Brick by Brick for LEGO sets vs LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets
Manage your LEGO collection with this app. Browse and search a comprehensive database, download build instructions, and track your owned and wanted sets. Stay updated with LEGO news and access set details easily.
- Browse and search Brickset database
- Download and view build instructions
- Manage want lists and owned sets
- View set details and pictures
- Receive Brickset news notifications
- Login to Brickset account
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If you like Lego you will love this app! You can browse and search entire Brickset (http://www.brickset.com) database, download build instructions and a lot more! Features: Universal app for iPhone and iPad Browse and search Brickset database: ○ browse by themes (sub themes or year) - search option available for sets Set details: ○ user can add to want list and change number of owned, edit set notes visit on Brickset site and share Brickset url on Facebook and Twitter ○ for sets with instructions user can download instructions and they are later available for viewing so the user doesn't have to redownload them each time ○ pdf viewer for instructions with bookmarks, printing options (swipe to delete instructions) ○ set picture can be enlarged, and sent to email or saved to camera roll Brickset news ○ receive push notifications for news from Brickset and read them in the app Profile page ○ user can view his wanted and owned sets (if he is logged in) ○ currency change (for displaying in lists and set details) Login and Create Brickset account LEGO ® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this application. Brickset.com is the premier LEGO database on the Internet. Originally set up to record the myriad of promotional sets that were appearing at that time, it has expanded over the years to become the definitive reference on LEGO sets released after 1980.
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with augmented reality. Interact with models through realistic simulations, games, and educational content. Explore vehicles and learn about engineering with interactive AR challenges.
- AR model interaction
- Realistic sound effects
- Robotics and engineering learning
- Racing car simulations
- Interactive mini-games
- Life-size model viewing
- X-ray view
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Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to a new level of realism: • Get unique experiences designed especially for each LEGO Technic AR model. • Enjoy realistic sound effects and lifelike features and functions. • Learn about robotics, engineering, rock sampling and more when you combine the AR app with the LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) model. • Explore LEGO Technic racing cars using the AR app to see the racetrack appear in front of you as you test your racing skills, play mini-games and beat your own record, and see trackside features like pitstops or grandstands appear (dependent on the model you are playing with). • Take the Yamaha MT-10 SP for a test drive in AR with throttle, brakes, gear shifting and driver dashboard, all based on the real Yamaha controls. See how the real vehicle or the LEGO model would look, life-size in your room, or use the x-ray view to see inside the motorcycle. Here are some models you can explore with the AR app… • LEGO Technic Formula E® Porsche 99X Electric (42137) • LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500® (42138) • LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) • LEGO Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP (42159) … and the list keeps growing! (Remember that each of these sets is sold separately.) Each of these models comes with its own unique AR experience. Whether it’s the Yamaha MT-10 SP, the Formula E Porsche race car, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the NASA Mars Rover Perseverance, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test with augmented realism. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. For app support, contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details, refer to http://service.LEGO.com/contactus Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. Read more on http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy and http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/terms-of-use-for-apps LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. Under license of Porsche AG. Formula E is a trademark of Formula E Holdings Ltd. Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to the LEGO Group. Shelby® and GT500® are registered trademarks of Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. and used under license. NASA Insignia and identifiers provided and used with permission of NASA. JPL logo provided and used with permission of the California Institute of Technology. Yamaha, the Tuning Fork Mark, MT-10 SP and the likeness there of are trademarks of Yamaha Motor Corp., USA & Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd used under license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEGO® TECHNIC® AR at none against Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's 1. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Brick by Brick for LEGO sets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's written reviews are positive against 72% of LEGO® TECHNIC® AR's.
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets ships an update every 15 months, LEGO® TECHNIC® AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brick by Brick for LEGO sets | LEGO® TECHNIC® AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) | 4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 853 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marin Huljev | LEGO |
Customer experience
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
User reviews
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for rebuilding sets
- 👍 Comprehensive set database
- 👍 Downloadable instructions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy instructions
- 🐛 Unresponsive search function
- 🔒 Potential access to inappropriate content
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Jaw-dropping experience
- 👍 Realistic racing and AR
- 🤩 Amazing build experience
- 💡 Customizable and competitive
- 🤩 Immersive and engaging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Scanning issues and glitches
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🤔 Limited content and features
- 🤨 Unnecessary for some users
Bugs and requests
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to log in or access features
- Frequent crashes and server errors
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to mark owned sets
- Price information for sets
- Piece identification and part lookup
- Sync across multiple devices
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to scan or detect models
- Glitchy track movement and positioning
Requested features
4 requests- More compatible LEGO sets
- Additional tracks and modes
- Offline or standalone gameplay
- Improved scanning and stability
In-app purchases
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets
- Remove Ads$0.99
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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