Minifig Scan vs Scanfig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minifig Scan
Scan data codes on LEGO Minifigure boxes to identify the figure inside. This fan-made app helps you discover which minifigure you'll get before opening. It may also provide links to purchase figures online.
- Scan minifigure data codes
- Identify minifigure contents
- Links to purchase products
- Fan-made identification tool
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This is a fan application, LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. With the introduction of the LEGO® Minifigures Series 25, it is now possible to identify which minifigure is inside the box by scanning the data code on the bottom of the box. LEGO® has not yet confirmed this, so it may not work all the time, but many users have reported that the data codes match the minifigs correctly. This app allows you to quickly scan these data codes and reveal which minifigure should be in the box. The app may provide links to purchase products online in case you have difficulty finding them in stores. Some of these links may be affiliate links. Using these links allows the app to earn a small commission on qualified purchases at no additional cost to you.
Scanfig
Decode the contents of LEGO Minifigure Series 25 boxes without opening them. Scan the data code on the box to reveal the specific Minifigure inside, including its name and an image. Report any scanning errors for improvement.
- Scan LEGO Minifigure Series 25 box data codes
- Reveal Minifigure type
- Display serial number
- Show Minifigure name
- Display Minifigure image
- Report scanning errors
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Starting with the new LEGO® Minifigures Series 25 the boxes contains data codes which could reveal the content of the box without opening it. The ScanFig App enables you to scan that code and reveal the type of Minifigure which should be in the box. After a successful decoded data code, the serial number, the clear text name and an image of the Minifigure is displayed. If you found an error in scanning a code, please report it on admin@scanfig.com Important Info: ScanFig will no longer be maintained. The last supported LEGO Minifigures series is 71052 (Series 29) Disclaimer LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minifig Scan at 98% against Scanfig's 58%. Minifig Scan also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Scanfig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Scanfig asks for nothing beyond the download.
Minifig Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 2.9K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Minifig Scan's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scanfig's.
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanfig every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Minifig Scan | Scanfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (377 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews — better | 57.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 377 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | Cornelius Munz |
Customer experience
Minifig Scan
Scanfig
User reviews
Minifig Scan
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📋 Helpful collection tracking
- 💰 Saves money on duplicates
- 🤖 Easy to use and intuitive
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes
- 🤖 Occasional scanning issues
- 🗄️ Lack of support for older/other Minifig series
Scanfig
From 377 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and ad-free
- 👍 Fun for kids and adults
- 👍 Helpful for avoiding duplicates
- 👍 Works on older iPhones
- 👍 Quick loading times
Room to improve
- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning
- 🐛 Camera focus issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 17
- 🐛 Incorrect identification for D&D series
Bugs and requests
Minifig Scan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional incorrect figure identification
- Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more Minifig series
- Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
- Implement manual code entry option
- Add historical collection data
Scanfig
Reported bugs
7 issues- App doesn't work after first use
- Scanner button does nothing
- Incorrect identification for Dungeons & Dragons series
- Camera can't focus
- Scanner doesn't work for S26 figs
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- QR code not scanning
- Uses wrong camera/zoom on iPhone 17
Requested features
2 requests- Improve camera focus
- Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17
In-app purchases
Minifig Scan
- Buy us a coffee$1.99
- Buy us a minifig$4.99
- Buy us a set$9.99
Scanfig
No in-app purchases
Questions
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