Comparison

Mini Figure Revealr vs Scanfig

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Figure Revealr

Scan the data-matrix code on mini figure boxes to discover which collectible figure is inside. Avoid duplicates and find the figures you're looking for.

Highlights
  • Scan data-matrix codes
  • Reveal minifigure contents
  • Identify figures inside boxes
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
Read full description

Point your camera at the code on the side of a minifigure box and see right away which figure is inside. No shaking, no squeezing, no guessing. HOW IT WORKS • Find the small square code next to the barcode on the side of the box • Hold your phone up to it, in the store or at home • The figure inside appears instantly COMPLETE YOUR SERIES Every figure you scan is ticked off. Tap the card to see the whole series: what you already have and what is still missing. You can tick figures on or off by hand at any time. Your collection lists every series, the ones you have started first; open any of them to tick off figures you got without scanning. It is saved on your phone and synced through iCloud to your other devices. YOUR WAY • Three layouts: a big reveal card, a split screen with the whole series always in view, or a slim strip that leaves the camera almost free • Light and dark mode • English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese SUPPORTED SERIES • Series 25, Series 26 Space, Series 27, Series 28 Animals and Series 29 • Dungeons & Dragons • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse • Shrek • F1 Collectible Race Cars • Mighty Machines New series and figures are downloaded automatically and stay on your phone, so scanning works offline too. No account, no ads, no tracking. All names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned only to describe compatibility, without any claim of ownership. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

About

Scanfig

Decode the contents of LEGO Minifigure Series 25 boxes without opening them. Scan the data code on the box to reveal the specific Minifigure inside, including its name and an image. Report any scanning errors for improvement.

Highlights
  • Scan LEGO Minifigure Series 25 box data codes
  • Reveal Minifigure type
  • Display serial number
  • Show Minifigure name
  • Display Minifigure image
  • Report scanning errors
Features
Read full description

Starting with the new LEGO® Minifigures Series 25 the boxes contains data codes which could reveal the content of the box without opening it. The ScanFig App enables you to scan that code and reveal the type of Minifigure which should be in the box. After a successful decoded data code, the serial number, the clear text name and an image of the Minifigure is displayed. If you found an error in scanning a code, please report it on admin@scanfig.com Important Info: ScanFig will no longer be maintained. The last supported LEGO Minifigures series is 71052 (Series 29) Disclaimer LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this project.

Screenshots

Mini Figure Revealr4 screens
Scanfig3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanfig at 58% against Mini Figure Revealr's 0%. Scanfig also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (390 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanfig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanfig has 390 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mini Figure Revealr's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scanfig's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Figure Revealr ships an update every 17 months, Scanfig every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mini Figure Revealr versus Scanfig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Figure RevealrScanfig
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (390 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1390 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp KursaweCornelius Munz

Customer experience

Mini Figure Revealr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Scanfig

All ratings377 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

Mini Figure Revealr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scanfig

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't work after first use
  • Scanner button does nothing
  • Incorrect identification for Dungeons & Dragons series
  • Camera can't focus
  • Scanner doesn't work for S26 figs
Show 2 more
  • QR code not scanning
  • Uses wrong camera/zoom on iPhone 17

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve camera focus
  • Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17

In-app purchases

None

Mini Figure Revealr

No in-app purchases

None

Scanfig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Figure Revealr free?
Mini Figure Revealr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanfig free?
Scanfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mini Figure Revealr or Scanfig?
Scanfig is rated higher. Mini Figure Revealr averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scanfig averages 4.6 from 390 ratings.
Do Mini Figure Revealr or Scanfig have ads?
Neither Mini Figure Revealr nor Scanfig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Figure Revealr or Scanfig?
Mini Figure Revealr ships an update every 17 months, and Scanfig every 3 months. Most recently, Mini Figure Revealr was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scanfig on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons