Comparison

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer vs The BrickFolio

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

Head to head
About

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer

Explore comprehensive Bitcoin network data, track real-time prices in multiple currencies, and verify blockchain information. An optional Pro Plan offers exclusive insights like halving countdowns and network hashrate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bitcoin price tracking
  • Blockchain data exploration
  • Transaction and address search
  • Mempool and block monitoring
  • Halving countdown (Pro Plan)
  • Network hashrate monitoring (Pro Plan)
  • Bitcoin price calculator (Pro Plan)
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Bitcoin Explorer is the first Bitcoin blockchain explorer available on the App Store, allowing users of the world’s largest cryptocurrency to access comprehensive information about the Bitcoin network. PRICE - Track the real-time Bitcoin price in ten currencies. BLOCKCHAIN Explore and verify all blockchain data: - Search for blocks using the block hash or height. - Search for transactions and addresses. - View fee transactions in real-time within the Blockchain view. - Explore the mempool and recently mined blocks. PRO PLAN Upgrade to the Pro Plan for exclusive Bitcoin insights: - Access the current Halving countdown and view past and upcoming halvings. - Get updates on the next difficulty adjustment. - Monitor the network hashrate. - View the latest block reward. - Current circulating supply. CALCULATOR (Pro Plan Exclusive) - Use the Bitcoin price calculator to determine how much Bitcoin you can purchase with your available funds in ten different currencies. Developed as part of the Apple Developer Academy Project at the Catholic University of Brasília. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The BrickFolio

Features
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Track your LEGO collection like an investment portfolio. BrickFolio connects to live market data so you always know what your sets are worth — and when it's the right time to buy or sell. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Add sets by search, barcode scan, or AI photo recognition • See real-time market values and your return on investment • Track condition (New in Box vs. Built) and status (Owned, Wanted, Sold) • 90-day price history charts for every set NEVER MISS A RETIREMENT • Retiring Soon alerts for sets entering their final years • Sets organized by lifecycle stage so you know what to buy before it's too late PRICE & GRAIL ALERTS • Set price alerts and get emailed when a set hits your target • Grail Drop Alerts use trend intelligence to find your buying window — no price target needed MINIFIGURE COLLECTION • Track your minifigs separately with condition and market value • Search the full Rebrickable catalog to add any figure WISHLISTS & ORGANIZATION (Pro) • Create wishlists of sets you want to buy • Organize your collection into sub-collections DEALS FEED • Live community deals from Slickdeals and r/legodeals • See the best LEGO sales from Amazon, Walmart, Target, LEGO.com and more EXPORT & SYNC • Export your full collection to CSV • Same account as thebrickfolio.com — your data syncs instantly Free to track your collection. Upgrade to Pro for price alerts, wishlists, sub-collections, and CSV export. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.thebrickfolio.com/terms

Screenshots

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer4 screens
The BrickFolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The BrickFolio at none against Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer's shown. The BrickFolio also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and The BrickFolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, The BrickFolio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer versus The BrickFolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitcoin Blockchain ExplorerThe BrickFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Hugo Pacheco AraujoJoshua Shapiro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Bitcoin Block Explorer Pro$0.991 Month
2 purchases

The BrickFolio

Subscriptions2
  • BrickFolio Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer free?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The BrickFolio free?
The BrickFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer or The BrickFolio have ads?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer shows ads; The BrickFolio does not.
Which is updated more often, Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer or The BrickFolio?
Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and The BrickFolio every 6 days. Most recently, Bitcoin Blockchain Explorer was updated on November 3, 2026 and The BrickFolio on November 5, 2026.

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