# Bluelane vs BrickPix

The clearest difference is rating: BrickPix at 5.0 against Bluelane's 4.3. BrickPix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Bluelane's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluelane sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BrickPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

BrickPix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluelane has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bluelane ships an update every 3 weeks, BrickPix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelane | BrickPix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickpix/id6760956433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7 sols media d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331519830) | [Structura Imago LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887011498) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577)

Effortlessly share your live location and travel route with others via a simple web link. No app installation or account creation is required for viewers. Ideal for safety, travel, and keeping loved ones updated on your progress during activities or commutes.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Shareable web links for live tracking, No app or account needed for viewers, Route history and viewer statistics, Export routes to GPX format, Offline tracking capabilities, Add pins and photos to routes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and share
- 🚀 Real-time tracking accuracy
- 🗺️ Good map integration
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage (in some modes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model unpopular
- 💸 Price increase criticized
- 🔋 High battery consumption (in some modes)
- 🐛 Tracking pauses in background
- 📉 Loss of old routes after update

**Reported bugs**

- Share live tracking requires payment after purchase
- App no longer saves maps
- Tracking pauses when running in background
- New version lost old routes
- Apple Watch tracking requires iPhone nearby

**Requested features**

- Ability to print screen info
- Download GPX files from website
- Mark points of interest on map
- Download maps
- Google Maps integration


### BrickPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickpix/id6760956433)

This platform uses advanced AI to identify masonry materials, analyze mortar composition, and find matching products. It provides detailed professional reports for various masonry projects, aiding contractors and property owners.

**Highlights:** Masonry material identification, Matching product comparison, Mortar analysis, Professional reporting, Masonry project support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluelane free?

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

### Is BrickPix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluelane or BrickPix?

BrickPix is rated higher. Bluelane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while BrickPix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bluelane or BrickPix have ads?

Neither Bluelane nor BrickPix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelane or BrickPix?

Bluelane ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrickPix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on October 10, 2026 and BrickPix on October 4, 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.*