Comparison

BrickSide vs Brickly Scan

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

Head to head
About

BrickSide

This app helps LEGO enthusiasts discover alternate builds (MOCs) and manage their collection. Scan set barcodes to identify them instantly and explore thousands of creative building ideas. It also provides detailed information on minifigures and allows you to track your owned sets.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanner for LEGO sets
  • Discover thousands of alternate builds (MOCs)
  • Manage and track owned LEGO sets
  • Minifigure rarity and appearance details
  • Save desired sets to a wishlist
Features
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BrickSide is the ultimate companion for LEGO enthusiasts. Scan barcodes in-store to instantly identify sets, track the real market value of your collection, discover thousands of alternate builds (MOCs) you can create from sets you own, and manage everything in one place. Features: Barcode Scanner: Scan any LEGO set barcode for instant identification MOC Discovery: Swipe through thousands of alternate builds Collection Manager: Track your owned sets with sealed/opened condition, live market values, and a historic value chart Set Value Engine: Real eBay-driven prices for sealed vs opened sets, with confidence indicators and MSRP fallback Minifigure Insights: Rarity, appearances, and live resale values for 7,000+ minifigs Wishlist: Save sets you want with priority levels Multi-angle set images and detailed set information BrickSide Premium unlocks unlimited discovery, buildable-now filtering, the historic value chart, parts inventory, and more.

About

Brickly Scan

Instantly identify LEGO minifigures, sets, and loose parts with AI-powered scanning. Track your collection's real-time market value, organize your inventory, and find missing pieces to complete your builds.

Highlights
  • AI Minifigure Scanner
  • Set and Piece Scanner
  • Real-Time Collection Valuation
  • Inventory Organizer
  • Part Matching for Builds
  • Building Instructions Access
  • Global Market Price Guide
Features
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Brickly Scan is the ultimate LEGO® scanner, set tracker, and collection manager built for builders, AFOL collectors, and investors. Simply point your camera to instantly scan LEGO sets, identify individual minifigures, catalog loose parts, and monitor your collection value in real time. AI LEGO SCANNER & IDENTIFIER - Minifigure Scanner: Scan any minifigure (new, vintage, or rare) to identify it instantly. - Set Scanner: Identify sets in seconds by scanning the box or instructions. - Piece & Pile Scanner: Snap a photo of a pile of loose bricks to detect and count individual parts. - Blind Box Scanner: Scan the codes on collectible minifigure blind boxes to see what's inside before opening! COLLECTION TRACKER & PORTFOLIO VALUE - Real-Time Valuation: Check the market value of your sets and minifigures using live pricing. - Value Analytics: Track your total portfolio worth, price trends, and gain/loss performance over time. - Inventory Organizer: Separate your items by built, unbuilt, wishlist, or custom categories. - Easy Export: Export your inventory in CSV or XML format for seamless use with BrickLink and Rebrickable. BUILD WITH THE BRICKS YOU OWN - Part Matching: Match your scanned loose pieces against our database of build recipes. - Rebuild Sets: See exactly which parts are missing to complete your vintage sets. - Building Instructions: Access building guides for thousands of sets directly inside the app. CATALOG & MARKET PRICE CHECK - Price Guide: Compare new and used prices across global marketplaces. - Set Database: Search sets, minifigures, and parts by theme (Star Wars, Technic, Ninjago, Creator, etc.), year, or ID. - Missing Pieces: Manage a checklist of parts you need to order to complete your builds. Brickly Scan is free to download. Upgrade to Pro or Premium to unlock unlimited scans, unlimited inventory tracking, and advanced portfolio export tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BrickSide4 screens
Brickly Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrickSide at 4.5 against Brickly Scan's 4.2. Brickly Scan's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. BrickSide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Brickly Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrickSide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 74 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickSide ships an update every 2 weeks, Brickly Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrickSide versus Brickly Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickSideBrickly Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better4.2 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1974 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Boy Brands, LLCAHMET TURK

Customer experience

BrickSide

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Brickly Scan

All ratings74 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickSide

Subscriptions2
  • BrickSide Premium$5.991 Month
  • BrickSide Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Brickly Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • Brickly Scan Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is BrickSide free?
BrickSide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brickly Scan free?
Brickly Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrickSide or Brickly Scan?
BrickSide is rated higher. BrickSide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Brickly Scan averages 4.2 from 74 ratings.
Do BrickSide or Brickly Scan have ads?
Neither BrickSide nor Brickly Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickSide or Brickly Scan?
BrickSide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brickly Scan weekly. Most recently, BrickSide was updated on October 11, 2026 and Brickly Scan on October 21, 2026.

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