# Scanfig vs BrixUP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BrixUP at 100% against Scanfig's 58%. BrixUP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Scanfig's advantage is ratings volume (387 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BrixUP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanfig has 387 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Scanfig's written reviews are positive against 100% of BrixUP's.

Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, BrixUP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanfig | BrixUP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixup-minifigure-scanner/id6744462060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornelius Munz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728016168) | [Daniel Font Sanchis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566171522) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanfig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and ad-free
- 👍 Fun for kids and adults
- 👍 Helpful for avoiding duplicates
- 👍 Works on older iPhones
- 👍 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning
- 🐛 Camera focus issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 17
- 🐛 Incorrect identification for D&D series

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve camera focus
- Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17


### BrixUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixup-minifigure-scanner/id6744462060)

This app helps LEGO enthusiasts discover, organize, and track their collections. Explore a comprehensive set catalog with detailed information, save sets to custom lists, and manage your entire collection from your profile.

**Highlights:** Full LEGO set catalog access, Search by theme, name, or set number, Smart filtering options, Detailed set information (images, parts, dates), Save sets to custom collections, Track your collection progress

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanfig free?

Scanfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BrixUP free?

BrixUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scanfig or BrixUP?

BrixUP is rated higher. Scanfig averages 4.6 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while BrixUP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scanfig or BrixUP have ads?

Neither Scanfig nor BrixUP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanfig or BrixUP?

Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, and BrixUP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scanfig was updated on October 20, 2026 and BrixUP on October 15, 2026.

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