Comparison

Stackable Studio vs Pic2Bricks

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

Head to head
About

Stackable Studio

Features
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Stackable Studio turns the bricks you already have into real builds. Scan a pile once and get builds picked to fit those bricks, with 3D step-by-step instructions, a printable PDF and a full parts list. Or describe what you want, turn a photo into a mosaic, capture an object, or snap parts together by hand. Every build is checked so it can actually be built. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build with your bricks - scan a pile and get builds picked to fit it; each one says whether every piece comes from your scan, or which pieces you would need • Chat to create - describe any build in plain English • Turn a photo into a mosaic - free, at any size • Capture an object - turn something real into a brick build • Build by hand - snap your scanned parts together yourself, then get instructions • Follow it in 3D - step-by-step instructions you can turn and zoom, plus a printable PDF • Save and share - keep your builds in one place, share them with friends • Browse community builds - see what others have made, and the builds we feature • Play brick games - quick sorting rounds that earn you free builds • Take the daily challenge - everyone builds from the same parts, then you vote FREE AND PRO Stackable Studio is free to start, with 5 builds a month, and photo mosaics are free. Stackable Pro unlocks 50 builds a month, billed monthly or yearly, with a 3-day free trial. • 50 builds every month • Cancel anytime ABOUT STACKABLE STUDIO Stackable Studio is independent and built around one idea: the magic is in the building, and everyone should get to build the thing in their head, even if they don't know which brick to grab first. Stackable Studio is a member of NVIDIA Inception. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://stackable.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://stackable.studio/privacy © 2026 NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, and NVIDIA Inception are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Stackable is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group.

About

Pic2Bricks

Transform any photo into a custom brick model or 2D portrait. Get detailed instructions, parts lists, and estimated costs for your creations. It even helps you build with bricks you already own.

Highlights
  • Create 3D brick models from photos
  • Generate 2D tile portraits
  • Customizable model sizes
  • Detailed parts lists and instructions
  • Build with existing brick collections
  • Estimated brick costs
Features
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Turn a photo of your dog, your cat or your favorite things into a brick set you can really build: a 3D model with every piece listed and step-by-step instructions, or a flat portrait of a pet or a person you love. A gift they won't find in a shop. Print the instruction booklet with a gift page on the front: their photo, the finished model and a To and From line. Wrap the booklet now and order the bricks when you're ready. 3D MODELS Pick a size, from a pocket-size Mini of about 75 pieces to a Mega showpiece of about 500, and choose classic bricks or a finer version with plates and tiles. In a minute or two you can spin the finished model and look at it from every side. Noses, ears and tongues stay on, and a dog lying down comes out full size. Adding a side or back photo helps with shape. If it isn't right, ask for changes or start over; a build is only used when you keep a design. PORTRAITS Prefer something to hang on the wall? A 2D portrait frames the face and lifts your pet or person onto a clean background. It's ready in seconds and made right on your phone. The new Blocks style covers each patch of color with flat plates of every size, so the same picture takes far fewer pieces: a Classic 32 by 32 portrait comes to about 200 to 500 pieces instead of 1,028 round tiles. In our tests the estimated parts cost fell from about $51 to about $25 to $35. Like the classic mosaic look? Dots, one round tile per stud, is still there. EVERY PIECE, EVERY STEP Every design you keep comes with a full parts list (sizes, colors and BrickLink part numbers), step-by-step instructions you can follow on screen or print, and an estimated cost for the bricks. One tap copies your list and opens BrickLink, the large marketplace for single bricks. GOT A BIN OF LOOSE BRICKS? Photograph it with "What can I build with my bricks?" and the app counts your pieces by color and size, suggests models, and designs one using only what you own. Switch that off for a bigger build, and the parts list shows just the extra pieces to add. Your first 2 builds are free. After that, builds come in packs of 5 or 15 whenever you want them. There is no subscription and no account. Designs are made by Claude, an AI model from Anthropic, from the photo you choose; the photo is used only for your design and isn't kept. Pic2Bricks is an independent app from LastLap Lab LLC and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

Screenshots

Stackable Studio4 screens
Pic2Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pic2Bricks at every 2 days against Stackable Studio's every 2 weeks. Stackable Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Stackable Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pic2Bricks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stackable Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Pic2Bricks every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stackable Studio versus Pic2Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackable StudioPic2Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQasim KhanLastLap Lab LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stackable Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Stackable Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Stackable Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Pic2Bricks

One-time2
  • Brick Bucket$4.99
  • Brick Mountain$9.99

Questions

Is Stackable Studio free?
Stackable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pic2Bricks free?
Pic2Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stackable Studio or Pic2Bricks have ads?
Neither Stackable Studio nor Pic2Bricks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stackable Studio or Pic2Bricks?
Stackable Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pic2Bricks every 2 days. Most recently, Stackable Studio was updated on November 13, 2026 and Pic2Bricks on November 13, 2026.

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