BrickBin vs Stud Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Stud Vault
Effortlessly catalog your brick collection using AI-powered scanning. Identify sets, minifigures, and loose pieces instantly, track their value, and manage your collection's worth. Gamified features encourage regular use and showcase your prized items.
- AI-powered brick scanning
- Set, minifigure, and loose piece identification
- Collection value estimation
- Sales tracking and profit calculation
- Gamified collecting with daily streaks
- Home-screen widget display
- Offline collection storage
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Stud Vault is the easiest way to catalog your LEGO® collection and know what it's worth. Point your camera at any set or minifig and Stud Vault identifies it in seconds, adding it straight to your vault. Whether you're cataloging a childhood haul, hunting rare minifigs, or tracking sets as an investment, Stud Vault is your all-in-one LEGO® collection tracker and value estimator. SCAN ANYTHING: • Set Scanner: point your camera at any LEGO® set and add it in seconds • Minifigure Scanner: identify any minifig, new, retired, or rare • Blind Box Scanner: scan the code on collectible minifigure boxes to reveal which figure is inside before you open it • Bulk Mode: capture multiple minifigs in a single scan • Or search sets and minifigs by name or set number KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH: • See your entire vault's estimated value in one dashboard • Compare current estimates against original retail so you know your gain or loss • Log sales and track your real profit on every set you sell • Price-per-piece ratings show which sets are great value • See your collection broken down by theme MAKE COLLECTING A HABIT: • Daily streaks, quests, and XP levels reward you for building your vault • Show off prized minifigs in a home-screen widget display case • Share a snapshot card of your collection with friends BUILT FOR COLLECTORS: • Your collection is stored securely on your device, no account needed • Catalog data from Rebrickable and Brickset, identification powered by AI • Works with sets and minifigures Stud Vault is free to download. Upgrade to Stud Vault Pro to unlock unlimited scanning and the most powerful features above. Download Stud Vault and start building your vault today. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. Terms of Use: https://www.studvault.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BrickBin at none against Stud Vault's shown. Stud Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. BrickBin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stud Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 BrickBin against 5.0 for Stud Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
BrickBin ships an update every 8 days, Stud Vault weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrickBin | Stud Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Awesome City LLC | Voog LLC |
Customer experience
BrickBin
Stud Vault
In-app purchases
BrickBin
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Stud Vault
- Stud Vault Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Stud Vault Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Stud Vault Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year







