Comparison

BrickLens App vs Minifigure Scanner

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

Head to head
About

BrickLens App

Features
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BrickLens is the fastest way to check LEGO set values and track your collection's worth. INSTANT PRICE LOOKUPS Search any LEGO set by number to get real-time market prices from eBay, BrickLink, and BrickOwl. See what sets are selling for — new and used — in seconds. AI SET IDENTIFICATION Not sure which set you're looking at? Take a photo and our AI will identify the LEGO set, minifigure, or part instantly. DETAILED SET INFORMATION Browse complete set details including parts inventory, minifigures included, color variants, building instructions, and where to buy at the best price. COLLECTION TRACKER Add sets to your portfolio and track their value over time. See which sets are appreciating and monitor your total collection ROI. PRICE ALERTS Set target prices and get notified when a set drops to your desired price point. BROWSE & DISCOVER Explore thousands of LEGO sets across every theme. Find retired sets, discover trending investments, and compare prices across marketplaces. FREE TO USE Get started with free daily lookups. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited searches, portfolio analytics, price history charts, and price alerts. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • Monthly: $5.99/month • Annual: $44.99/year (save 37%) • Single Lookup: $2.99 one-time Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://bricklens.shop/privacy Terms of Use: https://bricklens.shop/terms LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. BrickLens uses publicly available pricing data from BrickLink, eBay, BrickOwl and other marketplaces.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

BrickLens App4 screens
Minifigure Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minifigure Scanner at none against BrickLens App's 3. BrickLens App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price 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. BrickLens App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Minifigure Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BrickLens App versus Minifigure Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickLens AppMinifigure Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnda DonohoeKawaii

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BrickLens App

Subscriptions2
  • BrickLens Premium$5.991 Month
  • BrickLens Premium$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Price Report$2.99
None

Minifigure Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrickLens App free?
BrickLens App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minifigure Scanner free?
Minifigure Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrickLens App or Minifigure Scanner have ads?
Neither BrickLens App nor Minifigure Scanner shows ads.

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