Comparison

BrickScan vs ComicScout

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

ComicScout

This app helps comic collectors estimate the value of comic books before buying or selling. It identifies issues, checks for reprints, and provides a fair-market value estimate with a clear verdict.

Highlights
  • Identify comics from photos or links
  • Estimate fair-market value
  • Flag reprints and restoration risk
  • Track collection items
  • Save scan history
Features
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ComicScout helps comic collectors estimate value before they buy, sell, or add a book to their collection. Scan a comic cover, slab label, marketplace screenshot, or eBay listing URL. ComicScout identifies the issue, checks edition and reprint risk, estimates fair-market value, and gives a clear BUY, WATCH, PASS, or ASK verdict. What ComicScout does: • Identifies comic books from photos, slab labels, screenshots, and listing links • Estimates fair-market value using live listings, licensed price-guide data, and available market signals • Shows by-grade value guidance when available • Flags reprints, facsimiles, edition traps, restoration risk, and other details that can change value • Saves scan history and collection items so you can track books over time • Lets you use a share extension from Safari on comic listings Free tier: ComicScout includes 1 free scan per rolling 30-day period. ComicScout Premium: Premium has no monthly scan quota and unlocks the full deal report. A reasonable server-enforced daily fair-use and abuse-prevention limit applies and resets at 00:00 UTC. Premium includes a 14-day free trial for eligible users, then auto-renews at $6.99/week or $59.99/year through Apple. A one-time 20-scan pack is also available for $4.99 and does not grant Premium. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. ComicScout is independent and is not affiliated with Marvel, DC, CGC, CBCS, eBay, or PriceCharting. Values are estimates, not guarantees. Terms of Use: https://comicscout.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://comicscout.co/privacy

Screenshots

BrickScan4 screens
ComicScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BrickScan at 60% against ComicScout's 0%. BrickScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ComicScout sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of ComicScout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickScan ships an update weekly, ComicScout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BrickScan versus ComicScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickScanComicScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrickMonkey LLCSeyyedmilad Ghaemi

Customer experience

BrickScan

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

ComicScout

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ComicScout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium$54.991 Year
4 purchases

ComicScout

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium14 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual Premium Offer14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium14 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • 20-Scan Pack$4.99

Questions

Is BrickScan free?
BrickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ComicScout free?
ComicScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrickScan or ComicScout?
BrickScan is rated higher. BrickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ComicScout averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do BrickScan or ComicScout have ads?
ComicScout shows ads; BrickScan does not.
Which is updated more often, BrickScan or ComicScout?
BrickScan ships an update weekly, and ComicScout every 5 days. Most recently, BrickScan was updated on October 22, 2026 and ComicScout on October 13, 2026.

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