Comparison

Scanfig vs BrickNav

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

BrickNav

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Scanfig3 screens
BrickNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrickNav at every 10 days against Scanfig's every 3 months. Scanfig's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, BrickNav every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scanfig versus BrickNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanfigBrickNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (377 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings377 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornelius MunzSteve Potts

Bugs and 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

BrickNav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scanfig

No in-app purchases

None

BrickNav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanfig free?
Scanfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrickNav free?
BrickNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanfig or BrickNav have ads?
Neither Scanfig nor BrickNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanfig or BrickNav?
Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, and BrickNav every 10 days. Most recently, Scanfig was updated on October 7, 2026 and BrickNav on October 5, 2026.

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