Pileometer by Brickit vs SnapBuild
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pileometer by Brickit
This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.
- Precise digital catalog of parts
- Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition
- Parts location guidance
- Building ideas library
- Organize scattered brick collections
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Pileometer by Brickit is a game-changer for anyone who loves building or misses the feeling of joy their bricks used to give them. It is both an app and a storage system that provides you with exact digital catalog of the parts you own. Using cutting-edge recognition technology, Pileometer by Brickit helps you organize your parts, discover fascinating building designs, and build complex creations. Precise Digital Catalog Create an accurate digital inventory of your entire parts collection. Advanced Parts Scanner Take a photo of your parts and let Pileometer by Brickit auto-recognize 1600 different shapes with precision. Parts Location Guidance Intricate builds are much more fun when you always know where to find the exact shape and color you need. Building Ideas Library Access a vast catalog of building ideas tailored to your parts collection. Pileometer is perfect for anyone who wants to bring a long-needed neatness into a usually scattered building experience, as well as anyone who’d love to find new inspiration in a box of Lego left somewhere in a distant corner. Pro Subscription Terms: — Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. — Users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. — License agreement: https://pileometer.app/eula/ — Privacy policy: https://pileometer.app/privacy-policy/ Pileometer by Brickit was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support Pileometer.
SnapBuild
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What can your child build with the parts already at home? SnapBuild turns everyday materials, craft supplies, spare components, and broken toys into hands-on science and engineering projects for kids ages 7–11. Scan a drawer, parts box, or toy. Confirm what SnapBuild finds, see projects matched to your materials, and follow clear visual steps together. It is meaningful screen time that leads to real-world making. WITH SNAPBUILD, FAMILIES CAN: • Scan household items, craft materials, and reusable parts • Discover STEM projects based on materials already available • Follow visual, step-by-step building guides • Check age, time, difficulty, materials, and safety notes • Save useful components in My Parts Box • Track active projects and celebrate completed builds • Inspect broken toys and identify parts that may be reused • Share finished creations with friends and family BUILD, LEARN, AND REUSE Every project pairs creative construction with practical science and engineering. Kids learn how things fit, move, and work while giving ordinary materials a new purpose. Use SnapBuild for an afternoon activity, a homeschool lesson, a weekend experiment, or science-fair inspiration. BROKEN TOY RESCUE Broken Toy Rescue helps parents inspect a toy, review conservative disassembly guidance, and decide what can be saved safely. Whether the next step is repair, responsible recycling, or a new invention, SnapBuild helps useful parts live on. GUIDANCE AND SAFETY SnapBuild provides educational project ideas and general guidance. Scanned materials, sizes, and conditions vary, so families may need to adapt a project. Always inspect materials before use. Some tools, parts, and steps require help from a parent or supervising adult. Safety guidance does not replace responsible adult supervision. SNAPBUILD PRO SnapBuild Pro unlocks unlimited scans, detailed visual guides, parts-based project matches, Broken Toy Rescue, an unlimited Parts Box, and kid-friendly safety guidance. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or unlock Lifetime Pro with a one-time purchase. A one-week free trial may be offered to eligible subscription customers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when purchase is confirmed. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Prices and trial availability may vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://touch4feel.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://touch4feel.com/terms-of-use Scan what you have and start building with SnapBuild today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pileometer by Brickit at 13.0 against SnapBuild's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SnapBuild sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pileometer by Brickit | SnapBuild |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (357 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 460 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brickit Inc. | Touch 4 Feel |
Bugs and requests
Pileometer by Brickit
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
- Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
- Scanning problems with certain device configurations
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
- Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
- Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
- Expanded color and part selection in the app
SnapBuild
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pileometer by Brickit
- Pileometer Pro (1 Month)$6.991 Month
- Pileometer Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Pileometer Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- Pileometer Pro (3 Months)3 Days trial$40.493 Months
- Pileometer Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Pileometer Pro (Lifetime)$99.99
SnapBuild
- SnapBuild Pro Monthly$4.951 Month
- SnapBuild Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
- SnapBuild Lifetime Pro$44.49
Questions
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