Comparison

brckd vs Yingzao Studio

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

Head to head
About

brckd

Features
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Photograph your LEGO creations and let AI transform them into interactive 3D models you can rotate, zoom, and view in augmented reality. brckd is the ultimate companion app for LEGO builders and brick enthusiasts. Snap photos of your builds from multiple angles, and our AI-powered 3D engine generates a detailed digital model in minutes โ€” no scanning equipment needed. โ€” AI 3D MODEL GENERATION Take photos of your LEGO build from different angles. Our AI analyzes them and creates a fully interactive 3D model you can rotate, zoom, and explore. Works with any LEGO set โ€” Technic, Architecture, Star Wars, City, Creator, and more. AUGMENTED REALITY VIEWER Place your 3D LEGO models in the real world using AR. See how your creations look on your desk, shelf, or anywhere else. Share AR experiences with friends and family. YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION Keep all your LEGO builds organized in one place. Track your creations with private and public collections. Every build stores your photos, 3D model, and build details. COMMUNITY OF BUILDERS Share your builds with thousands of LEGO fans worldwide. Browse the Explore feed to discover incredible creations from other builders. Search by theme, builder name, or build title. BUILDER PROFILES Create your builder identity. Showcase your public builds, customize your profile, and connect with the LEGO community. POWERFUL SEARCH Find builds and builders instantly. Filter by LEGO themes including Star Wars, Technic, Architecture, City, Creator, Harry Potter, Batman, Botanicals, and many more. FULL-SCREEN 3D VIEWER Interact with your models in an immersive viewer. Rotate 360ยฐ, zoom in on details, and change background colors. Export your 3D models as GLB files. โ€” SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free โ€” Get started with 3 models and full community access. Builder ($6.99/mo or $59.99/yr) โ€” 8 models per month, 3 photos per build, higher mesh resolution, AR viewer, and GLB export. Master ($19.99/mo or $179.99/yr) โ€” 15 models per month, 4 photos per build, maximum mesh resolution, priority processing, and Master badge. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. โ€” HOW IT WORKS 1. Photograph your LEGO build 2. Upload and let AI generate your 3D model 3. View, rotate, and explore in the 3D viewer 4. Place in AR or share with the community โ€” PERFECT FOR โ€ข LEGO collectors who want to digitize their builds โ€ข Brick enthusiasts who love sharing creations โ€ข Parents documenting kids' LEGO projects โ€ข MOC builders showcasing original designs โ€ข Anyone who wants to turn real LEGO into 3D models โ€” Privacy: https://brick-vault-c0eb5.web.app/privacy Terms: https://brick-vault-c0eb5.web.app/terms Support: chudik143@gmail.com Download brckd and bring your LEGO builds to life in 3D.

About

Yingzao Studio

Explore traditional Chinese architecture in 3D by adjusting parameters to generate buildings. Discover historic structures, study classic forms, and access offline records of architectural elements. Offers multi-language support and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Generate Chinese buildings in real-time
  • Explore 272 historic buildings interactively
  • Browse over 2,000 offline architectural records
  • Study classic architectural forms
  • Access ten earlier creative editions
  • Multi-language support (CN, EN, JP, KR)
  • Offline access to core tools and content
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Explore the structure and craft of traditional Chinese architecture in 3D. Yingzao Studio is made for architecture enthusiasts, students, designers, and anyone curious about Eastern aesthetics. Generate buildings by adjusting architectural parameters, follow how timber components come together, and discover historic buildings from across China. Key features โ€ข Yingzao Studio: Adjust column grids, roof forms, bracket sets, and proportions to generate Chinese buildings in real time. โ€ข Tabletop Construction: Explore 272 historic buildings with categories, search, interactive 3D viewing, and step-by-step assembly and disassembly. โ€ข Architecture Atlas: Browse more than 2,000 offline records by dynasty, location, form, type, or protection status, or explore them on a map. โ€ข Landmark Collection: Study classic forms including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and Foguang Temple East Hall. โ€ข Yingzao Archives: Revisit ten earlier creative editions and their distinct architectural experiments. โ€ข Four languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. โ€ข Account sync: Sign in to sync verified App Store purchase access with the web and your other devices. โ€ข Offline access: Core creation tools, records, and built-in 3D content remain available offline. Free content is available immediately. Landmark Collection, Tabletop Construction, and Yingzao Archives are separate one-time purchases with no subscriptions or automatic renewal. An internet connection is required to purchase or restore access. Models and descriptions are intended for cultural learning and artistic exploration, not for surveying, restoration, design, or construction use.

Screenshots

brckd4 screens
Yingzao Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: brckd at 15.0 against Yingzao Studio's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. brckd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Yingzao Studio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
brckd versus Yingzao Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbrckdYingzao Studio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”75.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB204 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBohdan Markevychๆž— ๆœฑ

In-app purchases

4 purchases

brckd

Subscriptions4
  • Builder Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Master Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Builder Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Master Annual$149.991 Year
3 purchases

Yingzao Studio

One-time3
  • ๆ•ด้ƒจๅๆž„ๅ›พๅฝ•$0.99
  • ่ฅ้€ ๆ—ง้›†$0.99
  • Tabletop Architecture$0.99

Questions

Is brckd free?
brckd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yingzao Studio free?
Yingzao Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do brckd or Yingzao Studio have ads?
Neither brckd nor Yingzao Studio shows ads.

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