Comparison

Brick Builder vs Pic2Bricks

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

Head to head
About

Brick Builder

Features
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Give your next brick build a starting point: a photo, a car you love, or the pieces you already own. Brick Builder turns a clear photo into a simplified brick model with interactive 3D instructions and a parts list. Rotate and zoom the model, follow each placement, and see what you need before you start. BUILD FROM A PHOTO Choose a solid 3D model, a standing figure or a flat mosaic. Use one clear image, or add front and side photos to guide the shape. A single subject against a plain background works best. CREATE A CAR DISPLAY MODEL Choose a sports car, road or rally car, SUV, or open-wheel racer. Your photo supplies the colours, with more detailed bodywork, windows and wings in the most advanced setting. These are stylised display models with brick-built wheels, not exact replicas or rolling vehicles. FIND IDEAS FOR YOUR OWN PIECES Photograph separated bricks to estimate your inventory. Review and correct the detected parts, then compare them with the included builds. See which models match, which can use different colours, and which pieces are missing. FOLLOW THE BUILD IN 3D • Animated instructions with rotation and zoom • Parts lists with standard design numbers • 28 ready-made models, from small builds to detailed structures • Adjustable complexity and pieces per step • Support for ten languages PHOTO PROCESSING ON YOUR DEVICE Photo analysis runs locally on your iPhone or iPad. Your photos are not uploaded for processing. No account, ads or tracking. FREE AND PRO The ready-made library and brick scanner are included free. Try five photo builds. For more, Brick Builder Pro offers unlimited photo builds through an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.sebaexhibits.com/privacy/brick-builder Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Brick Builder is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by any brick manufacturer.

About

Pic2Bricks

Features
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Snap a photo of anything and Pic2Bricks designs a custom brick set for it. Your dog, your favorite mug, the view from your window: take a picture and our AI designer turns it into a real, buildable model made from standard building bricks. SEE THE REAL SET FIRST, FOR FREE In about a minute you'll see the actual finished model, at the size and detail you picked. Spin it around. Not quite right? Tell us what to change, or start fresh. You only use a build when you keep a design you love. 3D MODEL OR 2D PORTRAIT Sculpt it in 3D, or turn any photo into a flat brick portrait made of round tiles, like the mosaic art sets. Portraits are perfect for people, pets and paintings, and they're ready in seconds. EVERY SET COMES WITH • A 3D model you can spin to see every side • The complete parts list, with sizes, colors and part numbers • Step-by-step instructions that show exactly which pieces go on next • An estimated cost for the bricks PICK YOUR SIZE AND DETAIL • Mini: pocket-size, about 75 pieces • Classic: shelf-worthy, about 250 pieces • Mega: a showpiece, about 500 pieces • Advanced detail adds plates and tiles for smoother, finer models Add a side or back photo for even better shape and proportions. GET THE REAL BRICKS One tap copies your parts list and opens BrickLink, the world's biggest marketplace for single bricks, so you can order exactly what you need. Or raid your own brick bin first. HOW IT WORKS Previews are free, and your first 2 builds are on us. After that, pick up a pack of builds whenever you want more. No subscription, no account, and the builds you make are yours to keep. Designs are generated by AI. Your photo is only used to create your design and isn't kept afterwards. Pic2Bricks is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

Screenshots

Brick Builder4 screens
Pic2Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brick Builder and Pic2Bricks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Brick Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Pic2Bricks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brick Builder versus Pic2Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick BuilderPic2Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensonetLastLap Lab LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brick Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Brick Builder Pro Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brick Builder Pro Lifetime$2.99
2 purchases

Pic2Bricks

One-time2
  • Brick Bucket$4.99
  • Brick Mountain$9.99

Questions

Is Brick Builder free?
Brick Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pic2Bricks free?
Pic2Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick Builder or Pic2Bricks have ads?
Neither Brick Builder nor Pic2Bricks shows ads.

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