Comparison

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets vs Pileometer by Brickit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pileometer by Brickit

This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.

Highlights
  • Precise digital catalog of parts
  • Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition
  • Parts location guidance
  • Building ideas library
  • Organize scattered brick collections
Features
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Pileometer by Brickit is a game-changer for anyone who loves building or misses the feeling of joy their bricks used to give them. It is both an app and a storage system that provides you with exact digital catalog of the parts you own. Using cutting-edge recognition technology, Pileometer by Brickit helps you organize your parts, discover fascinating building designs, and build complex creations. Precise Digital Catalog Create an accurate digital inventory of your entire parts collection. Advanced Parts Scanner Take a photo of your parts and let Pileometer by Brickit auto-recognize 1600 different shapes with precision. Parts Location Guidance Intricate builds are much more fun when you always know where to find the exact shape and color you need. Building Ideas Library Access a vast catalog of building ideas tailored to your parts collection. Pileometer is perfect for anyone who wants to bring a long-needed neatness into a usually scattered building experience, as well as anyone who’d love to find new inspiration in a box of Lego left somewhere in a distant corner. Pro Subscription Terms: — Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. — Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. — License agreement: https://pileometer.app/eula/ — Privacy policy: https://pileometer.app/privacy-policy/ Pileometer by Brickit was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support Pileometer.

Screenshots

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets4 screens
Pileometer by Brickit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pileometer by Brickit at none against Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's shown. Pileometer by Brickit also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months). Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 376). On price, review sentiment, 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. Brick by Brick for LEGO sets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 376 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Brick by Brick for LEGO sets's written reviews are positive against 51% of Pileometer by Brickit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets ships an update every 15 months, Pileometer by Brickit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets versus Pileometer by Brickit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick by Brick for LEGO setsPileometer by Brickit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.3 (376 ratings)
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better376
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarin HuljevBrickit Inc.

Customer experience

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative36.6%

Pileometer by Brickit

All ratings376 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative32.5%

User reviews

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What 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

Pileometer by Brickit

From 376 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient scanning and sorting
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing large LEGO collections
  • 💡 Useful for finding missing pieces
  • 🤩 Game-changing for LEGO enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent piece recognition
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 💻 Compatibility issues and crashes
  • 🔢 Missing many LEGO piece types

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

Pileometer by Brickit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
  • Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
  • Scanning problems with certain device configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
  • Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
  • Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
  • Expanded color and part selection in the app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brick by Brick for LEGO sets

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
6 purchases

Pileometer by Brickit

Subscriptions5
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Month)$6.991 Month
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pileometer Pro (3 Months)3 Days trial$40.493 Months
  • Pileometer Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pileometer Pro (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Brick by Brick for LEGO sets free?
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pileometer by Brickit free?
Pileometer by Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brick by Brick for LEGO sets or Pileometer by Brickit?
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets is rated higher. Brick by Brick for LEGO sets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pileometer by Brickit averages 4.3 from 376 ratings.
Do Brick by Brick for LEGO sets or Pileometer by Brickit have ads?
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets shows ads; Pileometer by Brickit does not.
Which is updated more often, Brick by Brick for LEGO sets or Pileometer by Brickit?
Brick by Brick for LEGO sets ships an update every 15 months, and Pileometer by Brickit every 11 days. Most recently, Brick by Brick for LEGO sets was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pileometer by Brickit on November 12, 2026.

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