Comparison

Brick Loupe vs SetStack

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

Head to head
About

Brick Loupe

Instantly identify and value minifigures and sets by scanning them with your camera. Get real-time market values based on sold listings and track your collection's worth. Set price alerts for desired items.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple minifigures at once
  • Identify sets and find cheapest online prices
  • Real-time market value based on sold listings
  • Wishlist and price drop alerts
  • Track collection value
  • Export collection data
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Got a box of loose minifigures, or a set on the shelf, and no idea what it's worth? Brick Loupe tells you in seconds. SCAN A WHOLE PILE OF MINIFIGURES Aim your camera at a pile. Brick Loupe finds every minifigure in the photo, identifies each one and shows its market value, all at once. No typing, no guessing, no scanning figures one by one. SCAN A SET, FIND ONLINE PRICES Switch to Sets mode and aim at any set or box. You see its value and the cheapest new price online from eBay and other shops, with a direct link. Online prices are available in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and most of Europe. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo of your minifigures or a set. 2. Each item is identified with its catalog ID and a match score. 3. See the value of each figure and the total for the whole lot. REAL PRICES, NOT GUESSES Every value comes from real BrickLink sold listings: the prices collectors actually paid, in used and new condition. A fair guide to what your figures and sets are worth, not a number pulled from thin air. WISHLIST AND PRICE ALERTS Like a set, but not at today's price? Add it to your wishlist and pick an alert: any drop, 10% or 20% below today's cheapest new price. When the price drops, you see it on the Collection tab. YOUR COLLECTION Save minifigures and sets to your collection and watch the total value live. No account needed: sign in only when you want your collection on more than one device. Export it at any time as a spreadsheet (CSV) or as a BrickLink Wanted List (XML). IN YOUR CURRENCY AND LANGUAGE Values in 14 currencies, converted at European Central Bank reference rates. The app speaks 11 languages. Individual parts are not supported. Your first scan is free. BRICK LOUPE PRO Brick Loupe Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription with unlimited scans: weekly, monthly or yearly. You can also buy one-time scan packs. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://brickloupe.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://brickloupe.com/privacy

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

Brick Loupe4 screens
SetStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brick Loupe at every 3 days against SetStack's every 2 weeks. Brick Loupe also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. Brick Loupe sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SetStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick Loupe ships an update every 3 days, SetStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brick Loupe versus SetStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick LoupeSetStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Ozan OksuzJudeWorks

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Brick Loupe

Subscriptions4
  • Brick Loupe Pro – Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Brick Loupe Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Brick Loupe Pro – Yearly −35%$22.491 Year
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  • Brick Loupe Pro – Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Scans$2.99
  • 50 Scans$4.99
  • 150 Scans$11.99
1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99

Questions

Is Brick Loupe free?
Brick Loupe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick Loupe or SetStack have ads?
Neither Brick Loupe nor SetStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brick Loupe or SetStack?
Brick Loupe ships an update every 3 days, and SetStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brick Loupe was updated on October 29, 2026 and SetStack on October 25, 2026.

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