BrickScan vs LSW Sets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrickScan
Instantly identify thousands of LEGO minifigures and parts by simply taking a picture. Organize, track, and estimate the value of your collection with this advanced scanner. A must-have tool for collectors and hobbyists.
- AI-powered minifigure and part identification
- Scan thousands of unique figures and bricks
- Collection tracking and value estimation
- Identify missing parts for completion
- Compare prices and find sellers online
- Organize and manage LEGO collections
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BrickMonkey is now BrickScan! Instantly identify over 16,000 minifigures and 76,000 LEGO parts—just snap a picture! Unlock the power of instant recognition with BrickScan - Minifigure Scanner, the most advanced scanner for LEGO fans, collectors, and hobbyists. Using your smartphone camera, scan and identify thousands of minifigs, bricks, and parts in seconds. Whether you’re organizing, tracking, or completing your collection, BrickScan is the ultimate tool for effortless identification and management. Minifigure & Part Scanner No more guessing. With BrickScan’s powerful image recognition, you can scan thousands of unique minifigures and LEGO parts. From heads and torsos to rare accessories, this scanner ensures every detail is accurately identified. Just snap a photo and let the app do the rest. Collection Tracker & Value Estimator Keep your collection organized like never before. Track your minifigs and LEGO bricks with ease, view detailed statistics, and check their estimated value. Whether you’re a beginner or a serious collector, this tool makes managing your LEGO checklist simple and efficient. Identify & Complete Your Minifigures Missing a part? Trying to complete a figure? Easily identify LEGO heads, torsos, legs, and accessories. Stop searching blindly—BrickScan helps you find exactly what you need to complete your minifigs quickly. Find Parts & Compare Prices Online Once a figure or part is identified, export your scans for easy inventory tracking or compare prices to find the best deals. Quickly locate sellers and avoid overpaying while expanding your collection. A Must-Have for LEGO Fans Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a casual hobbyist, or just starting out, this scanner makes managing your LEGO collection easier than ever. It’s more than just a checklist—it’s your personal LEGO collection assistant. Download BrickScan now and take your collection to the next level! BrickScan was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support BrickScan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LSW Sets
This app helps LEGO Star Wars collectors catalog their entire set collection. Easily search, track owned sets, and manage a wishlist with detailed information for each set. It's designed for collectors by a collector.
- Catalog LEGO Star Wars sets
- Search by set number, name, or year
- Track owned sets with checkmarks
- Manage a wishlist
- Detailed set information (image, piece count, minifigs, year)
- Real-time set updates
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LSW Sets is a detailed and user-friendly LEGO Star Wars collecting app and is the perfect way to catalogue your set collection! Use the search bar to quickly find your sets by set number, name, or year. You can swipe between set entries to easily update your collection! The set pages have a neat, simple appearance to provide all the relevant information you need to know. Entries for all sets made from 1999 to current are included and are added in real time which means you don't have to wait for an update to check them off. LSW Sets is an unofficial mobile application for all collectors of LEGO Star Wars sets. Made by a collector for collectors! Capabilities: Each entry contains all of the important information about the set including product image, piece count, number of minifigs, and year of release. Just like LSW Collector does for minifigs, LSW Sets allows you to 'check off' sets you already have and add the ones you don't to your wanted list. The green check mark allows you to easily see which sets you already have from the main view while the 'WANTED' symbol indicates which sets you are still chasing. Legal information: LEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group. STAR WARS is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm, Ltd. The character, vehicle, and planet names are trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. many of which are federally registered. The creator of this mobile application is not affiliated or associated with the LEGO Group or Lucasfilm, Ltd. LSW Sets is not sponsored or endorsed by the LEGO Group or Lucasfilm, Ltd. LSW Sets is for collectors of LEGO Star Wars sets. The creator of this mobile application has used only so much of the set names as is necessary to properly identify them. Therefore, this use falls under nominative fair use. This mobile application is not meant for selling or trading purposes but is solely for collecting purposes. Be sure to also check out LSW Collector to track your LEGO Star Wars minifigure collection!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BrickScan at Free against LSW Sets's $2.99. BrickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). LSW Sets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On 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
BrickScan is free to download; LSW Sets costs $2.99 up front. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LSW Sets asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BrickScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of LSW Sets's.
BrickScan ships an update weekly, LSW Sets every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrickScan | LSW Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #178 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrickMonkey LLC | Kevin Downard |
Customer experience
BrickScan
LSW Sets
Bugs and requests
BrickScan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning issues with low light conditions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort collection by set, theme, or value
- More comprehensive database of recent minifigures
- Option to scan heads and printed legs
- Feature to identify stickers and printed parts
- Wishlist functionality
LSW Sets
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BrickScan
- Premium$7.991 Month
- Premium$54.991 Year
LSW Sets
No in-app purchases









