Comparison

BrickPartManager vs BrickShelf

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

Head to head
About

BrickPartManager

Features
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You know the drill: bricks everywhere, a smudged paper list, and you're hunting the same tiny plate in the same color for the third time. BrickPartManager is your part list in your pocket. Tap instead of scribble — see instantly what's still missing and what's already in the bin. Works offline when the Wi‑Fi doesn't reach the basement. Sorting multiple sets? One master list shows every missing part — filter by color, sort your way, no flipping between sheets of paper. On iPad, the large grid keeps dozens of parts visible at once, right beside your sorting trays. Building with someone else? Premium lets you invite them with a code — everyone ticks off live. No more "did you already find that one?" for the tenth time. Already use Rebrickable? Premium imports your lists instead of typing everything again. Try it free without an account — one set, no signup needed. Free · User · Fan · Premium — monthly subscriptions, cancel anytime in iOS Settings. Not an official LEGO® product. Part data from Rebrickable (rebrickable.com) — may have gaps. Privacy: https://brickpartmanager.com/en/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BrickShelf

Features
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BrickShelf is the collection portfolio for brick fans. Type a set number, tap once, and it's on your shelf — name, theme, year, part count, and retail price when known, all filled in automatically. No spreadsheets, no typing every detail by hand, no fighting a clunky form for each set you own. BUILD YOUR SHELF IN SECONDS - Search 27,000+ sets by set number or name — details auto-fill instantly - Add sealed or built status, quantity, and personal notes - Your whole collection, organized and searchable KNOW WHAT IT'S ALL WORTH Most collection apps stop at a list. BrickShelf tracks what your collection is worth: log what you paid or your own valuation per set, fall back to retail price when known, and watch your whole shelf's estimated value grow as you add. WISHLIST WITHOUT THE CHAOS Keep a clean, separate wishlist that never tangles with your owned sets. Spot a set in a store? Check in two taps whether you already own it or have it wishlisted. Duplicate purchases are over. EXPORT FOR INSURANCE OR PEACE OF MIND One tap exports your full collection to CSV — set numbers, conditions, quantities, and values. Perfect for insurance documentation, selling, or just having your own backup. Your data is yours. HONEST PRICING, NO SURPRISES Track your first 15 sets completely free — enough to genuinely try everything. BrickShelf Premium unlocks unlimited sets, full collection value tracking, and CSV/insurance export for $4.99/month with a 3-day free trial. Once you're subscribed, everything is unlocked. No ads, no upsell banners, no nagging. BrickShelf is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any toy manufacturer. Set data by Rebrickable. Terms of Use: https://novaapps.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://novaapps.dev/privacy Support: contact@novaapps.dev

Screenshots

BrickPartManager4 screens
BrickShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrickPartManager and BrickShelf are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. BrickPartManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BrickShelf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrickPartManager ships an update fortnightly, BrickShelf every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BrickPartManager versus BrickShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickPartManagerBrickShelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai UhligNova Apps LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrickPartManager

Subscriptions2
  • Fan Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
1 purchases

BrickShelf

Subscriptions1
  • BrickShelf Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is BrickPartManager free?
BrickPartManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickShelf free?
BrickShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrickPartManager or BrickShelf have ads?
Neither BrickPartManager nor BrickShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickPartManager or BrickShelf?
BrickPartManager ships an update fortnightly, and BrickShelf every 11 days. Most recently, BrickPartManager was updated on October 5, 2026 and BrickShelf on September 24, 2026.

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