# Minifig Scan vs CarTab

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Minifig Scan at 3K against CarTab's 1. Minifig Scan also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CarTab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CarTab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Minifig Scan against 5.0 for CarTab. 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.

Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, CarTab every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minifig Scan | CarTab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartab/id6804940113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [Emanuel Avina](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782461203) |

## What reviewers say

### Minifig Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifig-scan/id6475598662)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a minifig | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a set | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📋 Helpful collection tracking
- 💰 Saves money on duplicates
- 🤖 Easy to use and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes
- 🤖 Occasional scanning issues
- 🗄️ Lack of support for older/other Minifig series

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional incorrect figure identification
- Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Minifig series
- Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
- Implement manual code entry option
- Add historical collection data


### CarTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartab/id6804940113)

Easily track your vehicle's maintenance history, log repairs, and manage ongoing projects. Set custom reminders for services based on mileage or time, and export detailed service records for sharing.

**Highlights:** Vehicle maintenance logging, Project tracking, Customizable service reminders, PDF and CSV export, Automatic backup with Apple Sign-In, Cloud photo backup (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Vehicles | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minifig Scan free?

Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CarTab free?

CarTab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minifig Scan or CarTab?

CarTab is rated higher. Minifig Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while CarTab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Minifig Scan or CarTab have ads?

Neither Minifig Scan nor CarTab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or CarTab?

Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and CarTab every 3 days. Most recently, Minifig Scan was updated on October 29, 2026 and CarTab on October 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*