Comparison

BrickScan vs FindTheBrick

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

FindTheBrick

This app uses your iPhone's camera and AI to identify specific building bricks on a flat surface. Simply select the part you're looking for and scan the area to have them highlighted.

Highlights
  • AI-based brick detection
  • Select specific brick types (plates, tiles)
  • Highlighting of desired parts
  • Requires good lighting
  • Constant updates and improvements
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Welcome to Find the Brick Move your iPhone on top of your bricks, and let it find the parts you are searching for. 1. Prepare your Bricks Flatten your bricks on a table without making piles. Make sure the bricks are well enlightned. iPhone won't be able to see what you can't. 2. Select the part In this version you can choose between plain bricks, plates and tiles categories (Beta). Then choose the part you want to find and press Play. 3. Scan your bricks Move your iphone around the table at about 30-40cm from bricks. The parts you're searching for will be highlited. Future developments Despite this app is powered by A.I.-based algorithms, there's huge margin of improvement. That's why this app and its algorithms will be constantly updated and needs your support and encouragment. Feel free to send comments and suggestions

Screenshots

BrickScan4 screens
FindTheBrick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrickScan at 4.9 against FindTheBrick's 2.5. BrickScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). FindTheBrick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price 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. BrickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. FindTheBrick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of FindTheBrick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickScan ships an update weekly, FindTheBrick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
BrickScan versus FindTheBrick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickScanFindTheBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrickMonkey LLCMassimiliano Bottaro

Customer experience

BrickScan

All ratings1,522 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative35.6%

FindTheBrick

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

FindTheBrick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$54.991 Year
None

FindTheBrick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrickScan free?
BrickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FindTheBrick free?
FindTheBrick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrickScan or FindTheBrick?
BrickScan is rated higher. BrickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while FindTheBrick averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do BrickScan or FindTheBrick have ads?
FindTheBrick shows ads; BrickScan does not.
Which is updated more often, BrickScan or FindTheBrick?
BrickScan ships an update weekly, and FindTheBrick every 3 weeks. Most recently, BrickScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and FindTheBrick on October 25, 2026.

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