Brickit for iPhone

Quick summary of the free Lego scanner app

Brickit, created by Brickit LLC, is a mobile application designed to help you make new builds from the Lego pieces you already own. The app scans a pile of bricks with your device’s camera, identifies individual parts, and suggests models you can assemble without digging out instruction booklets.

How the app operates

Using Brickit is straightforward: point your phone camera at a spread of bricks, let the app analyze the image, and review the list of possible models it finds. For each suggested build, the app highlights which pieces are needed and shows where those parts sit within your heap. It also supplies step-by-step directions so you can assemble the model once you’ve gathered the required pieces.

Accuracy, alternatives, and practical tips

• Accuracy varies: the recognition engine isn’t flawless. Improving lighting and spacing pieces apart before scanning will boost identification rates.
• Alternative option: Streisand Free Bricket is another camera-based scanner you can try. It tends to be less precise and doesn’t automatically limit results to matches for your bricks, so you may need to scroll through results to find feasible builds.
• Best practice: spread pieces on a contrasting background and avoid shadows to reduce misidentifications.

Verdict — is it worth trying?

Brickit is a helpful tool for both casual builders and longtime collectors who want fresh ideas or need help locating parts in a mixed pile. While scans aren’t perfect, the app significantly simplifies finding and assembling models from an existing collection, particularly for complex builds where manually sorting parts would be time-consuming.