Comparison

BrickBin vs Value8

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

Head to head
About

BrickBin

Organize, track, and explore your LEGO collection. Instantly add sets and minifigures by scanning barcodes, manage wishlists, and view your collection's performance and value. Access a vast database of official sets and minifigures with detailed information.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for instant set addition
  • Minifigure collection management
  • Wishlist creation and management
  • Collection performance tracking
  • Explore LEGO set and minifigure database
  • Market pricing and retail value tracking
  • CSV import and export (Pro)
Features
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BrickBin – Collection Manager for LEGO® Organize, explore, and appreciate your LEGO® collection like never before. BrickBin is the ultimate companion for LEGO® enthusiasts who want to track their sets and minifigures, discover new builds, and understand the true value of their collection. INSTANTLY ADD SETS & MINIFIGURES Scan any LEGO® set barcode to add it in seconds. Track every detail that matters: purchase date, price, condition, where you bought it, and personal notes. Manage your minifigure collection alongside your sets, tracking whether they're loose or from specific sets. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION'S PERFORMANCE See real-time statistics including total sets owned, minifigures collected, unique parts across your collection, and retail value. WISHLIST YOUR DREAM SETS & MINIFIGURES Create and manage wishlists to track sets and minifigures you want to acquire. Easily move items from wishlist to collection when you make a purchase, and see wishlist statistics alongside your owned collection. EXPLORE THE LEGO® UNIVERSE Browse thousands of official LEGO® sets and minifigures with advanced search and filtering. Search by name or set number, filter by theme and year, and dive into rich details including part counts, dimensions, minifigures, current market pricing, and retail value. Explore the complete minifigure catalog with dedicated detail views. BRICKBIN PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited collection capacity and premium tools: • Unlimited sets and minifigures (free tier: 25 sets, 10 minifigures) • Portfolio performance tracking with theme and condition breakdowns • Complete LEGO® color explorer • Comprehensive parts catalog browser • Custom app themes and alternate app icons • CSV import and export • Never lose access to your existing collection, even if you cancel SECURE & PRIVATE Your data is protected with Keychain storage and optional Face ID/Touch ID authentication. Sign in with Apple ID or create a BrickBin account to sync your collection across devices. PERFECT FOR • Collectors documenting valuable sets and rare minifigures • Investors tracking portfolio performance • Builders managing inventory and wishlists • Fans exploring the LEGO® database • Anyone who takes their bricks seriously KEY FEATURES • Barcode scanning for instant set addition • Minifigure collection management with source tracking (loose or from sets) • Browse and search the complete minifigure catalog • Minifigure detail views with deep linking support • Wishlist management for sets and minifigures • Advanced search and filtering • Market pricing data and retail value tracking • Complete minifigure inventories per set • Detailed parts lists with color variants • Collection statistics dashboard including minifigures • Sign in with Apple support • Full accessibility support • Automatic app version checking for the best experience • Portfolio tracking with theme and condition breakdowns (Pro) • CSV import and export (Pro) • Color and part exploration (Pro) • Theme customization (Pro) Whether you're building your first collection or managing thousands of sets and minifigures, BrickBin makes it easy to stay organized, plan future purchases, and track the performance of your LEGO® passion. Download now and start your journey. BrickBin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO® Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Value8

Manage and track the value of your LEGO collection. Instantly identify sets and minifigures with your camera, view real-time market prices, and monitor your portfolio's growth. Organize items into custom collections and export data for record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Scan to identify LEGO sets and minifigures
  • Real-time market prices and trends
  • Portfolio value and performance tracking
  • Organize into multiple custom collections
  • Item ledger and CSV/HTML export
  • Lot calculator and invoice generation
  • Track realized profit and loss
Features
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Collect what you love. Value8 brings LEGO sets and minifigures, Pokémon cards, and One Piece cards into one organized collection. ADD AND ORGANIZE Search the catalog, scan items with your camera, or import inventory. Track quantities, condition or grade, purchase details, and custom collections. UNDERSTAND VALUE See estimated values and price history where data is available. Review recent sold transactions and compare them with active eBay asking listings—shown separately because asking prices are not completed sales. Card prices are labeled by source and condition or grade, so different markets aren't blended into one number. EXPLORE AND SELL Browse related sets and card variants, discover active listings, and optionally connect your own eBay account to create listings and use seller tools. Value8 Pro offers additional tools and scanning benefits. Subscription terms and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Market data is informational and may be incomplete or delayed. Values are estimates, not guaranteed sale prices.

Screenshots

BrickBin4 screens
Value84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrickBin at 5.0 against Value8's 4.4. BrickBin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Value8's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BrickBin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Value8 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickBin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value8 has 51 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BrickBin's written reviews are positive against 88% of Value8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickBin ships an update every 8 days, Value8 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BrickBin versus Value8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickBinValue8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings651 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB66 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAwesome City LLCValue8 LLC

Customer experience

BrickBin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Value8

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickBin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
12 purchases

Value8

Subscriptions6
  • Value8 Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Value8 Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Value8 Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Value8 Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Value8 Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Value8 Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • VAL-U8 Mini (250 tokens)$0.99
  • VAL-U8 Starter (1,600 tokens)$4.99
  • VAL-U8 Plus (3,500 tokens)$9.99
Show 3 more
  • VAL-U8 Popular (9,000 tokens)$24.99
  • VAL-U8 Power (19,000 tokens)$49.99
  • VAL-U8 Mega (40,000 tokens)$99.99

Questions

Is BrickBin free?
BrickBin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Value8 free?
Value8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrickBin or Value8?
BrickBin is rated higher. BrickBin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Value8 averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.
Do BrickBin or Value8 have ads?
Neither BrickBin nor Value8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickBin or Value8?
BrickBin ships an update every 8 days, and Value8 every 4 days. Most recently, BrickBin was updated on October 21, 2026 and Value8 on October 24, 2026.

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