first use
- Scanner button does nothing
- Incorrect identification for Dungeons & Dragons series
- Camera can't focus
- Scanner doesn't work for S26 figs

**Requested features**

- Improve camera focus
- Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricksee free?

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

### Is Scanfig free?

Scanfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bricksee or Scanfig?

Scanfig is rated higher. Bricksee averages 3.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Scanfig averages 4.6 from 377 ratings.

### Do Bricksee or Scanfig have ads?

Neither Bricksee nor Scanfig shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricksee or Scanfig?

Bricksee ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanfig every 3 months. Most recently, Bricksee was updated on September 18, 2026 and Scanfig on September 24, 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.*