# BrickScan vs Media Base

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Media Base at none against BrickScan's 2. BrickScan's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrickScan against 5.0 for Media Base. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrickScan | Media Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickscan-ai-minifig-scanner/id1602067461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-base-collection-tracker/id6809957669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BrickMonkey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602067463) | [Jaxon Harvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799174247) |

## 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


### Media Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-base-collection-tracker/id6809957669)

Catalog your physical and digital media collections, including books, movies, music, and games. Automatically populate details by scanning barcodes or searching titles. Track your progress, rate items, and get personalized recommendations from your own backlog.

**Highlights:** Catalog books, comics, movies, TV shows, anime, music, and games, Barcode scanning for quick entry, Automatic metadata and cover art population, Track read, watched, listened, or played status, Rate and review your collection items, Personalized daily recommendations from your backlog, Private by design, no account or ads

**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 Media Base free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrickScan or Media Base?

Media Base is rated higher. BrickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Media Base averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BrickScan or Media Base have ads?

Neither BrickScan nor Media Base shows ads.

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