Puzzle Tracker vs Brick Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzle Tracker
Organize your jigsaw puzzle collection and track your progress. Log completed puzzles, measure puzzling time, and categorize your collection into wishlists, waiting lists, or completed projects. Share your achievements with friends easily.
- Create puzzle gallery
- Measure puzzling time with pause
- Categorize puzzles (Wishlist, Waiting, Completed)
- Track progress by photos and days
- Share results with friends
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This application will help you: - create your own puzzle gallery, including the pictures you already completed, - measure your puzzling time (with pause option), - put your puzzles into correct categories: Wishlist, Waiting list, Completed, - track your progress by photos and days, - share your results with friends only in a few clicks! Thanks to the filtring and sorting options navigating the application is super easy. Check it out and start your another puzzle journey with Puzzle Tracker!
Brick Scanner
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Point your camera at any collectible building set and quickly discover its estimated value. Brick Scanner turns your phone into a collector's most useful tool — scan the box, confirm the match, and see estimated market value before you buy, sell, or add anything to your collection. WHY COLLECTORS USE BRICK SCANNER Scan barcodes or box text instantly — no manual searching through catalogs Confirm every match before it's saved, so your collection stays accurate See an estimated market value range for free, with a more detailed estimate for Premium members Found a set at a store, garage sale, or online listing? Check its estimated value on the spot and make a more informed buying decision Track your entire collection and its total estimated value in one place START IN SECONDS, NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Open the app and start scanning immediately. No sign-up, no email, no waiting. Your collection is stored on your device. BRICK SCANNER PREMIUM Premium unlocks more detailed market value estimates and unlimited price checks. Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. BUILT FOR HOW COLLECTORS ACTUALLY SHOP Whether you're hunting retired sets, growing a collection of small buildable figures, or making sure you don't overpay at a garage sale, Brick Scanner helps you identify what's in front of you and understand its estimated market value. Brick Scanner is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any toy manufacturer or brand. Some features require an internet connection. Privacy Policy: https://brickscannerapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://brickscannerapp.com/terms Support: https://brickscannerapp.com/support Data Deletion: https://brickscannerapp.com/data-deletion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzle Tracker at every 8 days against Brick Scanner's every 3 weeks. Puzzle Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Puzzle Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brick Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Puzzle Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Brick Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzle Tracker | Brick Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (637 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 637 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Dawid Kurek | Bigs |
Bugs and requests
Puzzle Tracker
Reported bugs
9 issues- Barcode scanner not working or producing incorrect results
- Photos not displaying in overview (only last 5 visible)
- Clicking on individual puzzles produces no response
- App crashes requiring phone restart
- Battery drain after closing app
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- Photos disappearing from database
- Login/account creation failures
- Barcode scan results in wrong language
- Inconsistent image matching during scans
Requested features
15 requests- Barcode scanning for free (currently subscription-only)
- Multiple completion times tracking for same puzzle
- Multi-user/profile support for couples or families
- Manual UPC number entry option
- Search function that works with partial/keyword matching
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- Puzzle disposition tracking (Kept, Donated, Sold, etc.)
- Puzzle material field (Cardboard, Wood, etc.)
- Social features to view friends' collections
- Tag-based filtering for Wheel of Fortune
- Place of purchase and price fields
- iPad-optimized version
- Additional puzzle piece count options (e.g., 300 pieces)
- Manual brand entry for unlisted manufacturers
- More detailed statistics (brand preferences, etc.)
- Ad-supported free option instead of paid model
Brick Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Puzzle Tracker
- Premium version14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium version$9.991 Year
- Premium version14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Small coffee$2.99
- Medium coffee$5.99
- Large coffee$9.99
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- Puzzle Tracker Premium$79.99
Brick Scanner
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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