# Blocks Magazine vs Pileometer by Brickit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pileometer by Brickit at every 10 days against Blocks Magazine's every 24 months. Pileometer by Brickit also leads on ratings volume (357 vs 21). Blocks Magazine's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocks Magazine sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocks Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pileometer by Brickit has 357 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Blocks Magazine's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pileometer by Brickit's.

Blocks Magazine ships an update every 24 months, Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocks Magazine | Pileometer by Brickit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-magazine/id962324401/reviews)** | [4.4 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [Brickit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613012621) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocks Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-magazine/id962324401)

Dive into the world of LEGO with this digital magazine. Discover reviews, how-to guides, and expert insights for enthusiasts of all ages. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing content.

**Highlights:** LEGO reviews, How-to guides, Expert insights, Current and back issue purchases, Subscription options, Cross-platform purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blocks Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Blocks Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Blocks | $39.99 | per year |
| Nov-15 (id:807439) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov-14 (id:807201) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 (id:806900) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2016 (id:806902) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jul-16 (id:806912) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 (id:806920) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jan-17 (id:806738) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Apr-17 (id:806744) | $5.99 | one-time |
| ISSUE 101 (id:823347) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 112 (pp:1017497) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 114 (pp:1017485) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 126 (pp:1115810) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 125 (pp:1115812) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 123 (pp:1017431) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 120 (pp:1017449) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 124 (pp:1115814) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jun-17 (id:806748) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 20 (id:806085) | $5.99 | one-time |
| ISSUE 104 (id:715062) | $5.99 | one-time |
| ISSUE 102 (pp:906602) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 119 (pp:1017455) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 118 (pp:1017461) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 115 (pp:1017479) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Pileometer by Brickit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507)

This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.

**Highlights:** Precise digital catalog of parts, Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition, Parts location guidance, Building ideas library, Organize scattered brick collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (3 Months) | $40.49 | per 3 months |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and sorting
- 👍 Helpful for organizing large LEGO collections
- 💡 Useful for finding missing pieces
- 🤩 Game-changing for LEGO enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent piece recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💻 Compatibility issues and crashes
- 🔢 Missing many LEGO piece types

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
- Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
- Scanning problems with certain device configurations

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
- Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
- Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
- Expanded color and part selection in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocks Magazine free?

Blocks Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pileometer by Brickit free?

Pileometer by Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blocks Magazine or Pileometer by Brickit?

Blocks Magazine is rated higher. Blocks Magazine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Pileometer by Brickit averages 4.4 from 357 ratings.

### Do Blocks Magazine or Pileometer by Brickit have ads?

Neither Blocks Magazine nor Pileometer by Brickit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blocks Magazine or Pileometer by Brickit?

Blocks Magazine ships an update every 24 months, and Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. Most recently, Blocks Magazine was updated on September 13, 2026 and Pileometer by Brickit on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*