Comparison

Figure Finder vs BrickDex

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

Head to head
About

Figure Finder

Instantly identify LEGO Collectible Minifigures by scanning the code on their blind bags. Track your collection, mark figures as collected, and manage duplicates. Supports multiple regions and series.

Highlights
  • Instant Data Matrix scanning
  • Identify figures before opening bags
  • Track collected figures and duplicates
  • Browse over 400 figures across multiple series
  • Supports US, EU, and AU regional codes
  • Per-series progress tracking
Features
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Stop guessing. Figure Finder reads the Data Matrix code on any LEGO® Collectible Minifigure bag and instantly reveals which figure is inside - before you open it. Scan & Identify: Point your camera at the code on the bottom of any supported blind bag. The app identifies the figure in seconds, showing you the name and image so you always get exactly who you're after. Track Your Collection: Browse all 33 series in one place. Mark figures as collected, track duplicates, and watch your progress fill up series by series. Features • Instant Data Matrix scanning - no typing, no guessing • Supports US, EU, and AU regional codes for Series 25–29, alongside Dungeons & Dragons, Spider-Verse, Formula 1, and Shrek • Browse and track 400+ figures across Series 1–29 + Extras • Count duplicates - know exactly how many of each you own • Per-series progress bar so you always know what's left Figure Finder is an independent fan app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

About

BrickDex

Features
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Photograph one brick and get its part number, name, released colors, and rarity. ■ Scan Recognizes parts, minifigures, and sets automatically. BrickDex shows the likely candidates and you confirm. Photos are never stored. ■ Minifigure → parts Photograph a minifig and it breaks down into head, torso, legs, and accessories. Add them all to your collection in one tap. ■ Set → coverage Photograph a set box to see how much of it you could build from what you own. ■ Dex The 500 most-used parts across every set form the core dex. Each part you add lights up its entry, with a rarity tier (Common · Uncommon · Scarce · Rare · Unique) based on how many sets it appears in. ■ My parts Sorted by color and quantity, searchable by number or name. Everything stays on your device. ■ Buildable sets See how much of each of 28,000 sets you could build from what you own. ■ Pro (one-time purchase) No ads · unlimited buildable sets · export as CSV or a BrickLink wanted list. Scanning, search, the dex, and your collection are free without limits. Catalog: Rebrickable · Recognition: Brickognize LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

Figure Finder4 screens
BrickDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickDex at none against Figure Finder's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Figure Finder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrickDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Figure Finder ships an update weekly, BrickDex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Figure Finder versus BrickDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigure FinderBrickDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitchell RudollYOU SEUNGMIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Figure Finder

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

BrickDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Figure Finder free?
Figure Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickDex free?
BrickDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Figure Finder or BrickDex have ads?
Both Figure Finder and BrickDex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Figure Finder or BrickDex?
Figure Finder ships an update weekly, and BrickDex fortnightly. Most recently, Figure Finder was updated on October 19, 2026 and BrickDex on October 12, 2026.

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