Comparison

brick'em vs SetStack

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

Head to head
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

About

SetStack

Features
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SetStack is a fast, focused collection tracker for organizing brick sets, minifigs, and wishlists in one place. Sign in with your free Brickset account to bring your collection with you. Search the catalog, scan a printed or handwritten set number, update what you own or want, and keep your Brickset collection in sync. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Record owned quantities without mixing owned and wanted states • Track new and used condition • Add wishlist quantities and priorities • Apply custom collection labels • Find duplicates instantly EXPLORE SETS AND MINIFIGS • Search by set name, number, theme, subtheme, or year • Scan printed and handwritten set numbers with your camera • Browse set details, images, ratings, notes, and building instructions • See which sets contain a minifig • Put sets you own first when viewing a minifig DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT • Browse recent sets you do not already own or want • Get personalized suggestions based on themes you collect • Switch to a newest-first view • Keep unreleased sets hidden with one app-wide setting UNDERSTAND YOUR COLLECTION • View owned sets, total copies, piece counts, minifig totals, and original retail value • Calculate your wishlist budget • Find retiring-soon wanted sets • Measure theme completion POWER COLLECTOR — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced tools with a single purchase—no subscription: • Record the total price paid for your sets • See your recorded spending and savings compared with original retail value • Continuously scan and organize multiple boxes in one inventory session • Export and share your complete collection as CSV All essential collection tracking, searching, synchronization, insights, theme completion, and single-set scanning features remain available without purchasing Power Collector. SetStack is designed as a companion to Brickset. A free Brickset account and internet connection are required for sign-in, synchronization, searches, and collection changes. Account access, set information, and collection data are provided through the Brickset API. Brickset is a third-party service, and SetStack is an independent app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

brick'em4 screens
SetStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: brick'em at 15.1 against SetStack's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. brick'em sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and SetStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

brick'em ships an update every 2 weeks, SetStack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
brick'em versus SetStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbrick'emSetStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbrick'em LLCJudeWorks

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99

Questions

Is brick'em free?
brick'em is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do brick'em or SetStack have ads?
Neither brick'em nor SetStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, brick'em or SetStack?
brick'em ships an update every 2 weeks, and SetStack fortnightly. Most recently, brick'em was updated on October 20, 2026 and SetStack on October 12, 2026.

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