# BrickScan vs BrickAssist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickAssist at none against BrickScan's 2. BrickScan's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 58) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BrickAssist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrickScan against 4.8 for BrickAssist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

BrickScan ships an update weekly, BrickAssist every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrickScan | BrickAssist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461/reviews)** | [4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickassist/id6446454581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrickMonkey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602067463) | [Sebastien TURREL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663386992) |

## What reviewers say

### BrickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for identifying and cataloging minifigures
- 🚀 Saves a lot of time sorting through parts
- 💡 Useful features like linking to Bricklink
- 👍 Accurate in recognizing most minifigures
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues or scanning errors
- 🔍 Limited free scans per day
- 💰 Prices not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with low light conditions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- 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


### BrickAssist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickassist/id6446454581)

Manage your LEGO collection, track store inventory, and plan builds. This app helps organize your bricks and spark creativity for LEGO enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** LEGO inventory management, LEGO Store PAB content checker, LEGO color directory, Build planning tools, Community access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrickScan free?

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

### Is BrickAssist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrickScan or BrickAssist?

BrickScan is rated higher. BrickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while BrickAssist averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do BrickScan or BrickAssist have ads?

Neither BrickScan nor BrickAssist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrickScan or BrickAssist?

BrickScan ships an update weekly, and BrickAssist every 4 weeks. Most recently, BrickScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and BrickAssist on October 27, 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.*