Comparison

Assistant by Bellman vs BrickLog

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

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About

Assistant by Bellman

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The Assistant app makes it easier than ever to keep a watchful eye on your home and loved ones. It connects the Bellman alerting system to your mobile phone, tablet or smartwatch via Bluetooth. Once you have installed the app, you will start to receive home notifications on your mobile devices. In addition, your Bellman receivers will alert you to incoming calls and messages on your mobile phone. BENEFITS - Get emergency notifications from connected smoke detectors directly on your mobile device. - Use doorbell and open/closed sensors to alert you if someone rings your doorbell or enters or leaves your home. - Use a baby monitor and a contact mat to know when your baby stirs or is trying to leave the crib. - Get an alert on your Bellman receiver when you have an incoming call or message. APP HIGHLIGHTS In the Assistant app, all your devices and controls are literally at your fingertips. Control your notifications, browse history or monitor your devices with a simple tap. Stay on top of things. Select History to see what you have missed. Your notifications are sorted by date and time. Keep your setup up to date. Tap My Devices to monitor the connection status, update devices, and control your system setup. Use a direct connection Do you want your Bellman watch to vibrate for messages and calls on your phone when you are out and about too? Tap to establish a direct phone-to-watch connection. ABOUT THE BELLMAN ALERTING SYSTEM The Bellman alerting system empowers deaf and hard of hearing people to stay safe, independent, and socially active. It consists of a set of wirelessly connected transmitters and receivers that are located across the home. When a transmitter is triggered by e.g., a door chime, telephone signal or smoldering fire, the receiver alerts with loud sounds, bright flashes, and powerful vibrations. By using the Assistant app, your mobile phone or tablet works just like a Bellman receiver. APP REQUIREMENTS - One or more Bellman receiver/s - iPhone requires iOS 15.0 or later - iPad requires iPadOS 15.0 or later - iPod touch requires iOS 15.0 or later - Apple Watch requires watchOS 6.2 or later Please note that the Assistant app should be used as a complement to your Bellman receiver/s and not as a replacement due to safety reasons. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Tap Menu > About in the Assistant app Read more about our privacy policy here: https://bellman.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/

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BrickLog

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BrickLog is the ultimate LEGO collection manager for brick enthusiasts! Keep track of every set you own, create wishlists for future builds, and discover insights about your collection. One time purchase - no hidden premium features, subscriptions or ads! COLLECTION MANAGEMENT - Add sets by entering set numbers - we fetch all the details - Automatic data from Rebrickable (names, themes, piece counts, images) - Track build status, purchase prices, and dates - Beautiful grid and list views - See minifigures included in the set WISHLIST - Create and manage your LEGO wishlist - Priority system so you remember what you want most - Share wishlists with family for gift ideas - Add custom links to where sets can be purchased STATISTICS & INSIGHTS - Total sets, pieces, and themes in your collection - Build progress tracking - Set size distribution - Financial overview with average costs per set and per brick - Minifigure collection stats - Notable sets (newest, oldest, largest) - Year range of your collection SYNC, IMPORT & EXPORT - iCloud Sync keeps everything up-to-date on all your devices - Export your entire collection to CSV - Import from CSV (supports minimal data - we fill in the rest!) - Complete backup of all your data POWERFUL SEARCH & ORGANIZATION - Search by set name, number, or theme - Multiple sorting options - Use labels for locations, kids collection, or whatever you want to track - Filter on theme and labels ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Duplicate detection when adding sets - Track retired sets - Custom image URLs - Share your collection, wishlist or statistics with fun formatting BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Modern SwiftUI interface - Card-based statistics visualization - Smooth animations and transitions - Dark mode support - Clean & intuitive YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE - All data stored locally on your device - No account required - Privacy-focused Whether you're a casual LEGO fan with a few sets or a serious collector with hundreds, BrickLog makes it easy to organize, track, and share your passion for LEGO! Perfect for: - LEGO collectors and enthusiasts - Parents tracking kids' LEGO sets - Gift planning for birthdays and holidays - Managing large collections - Tracking investment in LEGO sets Download BrickLog today and start building your digital LEGO collection!

Screenshots

Assistant by Bellman4 screens
BrickLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Assistant by Bellman at Free against BrickLog's $1.99. Assistant by Bellman also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). BrickLog's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Assistant by Bellman is free to download; BrickLog costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assistant by Bellman ships an update every 4 months, BrickLog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Assistant by Bellman versus BrickLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssistant by BellmanBrickLog
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBellman & Symfon Europe ABAnneleen Guilliams

In-app purchases

None

Assistant by Bellman

No in-app purchases

None

BrickLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Assistant by Bellman free?
Assistant by Bellman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrickLog free?
BrickLog costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Assistant by Bellman or BrickLog have ads?
Neither Assistant by Bellman nor BrickLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assistant by Bellman or BrickLog?
Assistant by Bellman ships an update every 4 months, and BrickLog every 6 weeks. Most recently, Assistant by Bellman was updated on October 24, 2026 and BrickLog on October 11, 2026.

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