CMF Code Scanner vs BrickValue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMF Code Scanner
Quickly scan hidden codes on Minifigure boxes to reveal which figure is inside. This app features offline scanning, automatic statistics, and a personal collection manager with detailed series and figure information, including Bricklink price data.
- Fast Datamatrix scanner
- Offline mode
- Scan statistics
- Collection manager
- Series & figure info
- Bricklink price info
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The wait is over – the CMF Code Scanner, powered by brickbank.app, is now available as an app! This app helps you quickly scan the hidden codes on Minifigure boxes and instantly find out which figure is inside. Since CMF 25, a special Datamatrix code has been printed on each box – and our app reads it with ease. Features: - Fast and accurate Datamatrix scanner - Offline mode: All data is stored locally – no internet required - Automatic scan statistics to track your scanned figures - In-app data updates to keep everything up to date - Personal CMF collection manager - CMF Collection Widget - Personal Minifig collection manager (via Set-Barcode-Scan or Search) - Detailed series & figure info - Bricklink® price info This app is an independent fan project and is not authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. The Brickbank APP – made with love. Have feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! AI Transparency Supporting LLMs were used in the development of the app.
BrickValue
Scan LEGO sets and minifigures to identify them and get estimated values. Track your collection, check prices, and discover rare items. Ideal for collectors, buyers, and sellers.
- LEGO scanner
- Minifigure recognition
- Value estimation
- Collection tracking
- Price checking
- Rare item discovery
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BrickValue lets you scan LEGO sets and minifigures to identify them and see estimated value. Key features: - Fast LEGO scanner - Minifigure recognition - Value estimate - Collection tracking Check prices, track your collection, and find retired or rare LEGO sets. BrickValue is for LEGO collectors, buyers and sellers who want quick value checks. Terms of Use: https://brickvalue.live/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BrickValue at 4.6 against CMF Code Scanner's 4.0. BrickValue also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). CMF Code Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. BrickValue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CMF Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrickValue holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrickValue has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CMF Code Scanner ships an update weekly, BrickValue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMF Code Scanner | BrickValue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abd El Hamid Lashin | HO LAM CHAN |
Customer experience
CMF Code Scanner
BrickValue
In-app purchases
CMF Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
BrickValue
- BrickValue - Pro$5.991 Month
- BrickVal Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- BrickValue - Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
