Comparison

BrickFolio vs SetStack

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

Head to head
About

BrickFolio

Manage your LEGO collection with this free app. Log owned and wanted sets, explore thousands of official sets, and track your collection's progress. Earn achievements and compete with collectors worldwide.

Highlights
  • Log owned and wishlist sets
  • Search 25,000+ LEGO sets
  • View collection statistics
  • Earn achievement badges
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Build and share wishlists
Features
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BrickFolio — The Ultimate LEGO® Collection Tracker & Wishlist NEW: GLOBAL LEADERBOARD • Compete with LEGO® collectors worldwide via Game Center • Rank by Achievement Points, Sets Collected, or Pieces • Live podium display + Friends / Global toggle Track, organize, and celebrate your LEGO collection with BrickFolio. Whether you're a casual builder or a serious AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO), this free app helps you manage your sets, earn achievements, and compete with collectors worldwide. THE COMPLETE LEGO® TRACKER • Log sets you own, want, or have on your wishlist • Search 26,000+ official LEGO® sets across every theme • Track quantity, condition, and purchase date per set • Accent-insensitive search finds sets however you spell them LEGO® CATALOG & DATABASE • Browse every theme from Space and Castle to Star Wars™ and Marvel® • Set details: piece count, year, MSRP, ratings, retiring status • Filter by theme, year, price, or owned status MINIFIGURE TRACKER • 13,000+ minifigures cataloged • Track which minifigs you own across all your sets • Minifig Milestone achievements MISSING PARTS & SHOPPING LIST • Mark missing pieces per set • Aggregated shopping list across your whole collection • Direct links to BrickLink, Rebrickable, and Brickset ACHIEVEMENTS & GAMIFICATION • Earn 60+ achievement badges as your collection grows • Unlock titles from Brick Novice to Master Builder • Visual achievement boards and shareable cards CUSTOM LISTS & ORGANIZER • Build custom lists for any theme, occasion, or MOC inspiration • Holiday gifts, modular buildings, retirement watches • Share lists with friends and family WISHLIST & COLLECTION MANAGEMENT • Build a wishlist of sets you want — share with anyone • Mark sets as owned with a single tap • Never buy a duplicate set again FREE TO USE, PRO IF YOU WANT MORE • Tracking, achievements, lists, leaderboard and exports are free — no ads • Unlimited collection size • BrickFolio Pro adds camera set identification: point your camera at a built set and get the closest matches. 3 free scans included; then a 20-scan pack, a 30-day pass, or lifetime. Download BrickFolio today and transform how you organize your LEGO world! ——— BrickFolio Pro is sold as one-time purchases only — a lifetime unlock, a 30-day Pro Pass that does not renew, or a 20-scan pack that never expires — charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Nothing auto-renews. Terms of Use: https://www.cortexai-tech.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cortexai-tech.com/privacy.html ——— LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app. Star Wars™ and Marvel® are trademarks of their respective owners. BrickFolio is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group.

About

SetStack

Features
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SetStack is a fast, focused collection tracker for organizing brick sets, minifigs, and wishlists in one place. Sign in with your free Brickset account to bring your collection with you. Search the catalog, scan set numbers, update what you own or want, and keep your Brickset collection in sync. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Record owned and wanted quantities separately • Track new and used sets • Add wishlist quantities and custom collection labels • Save notes and personal ratings • Find duplicate sets instantly • Save supported collection edits offline and sync when you reconnect EXPLORE SETS AND MINIFIGS • Search sets by name, number, theme, subtheme, or year • Browse set images, details, ratings, notes, and building instructions • Organize minifigs in list or grid views • Distinguish loose minifigs from those included in your sets • See which sets contain a minifig, with your owned sets first • Track sealed and opened copies of supported collectible minifigures SCAN SETS AND CMF BOX CODES • Read printed or handwritten set numbers with your camera • Build a running list of scanned sets • Identify supported collectible minifigures from their box codes • Scan several CMF box codes at once and review the matches • Add scanned figures to your collection or wanted list • Explore CMF scan history, series summaries, and scanning stats • Receive automatic CMF code catalog updates DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT • Browse recent sets you do not already own or want • Get suggestions based on themes you collect • Switch to a newest-first view • Hide unreleased sets across the app with one setting UNDERSTAND YOUR COLLECTION • View unique owned sets, total copies, piece counts, minifig totals, and original retail value • Calculate your wishlist budget • Find retiring-soon wanted sets • Explore theme completion MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Adaptive layouts make room for your collection, details, and scanner results. On iPhone Duo’s open landscape display, use collection columns, side-by-side details, two-column insights, and CMF results beside the camera, with native side navigation. POWER COLLECTOR — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced tools with a single purchase. No subscription. • Scan supported retail box barcodes to identify sets and add them to your collection or wanted list • Use Minifigure Photo ID with your camera or a selected photo, compare suggested matches, and add the right figure • Record the total price paid for your sets • View recorded spending and compare eligible purchases with original retail prices • Export your tracked sets and minifigs as CSV, including quantities, notes, and saved set purchase prices Already own Power Collector? Barcode scanning and Minifigure Photo ID are included. CSV export is an inventory file, not a full backup. Custom labels, condition breakdowns, and scan history are not included. Essential tracking, searching, synchronization, collection insights, theme completion, Set Number scanning, and CMF Box Code scanning — including continuous scanning — are available without Power Collector. A free Brickset account and internet connection are required for sign-in, synchronization, and online searches. Photo ID sends selected photos to Brickognize only after your permission and requires internet. Barcode and photo recognition depend on supported catalog matches; review suggested results before adding items. Account access, set information, and collection data are provided through the Brickset API. Brickset is a third-party service, and SetStack is an independent companion app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

BrickFolio4 screens
SetStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrickFolio at every 4 days against SetStack's every 2 weeks. 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. BrickFolio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SetStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickFolio ships an update every 4 days, SetStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BrickFolio versus SetStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickFolioSetStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCortex AI LLCJudeWorks

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BrickFolio

One-time3
  • 20 Scans$2.99
  • 30-Day Pro Pass$3.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99

Questions

Is BrickFolio free?
BrickFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrickFolio or SetStack have ads?
Neither BrickFolio nor SetStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickFolio or SetStack?
BrickFolio ships an update every 4 days, and SetStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrickFolio was updated on October 28, 2026 and SetStack on October 25, 2026.

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