WhatFig vs BrickSide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhatFig
Instantly identify minifigures and get their US listed prices by taking a photo or uploading a screenshot. With a constantly growing database of over 16,000 figures, it's an essential tool for collectors before buying or selling.
- Identify minifigures by photo
- Get US listed pricing
- Scan QR codes for CMF figures
- Large, growing database
- Useful for buying and selling
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Identify and get US Listed Bricklink values for your Minifigures simply by taking a picture or uploading a screenshot. Scan QR Codes to identify CMF Figures easily TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Add figs and sets to your collection in new or used condition See your total collection value update as you add figs Browse your collection by theme, with values for each theme Check off Collectible Minifigure series and see what you're missing Keep a wanted list of figs you're hunting for See which sets each minifigure comes in
BrickSide
This app helps LEGO enthusiasts discover alternate builds (MOCs) and manage their collection. Scan set barcodes to identify them instantly and explore thousands of creative building ideas. It also provides detailed information on minifigures and allows you to track your owned sets.
- Barcode scanner for LEGO sets
- Discover thousands of alternate builds (MOCs)
- Manage and track owned LEGO sets
- Minifigure rarity and appearance details
- Save desired sets to a wishlist
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BrickSide is the ultimate companion for LEGO enthusiasts. Scan barcodes in-store to instantly identify sets, track the real market value of your collection, discover thousands of alternate builds (MOCs) you can create from sets you own, and manage everything in one place. Features: Barcode Scanner: Scan any LEGO set barcode for instant identification MOC Discovery: Swipe through thousands of alternate builds Collection Manager: Track your owned sets with sealed/opened condition, live market values, and a historic value chart Set Value Engine: Real eBay-driven prices for sealed vs opened sets, with confidence indicators and MSRP fallback Minifigure Insights: Rarity, appearances, and live resale values for 7,000+ minifigs Wishlist: Save sets you want with priority levels Multi-angle set images and detailed set information BrickSide Premium unlocks unlimited discovery, buildable-now filtering, the historic value chart, parts inventory, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatFig at none against BrickSide's 2. WhatFig also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%). BrickSide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. BrickSide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WhatFig asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WhatFig against 4.5 for BrickSide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of WhatFig's written reviews are positive against 50% of BrickSide's.
WhatFig ships an update every 4 months, BrickSide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | WhatFig | BrickSide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | 4.5 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WHATFIG LLC | Big Boy Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
WhatFig
BrickSide
In-app purchases
WhatFig
No in-app purchases
BrickSide
- BrickSide Premium$5.991 Month
- BrickSide Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
