# Baseplate Brick Catalog vs Nephi's Gate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Baseplate Brick Catalog at free with in-app purchases against Nephi's Gate's subscription. Baseplate Brick Catalog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Nephi's Gate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseplate Brick Catalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nephi's Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Baseplate Brick Catalog against 5.0 for Nephi's Gate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Baseplate Brick Catalog ships an update every 5 days, Nephi's Gate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseplate Brick Catalog | Nephi's Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseplate-brick-catalog/id6737250348/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephis-gate/id6760855801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taphouse Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/995254717) | [Red Seam, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761287292) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseplate Brick Catalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseplate-brick-catalog/id6737250348)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Nephi's Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephis-gate/id6760855801)

This app helps you build a daily reading habit by locking distracting apps until your scripture study is complete. Set a goal, choose which apps to block, and unlock them once your reading session is finished. It features streak tracking and an integrated reader.

**Highlights:** Daily reading goal setting, App blocking for distractions, Streak tracking, Integrated Book of Mormon reader, Live Activities integration, iCloud backup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nephi's Gate Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Nephi's Gate Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseplate Brick Catalog free?

Baseplate Brick Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nephi's Gate free?

Nephi's Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Baseplate Brick Catalog or Nephi's Gate?

Baseplate Brick Catalog and Nephi's Gate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Baseplate Brick Catalog or Nephi's Gate have ads?

Neither Baseplate Brick Catalog nor Nephi's Gate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseplate Brick Catalog or Nephi's Gate?

Baseplate Brick Catalog ships an update every 5 days, and Nephi's Gate every 3 months. Most recently, Baseplate Brick Catalog was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nephi's Gate on October 10, 2026.

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