Comparison

IRAS vs BrickBank

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

Head to head
About

IRAS

Features
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Keep an eye on your property’s safety at all times. This application digitalizes and mobilizes alerts from your hazard alarm systems. Receive alarms, faults, and status messages directly on your smartphone or tablet. Key Features at a Glance: - Real-Time Alerts: Instant display of alarms, faults, and shutdowns (especially from the fire alarm control panel). - Visual Incident Overview: Clear and graphically optimized presentation of all events. - Digital Property Insights: Direct access to fire brigade maps, routing cards, and site images in the event of an alarm. - Efficient Data Management: Transfer, document, and manage additional information tied directly to the event. - Secure Interaction: Control and feedback capabilities with the fire alarm control panel are integrated within the framework of the respective fire protection concept. - Seamless History & Export: Automatic event log for data history with an easy export function for straightforward archiving. Download now and bring mobile smarts to your facility security!

About

BrickBank

This app helps you track the market value of your brick collection, monitor portfolio growth, and compare your collection with others globally. It offers real-time valuations, investment analysis, and powerful tracking tools for sets and minifigures.

Highlights
  • Real-time market valuations
  • Portfolio growth tracking
  • Investment analysis (Brick Score)
  • Set and minifigure tracking
  • Import from other platforms
  • Multi-currency support
  • Wishlist creation
Features
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Know what your collection is really worth — and what to buy next. BrickBank tracks market values, delivers instant BUY/WATCH/PASS scanner verdicts, and gives serious investors analyst-grade signals with price forecasts and volatility scoring. TODAY — YOUR DAILY DASHBOARD • Portfolio value and today's profit at a glance • Top movers from your collection, updated daily • Wishlist alerts when target prices are hit • Set of the Day — the top trending retired set SCANNER VERDICTS • Point your camera at any set for an instant decision • BUY · WATCH · PASS based on real market data • Live price vs RRP, 90-day trend, and confidence score • Batch shelf mode — evaluate multiple sets at once INVESTOR TIER • Analyst Mode across every screen • Per-set volatility scoring and tier badges • 12-month price forecasts with confidence bands • Source-by-source provenance — BrickLink, BrickEconomy, eBay, our model YOUR COLLECTION, YOUR DEVICE • No account required — start tracking in seconds • All data stays on your device • Import from Brickset, BrickLink, BrickEconomy, or Rebrickable REAL-TIME VALUATIONS • Market prices for 13,000+ sets from trusted sources • Interactive price history charts with new and used values • Track profit/loss on each set you own • Watch your portfolio value change over time BRICK SCORE — INVESTMENT ANALYSIS • Every set scored 0-100 across six investment factors • 2-year price predictions with comparable retired sets • Know which sets are worth buying before you spend POWERFUL TRACKING • Scan barcodes to instantly add sets • Log purchase price, date, and condition • Mark sets as sold and track realised profit • Profit Checker — evaluate a deal before you buy MINIFIGURE COLLECTION • See every minifig you own across all your sets • Add standalone minifigs from trades, CMF pulls, and more • Scan CMF blind bags to identify the minifig inside • BrickLink market prices and exclusive badges DISCOVER & COMPARE • Browse new, retiring, and coming soon sets • Get notified the moment new sets land — no update needed • See which sets are gaining value fastest • Anonymous leaderboards — your data stays private WISHLISTS • Create multiple named wishlists • Track sets and minifigs you want • Move items between lists SHARE & CELEBRATE • Generate shareable collection cards • Earn badges as your collection grows • Daily streaks reward consistent collectors MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT • Track in GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, or ILS • Native retail prices where available LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies. BrickBank is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group. Terms of Use: https://brickbank.club/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://brickbank.club/privacy.html

Screenshots

IRAS4 screens
BrickBank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRAS at none against BrickBank's 5. BrickBank's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrickBank sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IRAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRAS ships an update every 2 months, BrickBank every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IRAS versus BrickBank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRASBrickBank
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFAM GmbH Erfurt - Ingenieurbuero fuer die Anwendung der Mikroelektronik in der SicherheitstechnikThomas Halls

In-app purchases

None

IRAS

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BrickBank

Subscriptions4
  • BrickBank Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BrickBank Investor$2.991 Month
  • BrickBank Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • BrickBank Investor$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • BrickBank Pro$14.99

Questions

Is IRAS free?
IRAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrickBank free?
BrickBank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IRAS or BrickBank have ads?
Neither IRAS nor BrickBank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRAS or BrickBank?
IRAS ships an update every 2 months, and BrickBank every 3 days. Most recently, IRAS was updated on October 31, 2026 and BrickBank on November 5, 2026.

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