Craftis AR vs Brickstack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Craftis AR
Transform your crayon drawings into animated 4D characters that come to life on your screen. Scan a QR code from an activity pack and watch your creations interact with the real world through augmented reality.
- Bring drawings to life in 4D
- Augmented reality experience
- Interactive AR activities
- Combines coloring and 3D animation
- Sound integration for immersive experience
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Bring your colouring-in to life with the Craftis AR app! Use your crayons to design your own characters and watch them appear in 4D, right in front of your eyes. Download the free Craftis AR app, scan the QR code on your children’s activity pack and point your device towards the page. Whether it's discovering a new world through the eyes of a cheeky explorer, or being the lead singer in your own rock band, each QR code triggers a new activity which combines your colouring in, 3D animation and sound, to create a fully immersive AR experience. Don’t forget to show us your photos, we’d love to see them! @CraftisUK
Brickstack
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Point, shoot, identified Use your camera to recognise sets, parts, and minifigures instantly. No typing set numbers or hunting through catalogues — just snap and add. Your collection, always at a glance Every set, part, and minifigure you own in one place. Track status — sealed, built, parted out, or for sale — and search your inventory in seconds. Connected to BrickLink BrickLink is built in. Browse, sync your inventory, and manage your store directly from BrickStack — no switching apps. Reseller-ready Track what you paid, see current market values, and know exactly what's worth holding and what's ready to sell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and Privacy Policy: https://valdris.net/app/brickstack/privacy Always backed up Your inventory is stored securely in the cloud, so it's there whenever you need it. Whether you've got ten sets or ten thousand pieces, BrickStack keeps it all organised.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Craftis AR at none against Brickstack's 1. Craftis AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Brickstack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Craftis AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Craftis AR | Brickstack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Harmony Studios Limited | Brendan Tack |
In-app purchases
Craftis AR
No in-app purchases
Brickstack
- Pro Subscription$6.991 Month
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