Comparison

BrickScan 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

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 powerful AI scanner. It's the ultimate tool for LEGO fans to complete their sets and find the best deals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered minifigure identification
  • Scan thousands of LEGO parts
  • Collection tracking and statistics
  • Value estimation for collection
  • Find missing parts for figures
  • Compare prices online
  • Export scans for inventory
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

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

BrickScan4 screens
Brick Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BrickScan at 1.6K against Brick Garage's 1. Brick Garage's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Brick Garage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrickScan against 5.0 for Brick Garage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickScan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickScan ships an update weekly, Brick Garage every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrickScan versus Brick Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickScanBrick Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB341 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrickMonkey LLCNADEA Apps LLC

Customer experience

BrickScan

All ratings1,594 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative35.6%

Brick Garage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Brick Garage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickScan

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

Brick Garage

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

Questions

Is BrickScan free?
BrickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brick Garage free?
Brick Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrickScan or Brick Garage?
Brick Garage is rated higher. BrickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Brick Garage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BrickScan or Brick Garage have ads?
Neither BrickScan nor Brick Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickScan or Brick Garage?
BrickScan ships an update weekly, and Brick Garage every 2 days. Most recently, BrickScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brick Garage on October 31, 2026.

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