Comparison

BrickSnap vs brick'em

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

Head to head
About

BrickSnap

Transform real-world objects and loose bricks into digital building designs. Generate 2D pixel art, 3D models, and DIY build plans. Identify your existing bricks and receive personalized build recommendations.

Highlights
  • Turn photos into brick-style designs
  • Create 2D pixel builds and 3D models
  • Generate DIY build plans
  • Scan and identify loose bricks
  • Get build recommendations
  • Follow step-by-step guidance
Features
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Turn your favorite photos into brick art and models with BrickSnap. Create a brick mosaic from a portrait, bring your pet to life as a brick model, or explore a new build inspired by an everyday object. BrickSnap helps brick lovers, MOC builders, and DIY creators turn personal inspiration into their next project. CREATE FROM YOUR PHOTOS Transform photos into brick mosaics or 3D models. Make something personal with a favorite face, pet, or object. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Customize your mosaic’s size, brick type, and color settings to shape your design. BUILD STEP BY STEP Follow build guides and explore parts lists for supported designs, from the first pieces to the finished creation. IDENTIFY BRICK SETS Take or upload a photo of a built set to discover possible matches and estimated price ranges. KEEP YOUR CREATIONS TOGETHER Save your mosaics and models in My Projects so you can return to your creations and continue building. Whether you enjoy brick art, custom builds, or exploring MOC ideas, start with a photo and see what you can create. Download BrickSnap and turn your next idea into bricks. AI-generated designs may vary from the original photo. Set identification and price estimates are informational and are not guaranteed. [About BrickSnap Premium] • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use:https://app-service.bricksnapai.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app-service.bricksnapai.com/static/privacy_policy.html BrickSnap was created by fans and is not an official LEGO@ product. The LEGO Group of companies does not sponsor or support BrickSnap.

About

brick'em

This app helps LEGO enthusiasts and resellers quickly scan, identify, price, and manage their minifigure and parts inventory. It allows for bulk scanning, instant market price updates, and seamless listing to various selling platforms.

Highlights
  • Bulk minifigure scanning
  • Instant market pricing
  • Inventory management
  • Export to selling platforms
  • Parts breakdown search
  • Buildable figure assembly
Features
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Take a pic of any pile of LEGO minifigures or parts, identify every item instantly, and see live BrickLink 6-month sold market prices in seconds. brick'em helps LEGO sellers and serious collectors bulk scan, price, inventory, and sell minifigures and parts. "I scanned 200 minifigs from a bulk lot and had them listed on eBay in under 5 minutes." - Verified Review BULK SCANNER • Snap a photo of a pile or lot to identify multiple minifigures and loose parts at once • Results come from the BrickLink catalog of over 19,000 minifigures, 94,000 parts, and 21,000 sets • View real-time BrickLink 6-month sold averages for New and Used condition • View up to 15 alternate matches per scan result if result is incorrect • Scan QR codes on CMF blind boxes to identify figures without opening them PORTFOLIO & INVENTORY TRACKER • Track total collection value over time with interactive portfolio charts • Organize items into multiple customizable inventories • Customize inventory items with condition, quantity, custom SKUs, and your own images • Import existing collections from BrickLink, BrickStore, BrickScan, or any CSV file SELLING & CROSS-LISTING • Connect eBay, BrickLink, and Shopify accounts to push listings directly from the app • Export inventory to 8 formats: BrickLink XML, BrickStore BSX, Whatnot CSV, eBay, Shopify, and Facebook Marketplace • Manage prices, quantities, and active store listings inside the app • Create custom listings and manage all your stores listings directly in the app BUILDABLE FIGURES • See your existing parts inventory against minifigure recipes to see what you can build • View completion percentages across Ready to Build (100%) and partial matches • Deduct parts and add assembled minifigures to your inventory in one tap Whether you're a seasoned reseller managing thousands of minifigures or a collector tracking your personal collection, brick'em gives you the tools to move 100x faster than your competitors. brick'em LLC is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the LEGO Group. https://brickem.io/terms

Screenshots

BrickSnap4 screens
brick'em4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrickSnap and brick'em both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of brick'em's written reviews are positive against 13% of BrickSnap's. brick'em also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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. BrickSnap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and brick'em sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BrickSnap against 4.3 for brick'em. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: brick'em has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of BrickSnap's written reviews are positive against 68% of brick'em's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickSnap ships an update weekly, brick'em every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrickSnap versus brick'em: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickSnapbrick'em
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings746 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXELCELL.LIMITEDbrick'em LLC

Customer experience

BrickSnap

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

brick'em

All ratings43 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BrickSnap

Subscriptions3
  • BrickSnap Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • BrickSnap Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • BrickSnap Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

brick'em

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Lite Plan$10.001 Month
  • Monthly Pro Plan14 Days trial$20.001 Month
  • Pro Yearly Plan14 Days trial$150.001 Year
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  • Yearly Pro Discount Offer$150.001 Year
  • Annual Pro Plan14 Days trial$200.001 Year

Questions

Is BrickSnap free?
BrickSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is brick'em free?
brick'em is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrickSnap or brick'em?
BrickSnap is rated higher. BrickSnap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while brick'em averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.
Do BrickSnap or brick'em have ads?
Neither BrickSnap nor brick'em shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickSnap or brick'em?
BrickSnap ships an update weekly, and brick'em every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrickSnap was updated on October 25, 2026 and brick'em on October 25, 2026.

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