# BashMaps vs brickd

The clearest difference is rating: brickd at 4.9 against BashMaps's 4.2. brickd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (99% vs 72%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and brickd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

brickd holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: brickd has 263 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of BashMaps's written reviews are positive against 99% of brickd's.

BashMaps ships an update every 5 weeks, brickd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BashMaps | brickd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366/reviews) | **[4.9 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickd/id6477047286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **99.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BashMaps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710621107) | [Gregory Avola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693512049) |

## What reviewers say

### BashMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366)

Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of RC spots, Discover local RC events and meetups, Virtual garage for RC car collections, Create and join RC car clubs, Community feed for updates and engagement, Earn trophies and awards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BashMaps Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BashMaps Pro | $54.99 | per year |


### brickd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickd/id6477047286)

Manage your brick collections, discover new sets, and share your creations with friends. Track minifigures, add build notes and photos, and engage with a community of fellow builders. Unleash your creativity and explore the brick universe.

**Highlights:** Collection organizer, Minifigure tracking, Discover new sets, Share collections, Build notes and photos, Community discussions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| brickd Builder - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| brickd Builder - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| brickd Builder - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| brickd Builder - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great community
- 💡 Helpful for organizing collection
- 🚀 Constantly improving
- 👍 Passionate developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes
- 🔍 Could use more intuitive organization
- 🔍 Wish list feature could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track purchase details for gifted sets
- Include option to categorize sets by theme
- Implement a feature to estimate collection value


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BashMaps free?

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

### Is brickd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BashMaps or brickd?

brickd is rated higher. BashMaps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while brickd averages 4.9 from 263 ratings.

### Do BashMaps or brickd have ads?

BashMaps shows ads; brickd does not.

### Which is updated more often, BashMaps or brickd?

BashMaps ships an update every 5 weeks, and brickd every 10 days. Most recently, BashMaps was updated on September 21, 2026 and brickd on September 26, 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.*