Comparison

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR vs Brick Garage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with augmented reality. Interact with models through realistic simulations, games, and educational content. Explore vehicles and learn about engineering with interactive AR challenges.

Highlights
  • AR model interaction
  • Realistic sound effects
  • Robotics and engineering learning
  • Racing car simulations
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Life-size model viewing
  • X-ray view
Features
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Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to a new level of realism: • Get unique experiences designed especially for each LEGO Technic AR model. • Enjoy realistic sound effects and lifelike features and functions. • Learn about robotics, engineering, rock sampling and more when you combine the AR app with the LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) model. • Explore LEGO Technic racing cars using the AR app to see the racetrack appear in front of you as you test your racing skills, play mini-games and beat your own record, and see trackside features like pitstops or grandstands appear (dependent on the model you are playing with). • Take the Yamaha MT-10 SP for a test drive in AR with throttle, brakes, gear shifting and driver dashboard, all based on the real Yamaha controls. See how the real vehicle or the LEGO model would look, life-size in your room, or use the x-ray view to see inside the motorcycle. Here are some models you can explore with the AR app… • LEGO Technic Formula E® Porsche 99X Electric (42137) • LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500® (42138) • LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) • LEGO Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP (42159) … and the list keeps growing! (Remember that each of these sets is sold separately.) Each of these models comes with its own unique AR experience. Whether it’s the Yamaha MT-10 SP, the Formula E Porsche race car, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the NASA Mars Rover Perseverance, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test with augmented realism. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. For app support, contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details, refer to http://service.LEGO.com/contactus Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. Read more on http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy and http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/terms-of-use-for-apps LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. Under license of Porsche AG. Formula E is a trademark of Formula E Holdings Ltd. Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to the LEGO Group. Shelby® and GT500® are registered trademarks of Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. and used under license. NASA Insignia and identifiers provided and used with permission of NASA. JPL logo provided and used with permission of the California Institute of Technology. Yamaha, the Tuning Fork Mark, MT-10 SP and the likeness there of are trademarks of Yamaha Motor Corp., USA & Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd used under license.

About

Brick Garage

Manage your LEGO Speed Champions collection with this app. Track owned sets, discover missing ones, and organize your entire collection by year and brand. Includes a dedicated section for F1 sets and a wishlist feature.

Highlights
  • Track owned LEGO Speed Champions sets
  • Discover missing sets
  • Organize by year and brand
  • Dedicated F1 set section
  • Wishlist functionality
  • Browse full catalog
  • View set details (year, pieces, retired status)
Features
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Brick Garage is the ultimate LEGO® Speed Champions collector app — built for fans who want to track every set they own, discover what's missing from their collection, and stay organized across every year and brand. YOUR GARAGE Your Garage is your personal collection hub. Add sets as you build them, track your progress with a visual completion meter, and see exactly how many Speed Champions sets you own. Filter your Garage by 6-wide or 8-wide sets to see your collection broken down by category. PIT LANE A dedicated section for your F1® collection. Every Formula 1 set lives here separately, keeping your racing lineup organized and easy to browse. WISHLIST Found a set you want but don't have yet? Add it to your Wishlist. When you get it, hit "Move to Garage" and it transfers instantly — no double entry needed. FULL CATALOG Browse the complete LEGO® Speed Champions lineup from every year, brand, and generation. Filter by year, width (6-wide or 8-wide), or brand to find exactly what you're looking for. Search by set name or set number to jump straight to any set. SET DETAILS Each set shows you the name, set number, year released, piece count, brand, and whether it's retired or retiring soon — so you always know what to grab before it's gone. PREMIUM Upgrade to Brick Garage Premium to unlock unlimited Garage slots and get the full collector experience. Free users can add up to 3 sets to get started. Whether you have 3 sets or 300, Brick Garage is the easiest way to manage your LEGO® Speed Champions collection. Download free and start building your garage today. --- Brick Garage is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group or Formula 1. Terms of Use: https://nadeaapps.com/terms.html

Screenshots

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR4 screens
Brick Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEGO® TECHNIC® AR at none against Brick Garage's 2. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brick Garage's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brick Garage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brick Garage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® AR has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR ships an update every 2 months, Brick Garage every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR versus Brick Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® TECHNIC® ARBrick Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size853 MB341 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEGONADEA Apps LLC

Customer experience

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

All ratings3,060 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.3%

Brick Garage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to scan or detect models
  • Glitchy track movement and positioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • More compatible LEGO sets
  • Additional tracks and modes
  • Offline or standalone gameplay
  • Improved scanning and stability

Brick Garage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Brick Garage

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is LEGO® TECHNIC® AR free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brick Garage free?
Brick Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® TECHNIC® AR or Brick Garage?
Brick Garage is rated higher. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Brick Garage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LEGO® TECHNIC® AR or Brick Garage have ads?
Neither LEGO® TECHNIC® AR nor Brick Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® TECHNIC® AR or Brick Garage?
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR ships an update every 2 months, and Brick Garage every 2 days. Most recently, LEGO® TECHNIC® AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brick Garage on October 31, 2026.

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