Minifig Scan vs BrickNav
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.
BrickNav
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BrickNav asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Minifig Scan | BrickNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | Steve 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
Minifig Scan
- Buy us a coffee$1.99
- Buy us a minifig$4.99
- Buy us a set$9.99
BrickNav
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Minifig Scan free?
Is BrickNav free?
Do Minifig Scan or BrickNav have ads?
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or BrickNav?
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