Comparison

Minifig Scan vs BrixUP

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan minifigure data codes
  • Identify minifigure contents
  • Links to purchase products
  • Fan-made identification tool
Features
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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. Find the minifigures you’re looking for and avoid unwanted duplicates. Scan the data codes on supported LEGO® Minifigures boxes to see what’s inside—even several boxes at once. • Keep track of your collection with counters, favorites and personal notes. • Browse minifigures and series, with 360° and stereoscopic views for selected figures. • Prefer a surprise? Blind mode helps you spot duplicates without revealing the characters. • Discover LEGO® news, offers and upcoming releases. • Add widgets to your Home Screen for the minifigure of the day, news and releases. • Make the app your own with dark mode, adjustable scan banners and accessibility options. Scanning requires a supported data code. The in-app help explains where to find it and which codes can be read. Some shopping links are affiliate links. Purchases through these links may support the app with a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

About

BrixUP

This app helps LEGO enthusiasts discover, organize, and track their collections. Explore a comprehensive set catalog with detailed information, save sets to custom lists, and manage your entire collection from your profile.

Highlights
  • Full LEGO set catalog access
  • Search by theme, name, or set number
  • Smart filtering options
  • Detailed set information (images, parts, dates)
  • Save sets to custom collections
  • Track your collection progress
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BrixUP is an independent fan-made app for LEGO® collectors. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app. Scan. Discover. Collect. Identify collectible minifigures before opening the box. Scan the code on supported collectible minifigure boxes to discover the minifigure inside, view its details, and add it directly to My Sets or your Wishlist. Explore an extensive set catalog, from retired classics to the latest releases. Search by set name, number, or theme, use filters to narrow down your results, discover related sets, and view useful information such as release dates, piece counts, minifigures, images, parts inventories, and more. BrixUP Free lets you: - Scan supported collectible minifigure boxes. - Browse and search the set catalog. - Explore sets by theme and use search filters. - View set images, parts, minifigures, release information, and related sets. - Add and remove sets from My Sets and your Wishlist. - Keep track of multiple units of the same set. - Discover available retailer offers where supported. - Open retailer offers directly from BrixUP. BrixUP Pro adds advanced tools for collectors: - Create unlimited custom collections. - View expected retirement information and upcoming retirements. - Set retirement reminders. - Receive price and offer alerts in supported markets. - Add advanced details to individual owned units, including condition, purchase price, purchase date, place of purchase, and personal notes. - Export My Sets, your Wishlist, or a custom collection as CSV. BrixUP Pro is available through monthly or annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Some features depend on supported markets and available catalog or retailer data. Whether you have been collecting for years or are just getting started, BrixUP brings together the tools you need to discover, organize, and enjoy your collection. Build your universe, set by set, with BrixUP. Privacy Policy: https://appbrixup.com/#privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://appbrixup.com/#termsofuse Contact: brixup.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

Minifig Scan4 screens
BrixUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BrixUP at free against Minifig Scan's free with in-app purchases. Minifig Scan's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BrixUP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Minifig Scan against 5.0 for BrixUP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Minifig Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of BrixUP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, BrixUP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minifig Scan versus BrixUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinifig ScanBrixUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninDaniel Font Sanchis

Customer experience

Minifig Scan

All ratings2,952 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews2,429 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.2%

BrixUP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BrixUP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Minifig Scan

One-time3
  • Buy us a coffee$1.99
  • Buy us a minifig$4.99
  • Buy us a set$9.99
2 purchases

BrixUP

Subscriptions2
  • BrixUP Pro mensual$3.991 Month
  • BrixUP Pro anual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Minifig Scan free?
Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrixUP free?
BrixUP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minifig Scan or BrixUP?
BrixUP is rated higher. Minifig Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while BrixUP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Minifig Scan or BrixUP have ads?
Neither Minifig Scan nor BrixUP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or BrixUP?
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrixUP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minifig Scan was updated on November 12, 2026 and BrixUP on November 5, 2026.

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