Comparison

Blocks Magazine vs BrickQuest

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

Head to head
About

Blocks Magazine

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
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Blocks magazine is a celebration of everything LEGO. Aimed at enthusiasts of all ages it is the perfect way to immerse in the world of plastic bricks. Each month it’s full of reviews, hints, how-to features, from LEGO experts. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

BrickQuest

Features
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BrickQuest helps you manage your LEGO® collection and builds from start to finish. Create projects from sets, track every part with a checklist, and see exactly how close you are to completing your next build. Stay on top of every build • Turn sets into interactive checklists • Mark parts as found and track quantities • See real-time progress for each project Track build status • Set each project to Not started, Collecting, Ready to build, In progress, or Completed • Quickly see which sets are ready to build and which still need parts Understand what changed • Activity log for important actions like checklist changes and status updates • See how your build progressed over time Designed for focus and clarity • Clean, distraction-free interface in BrickQuest • Clear typography and color use to keep information readable • Accessibility-aware design for better legibility and usability Privacy-friendly • Your collection and build data stay on your device • No unnecessary accounts or social features Whether you are sorting parts, preparing a big build, or tracking which sets are ready to display, BrickQuest keeps your LEGO® projects organized and under control. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app.

Screenshots

Blocks Magazine1 screens
BrickQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrickQuest at none against Blocks Magazine's 26. BrickQuest also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). Blocks Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Blocks Magazine sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BrickQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocks Magazine ships an update every 24 months, BrickQuest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocks Magazine versus BrickQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks MagazineBrickQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedMark van Alphen

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Blocks Magazine

Subscriptions3
  • Blocks Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Blocks Magazine Auto Renewable Subscription$14.993 Months
  • Blocks$39.991 Year
One-time23
  • Nov-15 (id:807439)$5.99
  • Nov-14 (id:807201)$5.99
  • January 2016 (id:806900)$5.99
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  • February 2016 (id:806902)$5.99
  • Jul-16 (id:806912)$5.99
  • November 2016 (id:806920)$5.99
  • Jan-17 (id:806738)$5.99
  • Apr-17 (id:806744)$5.99
  • ISSUE 101 (id:823347)$5.99
  • Issue 112 (pp:1017497)$5.99
  • Issue 114 (pp:1017485)$5.99
  • Issue 126 (pp:1115810)$5.99
  • Issue 125 (pp:1115812)$5.99
  • Issue 123 (pp:1017431)$5.99
  • Issue 120 (pp:1017449)$5.99
  • Issue 124 (pp:1115814)$5.99
  • Jun-17 (id:806748)$5.99
  • May 20 (id:806085)$5.99
  • ISSUE 104 (id:715062)$5.99
  • ISSUE 102 (pp:906602)$5.99
  • Issue 119 (pp:1017455)$5.99
  • Issue 118 (pp:1017461)$5.99
  • Issue 115 (pp:1017479)$5.99
None

BrickQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocks Magazine free?
Blocks Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickQuest free?
BrickQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blocks Magazine or BrickQuest have ads?
Neither Blocks Magazine nor BrickQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocks Magazine or BrickQuest?
Blocks Magazine ships an update every 24 months, and BrickQuest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blocks Magazine was updated on October 11, 2026 and BrickQuest on October 9, 2026.

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