Comparison

SetStack vs BrickDex

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

Head to head
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.

About

BrickDex

Features
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Photograph one brick and get its part number, name, released colors, and rarity. ■ Scan Recognizes parts, minifigures, and sets automatically. BrickDex shows the likely candidates and you confirm. Photos are never stored. ■ Minifigure → parts Photograph a minifig and it breaks down into head, torso, legs, and accessories. Add them all to your collection in one tap. ■ Set → coverage Photograph a set box to see how much of it you could build from what you own. ■ Dex The 500 most-used parts across every set form the core dex. Each part you add lights up its entry, with a rarity tier (Common · Uncommon · Scarce · Rare · Unique) based on how many sets it appears in. ■ My parts Sorted by color and quantity, searchable by number or name. Everything stays on your device. ■ Buildable sets See how much of each of 28,000 sets you could build from what you own. ■ Pro (one-time purchase) No ads · unlimited buildable sets · export as CSV or a BrickLink wanted list. Scanning, search, the dex, and your collection are free without limits. Catalog: Rebrickable · Recognition: Brickognize LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

SetStack4 screens
BrickDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickDex at none against SetStack's 1. BrickDex also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). SetStack's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SetStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrickDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetStack ships an update every 2 weeks, BrickDex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SetStack versus BrickDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetStackBrickDex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJudeWorksYOU SEUNGMIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99
None

BrickDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickDex free?
BrickDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SetStack or BrickDex have ads?
BrickDex shows ads; SetStack does not.
Which is updated more often, SetStack or BrickDex?
SetStack ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrickDex fortnightly. Most recently, SetStack was updated on October 25, 2026 and BrickDex on October 26, 2026.

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