Scotland Yard Master vs BrickSweep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scotland Yard Master
This app enhances the Scotland Yard Master board game by providing digital tools for detectives. Track Mr. X's movements, analyze his past routes, and use your device's camera to scan for his proximity via radio waves. It offers an immersive, technologically advanced way to play the classic deduction game.
- Digital control center for detectives
- Mobile phone tracking with radio wave indicators
- Witness questioning at 3D landmarks
- Analysis of Mr. X's previous moves
- Mr. X's helicopter escape option
- Helps track Mr. X's proximity to radio masts
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*** The companion app to the board game Scotland Yard Master for 2–6 players, ages 10 and up (can only be used in conjunction with the board game!) *** IMPORTANT: The board game itself is not available in English! As many fans have imported the board game we’ve included the English language into the app as a fan service. Enjoy! Scotland Yard Master is the new development in the world-famous classic board game Scotland Yard, which was named Game of the Year in 1983. Together with the board game, this app offers a completely new and even more exciting way to play. The detectives are on the cutting edge of technology and even hotter on the heels of Mr X. They will find all the important information in the digital control centre: Which modes of transport has Mr X travelled by so far? When will he show himself again? What special actions can be used? You can select mobile phone tracking, for example, and point the smartphone or tablet’s camera at the four radio masts on the game board. Green, yellow or red radio waves will indicate whether or not Mr X is nearby. You can also question witnesses at important buildings across the city. The camera comes into play again, showing Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and St Paul’s Cathedral in 3D. Witnesses will reveal whether Mr X is or has recently been there. Furthermore, the detectives can determine his possible locations by analysing his previous moves, or by measuring the distance between Mr X and the nearest radio mast. But if you think you’ve already got Mr X in the bag, you can think again. With his new escape option, the helicopter, he’s as cunning as ever. He can also win the game by reaching two of five pre-determined rendezvous points. The innovative combination of the classic board game and digital gaming fun guarantees an engrossing experience for the whole family!
BrickSweep
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Bought a second-hand brick set and not sure what’s missing? BrickSweep helps you check completeness fast: import a set, mark missing parts, and see exactly what you need to replace. Track a few sets for free, then upgrade to BrickSweep Pro when you want unlimited tracking and BrickLink export. WHY BRICKSWEEP • Import sets by set number in seconds • Auto-load full parts inventory and minifigs from Rebrickable • Tap to mark missing parts as you check your build • See progress per set and spot gaps quickly • Search, filter, and sort parts to find what matters fast BRICKSWEEP PRO Upgrade to BrickSweep Pro to unlock: • Unlimited set tracking • BrickLink Wanted List XML export • CSV export • Advanced collector workflows and ongoing improvements BrickSweep Pro is a one-time non-consumable in-app purchase. Pricing is shown in-app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can restore your purchase anytime from Settings. PERFECT FOR • AFOLs managing multiple sets • Second-hand and bulk lot buyers • Resellers checking completeness before listing • Parents replacing missing pieces quickly GETTING STARTED Add your free Rebrickable API key in Settings (get one at rebrickable.com/api), then import your first set number and start checking parts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scotland Yard Master at none against BrickSweep's 1. Scotland Yard Master also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. BrickSweep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scotland Yard Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Scotland Yard Master | BrickSweep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravensburger Verlag GmbH | Oliver Barwell |
In-app purchases
Scotland Yard Master
No in-app purchases
BrickSweep
- BrickSweep Pro Unlock$2.99
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