Comparison

Minifig Scan vs BrickNav

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

BrickNav

Features
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BrickNav is a collection of useful LEGO tools designed to help builders, collectors, and hobbyists identify LEGO elements, research sets, complete minifigure collections, and work with LEGO colors. LEGO ID Identify LEGO parts, minifigures, and sets from photos using your device camera or uploaded images. Collectible Minifigures Scan CMF box codes, browse minifigure series, track wanted figures, manage your collection, and find replacement parts. Sets Research new and upcoming LEGO sets, monitor retirement dates, compare price-per-piece value, explore inventories and alternate builds, and maintain a personal want list. Colors Browse LEGO color information, view HEX values and complementary colors, and use Color Matcher Beta to identify LEGO colors with your camera. Whether you're sorting a collection, shopping for your next build, identifying a mystery part, or completing a minifigure series, BrickNav provides practical LEGO tools in one free app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this application.

Screenshots

Minifig Scan4 screens
BrickNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickNav at none against Minifig Scan's 3. Minifig Scan's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BrickNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, BrickNav every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Minifig Scan versus BrickNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinifig ScanBrickNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninSteve Potts

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

BrickNav

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
None

BrickNav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minifig Scan free?
Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickNav free?
BrickNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minifig Scan or BrickNav have ads?
Neither Minifig Scan nor BrickNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or BrickNav?
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrickNav every 10 days. Most recently, Minifig Scan was updated on October 18, 2026 and BrickNav on October 5, 2026.

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