Minifig Scan vs MV Remote
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. 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.
MV Remote
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Take full command of your race weekend viewing experience with MV Remote. Designed as the perfect companion for MultiViewer, MV Remote allows you to control your desktop instance and view detailed live telemetry data directly from your mobile device. Key Features: Seamless Remote Control Manage your viewing experience without leaving your seat. Pause, play, and control your MultiViewer streams effortlessly via your local network. *Live Timing (Pro) Stay on top of the action with real-time leaderboards, intervals, and lap times. *Extend Player(Pro) Add extra mobile streams and sync live timing with your desktop layout. *Race Control Messages (Pro) Never miss a flag, investigation, or penalty. Access a verified feed of official Race Control messages as they happen. *Tire Strategy (Pro) Analyze race strategies like a team principal. View detailed tire compound usage and stint history for every driver on the grid. Easy Setup Simply enter your computer's IP address and Port to instantly connect MV Remote to your MultiViewer instance. Note: This app requires a running instance of MultiViewer on the same local network. Privacy Policy: https://mvremote.xayoung.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://mvremote.xayoung.com/terms.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
Minifig Scan and MV Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and MV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, MV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minifig Scan | MV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | 东宁 梁 |
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
MV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Minifig Scan
- Buy us a coffee$1.99
- Buy us a minifig$4.99
- Buy us a set$9.99
MV Remote
- MV Remote Pro 3 months$0.993 Months
- MV Remote Pro annual$2.991 Year
- MV Remote Pro Lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is Minifig Scan free?
Is MV Remote free?
Do Minifig Scan or MV Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or MV Remote?
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