BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner: iPhone vs Android
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner by Tiro Media Ltd is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Shopping GrossingBrickSearch Minifigure Scanner at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is a shopping utility for LEGO collectors that uses image recognition to identify minifigures in blind-box packaging and tracks set collections. The app holds strong positions in the Shopping Grossing charts across major markets including Germany (#4), the UK (#7), and the US (#12), indicating high monetization potential despite its free download model.
Similar apps: Scan & Sort, LEGO Builder, StockX
App Store
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Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.3.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 3.5 ★ | 13 |
| Google Play | 4.2 ★ | 4.4k 405 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 4.5k |
What users say about BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner
From the 102 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly negative due to the introduction of a restrictive paywall and subscription model that limits free scans. Additionally, many report technical failures where the scanner is unreliable, crashes, or fails to recognize newer minifigure series.
Mostly negative (19% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Useful: “brilliant app, highly recommend”
- Price & subscription: “saved me a ton of money while my son was trying to complete his minifigure colection”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “sudden switch to pay model”
- Crashes & bugs: “sucks half the time doesn't work”
- Features & content: “scan options doesn't seem to work”
- Login & account: “didnt even scan cannot create an account without paying?”
About BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner
Brick Search is the ultimate app for LEGO fans, featuring the best-ever LEGO minifigure box scanner and rewards on LEGO.com purchases. Identify minifigures before opening the box, track your LEGO collection and earn cashback in LEGO eGift cards.
BRICK SEARCH FEATURES
• Scan LEGO minifigures instantly using the revolutionary minifigure box scanner
• Works with or without an internet connection
• Scan multiple minifigure boxes at once while shopping in-store
• Earn 3% cashback on LEGO.com purchases in selected regions (paid as LEGO eGift cards)
• Track retiring dates for LEGO sets, sorted by theme
• Explore detailed features on interesting LEGO sets and themes
• Read reviews from LEGO experts
• Stay up to date with major LEGO news and events
The LEGO minifigure scanner allows fans to identify which minifigure is inside the box before opening it. The scanner works instantly, even offline, and can scan multiple boxes at the same time, making it perfect for in-store LEGO minifigure shopping.
COLLECTION TOOLS
Brick Search also includes powerful tools for LEGO collectors:
• Manage your LEGO collection, including Brickset compatibility
• Add sets to your wishlist
• Browse thousands of LEGO sets in the LEGO archive
• Compare prices across multiple retailers to find the best deal
• View high-quality images of LEGO sets
BRICK SEARCH PLUS
Brick Search Plus members get unlimited use of the LEGO minifigure scanner along with exclusive benefits:
• £30 voucher for The Minifigure Store (UK & Europe only; terms apply)*
• Access to the Brick Search Plus Discord community
• Early access to upcoming features and the chance to give feedback
• The Brick Search Plus newsletter
• The complete LEGO archive of more than 10,000 sets
*Annual members only
Brick Search Plus costs £2.49 per month or £19.99 per year, saving 16% compared with the monthly option.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Brick Search participates in LEGO affiliate programmes in the UK, US and other regions. Brick Search may earn commission from qualifying purchases. Brick Search is not affiliated with The LEGO Group.
Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner iPhone
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
3 Oct 2026BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner on the App Store
App details
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
About BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner
Brick Search is the ultimate app for LEGO fans, featuring the best-ever LEGO minifigure box scanner and rewards on LEGO.com purchases. Identify minifigures before opening the box, track your LEGO collection and earn cashback in LEGO eGift cards.
BRICK SEARCH FEATURES
• Scan LEGO minifigures instantly using the revolutionary minifigure box scanner
• Works with or without an internet connection
• Scan multiple minifigure boxes at once while shopping in-store
• Earn 3% cashback on LEGO.com purchases in selected regions (paid as LEGO eGift cards)
• Track retiring dates for LEGO sets, sorted by theme
• Explore detailed features on interesting LEGO sets and themes
• Read reviews from LEGO experts
• Stay up to date with major LEGO news and events
The LEGO minifigure scanner allows fans to identify which minifigure is inside the box before opening it. The scanner works instantly, even offline, and can scan multiple boxes at the same time, making it perfect for in-store LEGO minifigure shopping.
COLLECTION TOOLS
Brick Search also includes powerful tools for LEGO collectors:
• Manage your LEGO collection, including Brickset compatibility
• Add sets to your wishlist
• Browse thousands of LEGO sets in the LEGO archive
• Compare prices across multiple retailers to find the best deal
• View high-quality images of LEGO sets
BRICK SEARCH PLUS
Brick Search Plus members get unlimited use of the LEGO minifigure scanner along with exclusive benefits:
• £30 voucher for The Minifigure Store (UK & Europe only; terms apply)*
• Access to the Brick Search Plus Discord community
• Early access to upcoming features and the chance to give feedback
• The Brick Search Plus newsletter
• The complete LEGO archive of more than 10,000 sets
*Annual members only
Brick Search Plus costs £2.49 per month or £19.99 per year, saving 16% compared with the monthly option.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Brick Search participates in LEGO affiliate programmes in the UK, US and other regions. Brick Search may earn commission from qualifying purchases. Brick Search is not affiliated with The LEGO Group.
Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner Android
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is #13 in Shopping Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 11 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Shopping GrossingBrickSearch Minifigure Scanner at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner is a shopping utility for LEGO collectors that uses image recognition to identify minifigures in blind-box packaging and tracks set collections. The app holds strong positions in the Shopping Grossing charts across major markets including Germany (#4), the UK (#7), and the US (#12), indicating high monetization potential despite its free download model.
Similar apps: Scan & Sort, LEGO Builder, StockX
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.3.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingGrossing | #13 |
| United Kingdom | ShoppingGrossing | #7 |
 India | ShoppingGrossing | #15 |
 Mexico | ShoppingGrossing | #16 |
 Saudi Arabia | ShoppingGrossing | #15 |
 Indonesia | ShoppingGrossing | #16 |
 United Arab Emirates | ShoppingGrossing | #15 |
 Netherlands | ShoppingGrossing | #16 |
 Turkey | ShoppingGrossing | #17 |
 Thailand | ShoppingGrossing | #16 |
 Vietnam | ShoppingGrossing | #17 |
Apps near BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner on the chart
Shopping Grossing, around #13.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner
From the 102 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly negative due to the introduction of a restrictive paywall and subscription model that limits free scans. Additionally, many report technical failures where the scanner is unreliable, crashes, or fails to recognize newer minifigure series.
Mostly negative (19% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Useful: “brilliant app, highly recommend”
- Price & subscription: “saved me a ton of money while my son was trying to complete his minifigure colection”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “sudden switch to pay model”
- Crashes & bugs: “sucks half the time doesn't work”
- Features & content: “scan options doesn't seem to work”
- Login & account: “didnt even scan cannot create an account without paying?”
About BrickSearch Minifigure Scanner
Since we introduced the minifigure box scanner in 2024, Brick Search has grown into the all-in-one home for people who collect, build, or shop for LEGO® sets. Scan codes, track your collection, discover what’s new, and make smarter purchase decisions—everything stays in one app that grows with your hobby.
The minifigure scanner is the star. Aim it at the code on the base of LEGO® collectible minifigure packaging to reveal what’s inside Shrek Minifigures—the latest blind-box series—and every earlier series in the same format. Hunting the newest drops or tracking down older boxes? Scan multiple codes at once, online or offline, so it’s just as useful in a busy aisle as it is on your sofa.
Stay ahead as a collector: see when sets are heading toward retirement, explore rich detail on LEGO® sets old and new, and follow curated stories from the world of brick collecting—expert takes, deep-dive articles, short videos, and crisp imagery that make sets and themes easier to understand and enjoy.
Your collection and wishlist live side by side—see what you own, what you’re chasing, and what’s on shelves now. When you’re ready to buy, Brick Search points you to selected, trusted retailers from each set page so you can compare options and check out with confidence.
Brick Search Plus opens the full experience: unlimited minifigure scanning, full access to retired LEGO® sets, unlimited collection and wishlist tracking, and rewards on eligible purchases through Brick Search. Your account syncs securely in the cloud so your data travels with you across devices.
From blind-box scans to a growing collection, new releases, and rewards along the way—Brick Search helps LEGO® fans build more and shop smarter.