Comparison

Brick Collector vs Brick HQ

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

Head to head
About

Brick Collector

Features
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Brick Collector turns your brick sets and minifigures into a real, organized inventory instead of a pile of boxes on a shelf. Catalog every set and minifig you own, track what you paid, flag what's retired, and finally answer the question every brick collector asks eventually: what do I actually have? Most collectors start with a spreadsheet, a notes app, or nothing at all — and lose track the moment the collection grows past a shelf or two. Brick Collector is built to be the one place your whole collection lives: sets, minifigures, loose parts, and the wishlist of what's still missing. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Catalog every set and minifigure — set number, theme, subtheme, piece count, and release year, all in one running inventory • Track what you paid — log a purchase price per item and watch your total collection value change over time on a running chart • Mark items sealed, built, or parts-only, and flag any set as retired so you always know what's still on shelves and what's gone • Rate condition, from mint-sealed to well-loved with pieces missing, so your catalog shows more than a piece count ever could • Attach a photo to every set and minifigure for a real visual catalog, not just rows of text • Organize into custom collections — Space, Castle, City, Technic, or however your brick shelf is actually sorted • Log a whole haul in one pass after a big trip to a set store, instead of adding twenty sets one screen at a time • Keep a wishlist with priority levels, then share it as a plain list so relatives stop buying you duplicate sets • See your collection at a glance on one stats screen — total items, total value paid, items by theme, and by condition • Get milestone nudges as your inventory crosses 5, 25, 50, 100, and 250 items logged • Export your entire inventory to CSV whenever you want your own copy of the data • Get AI-assisted insights on your own collection — gaps, uncategorized items, missing photos, and organization nudges — plus alternate-build ideas pulled from sets you already own • Reference a condition and grading guide so "used," "complete," and "sealed" mean the same thing every time WHY BRICK COLLECTOR • Built specifically for brick collectors and AFOLs, not a generic inventory app with brick fields bolted on • One catalog for the whole collection — sets, minifigures, and parts — instead of scattered notes and spreadsheets • Retired-set tracking front and center, because knowing what's discontinued is half of managing a collection well • A wishlist that does something — a one-tap share sheet instead of a screenshot texted around one by one • AI insights that look at your own collection, not an invented market price — organization help, not guesswork WHO IT'S FOR • Collectors who buy sets to keep, not just to build once and take apart • Minifigure collectors who need figures treated as first-class catalog items, not an afterthought • Anyone tracking a growing haul from set stores, conventions, or secondhand marketplaces • Parents and gift-givers who want a shareable wishlist so the right set gets bought, not a duplicate Brick Collector's free tier covers a solid starter catalog with ads. A Pro subscription (Monthly or Annual, with a free trial on Annual) unlocks unlimited sets and minifigures, CSV export, AI insights and build ideas, and removes ads. Cancel anytime from your device's subscription settings. Whether you're logging your first set or auditing a collection that's taken over a spare room, Brick Collector keeps the inventory, the wishlist, and the value history in one place. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy

About

Brick HQ

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Brick HQ is the command center for your LEGO® collection — whether you build for joy or invest for the future. SHOP SMARTER See real sale prices from Target, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kohl's, all in one place. Discounts are measured against true MSRP — not inflated "was" prices. Compare every retailer side by side, then set alerts and get notified the moment a set you want drops to your price. Live eBay listings with prices, photos, and seller ratings sit alongside BrickLink sold averages, so you can shop active and retired sets in one place. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION — AS A COLLECTOR OR INVESTOR Log every set and minifigure you own. Collector mode focuses on your builds: track build status, parts, and progress. Investor mode shows the money: what you paid, what it's worth today from retail and the BrickLink secondary market, your unrealized gains, and portfolio ROI. Switch modes anytime — it's your collection, your way. EXPLORE THE LEGO® WORLD Search 19,500+ sets and 17,500+ minifigures. Scan boxes, dive into set details with price history charts, see every minifig a set includes and every set a minifig appears in. Planning a build from spare parts or a used lot? Build It gives you the full parts checklist so you can hunt down every last piece. Want to know what you can build right now with the parts on hand? Can Build uses the sets you mark as "parted out" to show you what you can build today. Brick HQ is free for 7 days, then $1.99/month or $19.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Retail pricing currently covers US retailers. Collectors everywhere can track sets, minifigs, and BrickLink market values. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse Brick HQ. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Target, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kohl's, eBay, BrickLink, or Rebrickable. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Brick Collector4 screens
Brick HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brick HQ at none against Brick Collector's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Collector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brick HQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Brick Collector versus Brick HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick CollectorBrick HQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEHMET CANKER (TR)Brick HQ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brick Collector

Subscriptions2
  • Brick Collector Pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Brick Collector Pro annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Brick HQ

Subscriptions2
  • Brick HQ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Brick HQ Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Brick Collector free?
Brick Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brick HQ free?
Brick HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick Collector or Brick HQ have ads?
Brick Collector shows ads; Brick HQ does not.

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