Comparison

Baseplate Brick Catalog vs Swatchly

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

Head to head
About

Baseplate Brick Catalog

This app helps you catalog and manage your brick collection. It allows you to convert images to brick representations, scan sets for details, and access extensive information like build instructions and market prices. Organize your sets into built, owned, or wishlist categories.

Highlights
  • Image to brick conversion
  • Set scanning with camera
  • Build instructions
  • Market price tracking
  • Collection management (built, owned, wishlist)
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Baseplate is a beautiful brick catalog and inventory app built with iOS design guidelines in mind, and supercharged with magical features. ▼ Magical Features: ⁃ Convert images to brick representations ⁃ Scan sets with your device’s camera to get further set details ▼ Extensive Information: ⁃ Themes, sets, minifigures, pieces, and more ⁃ Build instructions ⁃ Set images ⁃ Piece counts ⁃ Release dates ⁃ Age information ⁃ Market price ⁃ Set descriptions ▼ Manage Sets: ⁃ Add to built, owned, or wishlist ▼ More: ⁃ Widgets for your Home and Lock Screens ⁃ Shortcuts ⁃ Upcoming sets ⁃ Extensive sort and filter options ⁃ Search for sets by name or ID ⁃ Context Menus across the app ⁃ Variety of alt app icons ⁃ Universal app (available on iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro) Happy building! ------- Access to some of the app’s features requires a monthly/yearly subscription, or a one-off purchase. Your Baseplate subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your membership and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://taphouse.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://taphouse.io/privacy Baseplate was created by fans and is not an official LEGO® product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support Baseplate.

About

Swatchly

Features
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Swatchly – Save & Organize Paint Colors Swatchly makes it easy to save, compare, and organize your favorite paint colors right from your phone. Whether you're repainting a room, building a home, or collecting color inspiration, Swatchly helps you stay organized and inspired. Features: Snap & Save: Take photos of swatches or walls and label them. Organize by Project: Group colors by room or exterior. Compare Colors: View swatches side by side. Add Notes: Record paint codes, finishes, and locations. Works Offline: View your saved swatches without internet. Great for: Homeowners Interior designers Contractors DIY decorators We respect your privacy. Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Download Swatchly and bring order to your color ideas. Swatch. Save. Simplify. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Baseplate Brick Catalog4 screens
Swatchly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Baseplate Brick Catalog at every 5 days against Swatchly's every 5 months. Baseplate Brick Catalog also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Baseplate Brick Catalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Swatchly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseplate Brick Catalog ships an update every 5 days, Swatchly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Baseplate Brick Catalog versus Swatchly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseplate Brick CatalogSwatchly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaphouse Software LLCSwatchly, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Baseplate Brick Catalog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

Swatchly

Subscriptions2
  • Swatchly$2.991 Month
  • Swatchly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Swatchly$2.99
  • Swatchly$24.99

Questions

Is Baseplate Brick Catalog free?
Baseplate Brick Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swatchly free?
Swatchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baseplate Brick Catalog or Swatchly have ads?
Neither Baseplate Brick Catalog nor Swatchly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baseplate Brick Catalog or Swatchly?
Baseplate Brick Catalog ships an update every 5 days, and Swatchly every 5 months. Most recently, Baseplate Brick Catalog was updated on October 8, 2026 and Swatchly on October 6, 2026.

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