Aim2Build vs Minifigure Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aim2Build
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Aim2Build helps you get more from your LEGO collection. Instead of searching through instructions, Aim2Build starts with your inventory and shows you which sets you can build — and how close you are to completing others. What you can do - Add and save your LEGO inventory - See clear buildability percentages - Find sets you can already build or are close to finishing - View missing parts at a glance Aim2Build is designed to be fast, simple, and practical — whether you’re a casual builder or a serious collector. The web version is free to explore. The iOS app offers optional Pro features for users who want deeper insights and faster decisions.
Minifigure Scanner
Instantly identify any minifigure with AI. Get details like name, theme, rarity, estimated value, and parts breakdown. Build a personal catalog and explore figures scanned by others.
- AI-powered minifigure identification
- Detailed figure data (name, theme, value)
- Parts breakdown and printing details
- Personal collection cataloging
- Community browsing and discovery
- Compatible set information
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Snap a photo. Know your minifig. Minifigure Scanner uses AI to identify a toy minifigure from a single photo and gives you the details collectors care about. IDENTIFY ANY MINIFIGURE Take a photo or choose one from your library and get an AI-generated breakdown: - Name, figure ID, theme, and sub-theme - Year released and rarity - Head, torso, legs, and accessories - Condition notes - An AI estimate of what it's worth - The official sets it appears in - A short overall assessment MY FIGS Keep the figures you care about. Add any identification to My Figs and open Scan History to see everything you've ever scanned. EXPLORE Browse identifications shared by collectors around the world, search by name, theme, or set, and share any result with a link. Minifigure Scanner uses AI. Identifications and value estimates are for general information only — they are not a professional appraisal, authentication, or grading, and they can be wrong. Always verify important details with an expert before buying, selling, or valuing a figure. Minifigure Scanner is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group. Please take note of our AI Identification Disclaimer: https://minifigurescan.com/disclaimer Find our EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aim2Build at every 3 weeks against Minifigure Scanner's every 6 months. Aim2Build also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aim2Build ships an update every 3 weeks, Minifigure Scanner every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Aim2Build | Minifigure Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIM2 LTD | Kawaii |
In-app purchases
Aim2Build
No in-app purchases
Minifigure Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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