BrickSide vs Brickly Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- AI Minifigure Scanner
- Set and Piece Scanner
- Real-Time Collection Valuation
- Inventory Organizer
- Part Matching for Builds
- Building Instructions Access
- Global Market Price Guide
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
BrickSide ships an update every 2 weeks, Brickly Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrickSide | Brickly Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | 4.2 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Boy Brands, LLC | AHMET TURK |
Customer experience
BrickSide
Brickly Scan
In-app purchases
BrickSide
- BrickSide Premium$5.991 Month
- BrickSide Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Brickly Scan
- Premium Access$7.991 Month
- Brickly Scan Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year








