Comparison

BrickShelf vs SetStack

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

Head to head
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

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 set numbers, update what you own or want, and keep your Brickset collection in sync. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Record owned and wanted quantities separately • Track new and used sets • Add wishlist quantities and custom collection labels • Save notes and personal ratings • Find duplicate sets instantly • Save supported collection edits offline and sync when you reconnect EXPLORE SETS AND MINIFIGS • Search sets by name, number, theme, subtheme, or year • Browse set images, details, ratings, notes, and building instructions • Organize minifigs in list or grid views • Distinguish loose minifigs from those included in your sets • See which sets contain a minifig, with your owned sets first • Track sealed and opened copies of supported collectible minifigures SCAN SETS AND CMF BOX CODES • Read printed or handwritten set numbers with your camera • Build a running list of scanned sets • Identify supported collectible minifigures from their box codes • Scan several CMF box codes at once and review the matches • Add scanned figures to your collection or wanted list • Explore CMF scan history, series summaries, and scanning stats • Receive automatic CMF code catalog updates DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT • Browse recent sets you do not already own or want • Get suggestions based on themes you collect • Switch to a newest-first view • Hide unreleased sets across the app with one setting UNDERSTAND YOUR COLLECTION • View unique owned sets, total copies, piece counts, minifig totals, and original retail value • Calculate your wishlist budget • Find retiring-soon wanted sets • Explore theme completion MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Adaptive layouts make room for your collection, details, and scanner results. On iPhone Duo’s open landscape display, use collection columns, side-by-side details, two-column insights, and CMF results beside the camera, with native side navigation. POWER COLLECTOR — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced tools with a single purchase. No subscription. • Scan supported retail box barcodes to identify sets and add them to your collection or wanted list • Use Minifigure Photo ID with your camera or a selected photo, compare suggested matches, and add the right figure • Record the total price paid for your sets • View recorded spending and compare eligible purchases with original retail prices • Export your tracked sets and minifigs as CSV, including quantities, notes, and saved set purchase prices Already own Power Collector? Barcode scanning and Minifigure Photo ID are included. CSV export is an inventory file, not a full backup. Custom labels, condition breakdowns, and scan history are not included. Essential tracking, searching, synchronization, collection insights, theme completion, Set Number scanning, and CMF Box Code scanning — including continuous scanning — are available without Power Collector. A free Brickset account and internet connection are required for sign-in, synchronization, and online searches. Photo ID sends selected photos to Brickognize only after your permission and requires internet. Barcode and photo recognition depend on supported catalog matches; review suggested results before adding items. Account access, set information, and collection data are provided through the Brickset API. Brickset is a third-party service, and SetStack is an independent companion app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

BrickShelf4 screens
SetStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BrickShelf at 3 against SetStack's 1. BrickShelf also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 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. BrickShelf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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

BrickShelf ships an update every 11 days, SetStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BrickShelf versus SetStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickShelfSetStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperNova Apps LLCJudeWorks

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BrickShelf

Subscriptions1
  • BrickShelf Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99

Questions

Is BrickShelf free?
BrickShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrickShelf or SetStack have ads?
Neither BrickShelf nor SetStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrickShelf or SetStack?
BrickShelf ships an update every 11 days, and SetStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrickShelf was updated on November 10, 2026 and SetStack on October 31, 2026.

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