Minifig Scan vs PokeDrops
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.
PokeDrops
This app provides local restock alerts and reports for Pokémon collectors in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Discover nearby stores, track your favorite locations, and view community-submitted stock updates before you visit.
- Local restock alerts
- Store sighting reports
- Community intel sharing
- Favorite store tracking
- Location-based discovery
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Good drops. Local intel. PokeDrops helps Pokémon collectors across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC share local store sightings and stock updates. Explore nearby stores, follow your favorites, and check community reports before heading out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PokeDrops at none against Minifig Scan's 3. PokeDrops also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Minifig Scan's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. PokeDrops asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Minifig Scan against 5.0 for PokeDrops. 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 PokeDrops's.
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, PokeDrops every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minifig Scan | PokeDrops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | 10-20 Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Minifig Scan
PokeDrops
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
PokeDrops
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
PokeDrops
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Minifig Scan free?
Is PokeDrops free?
Which has better reviews, Minifig Scan or PokeDrops?
Do Minifig Scan or PokeDrops have ads?
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or PokeDrops?
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