Comparison

Brook.app vs Get My IDFA

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

Head to head
About

Brook.app

This cross-platform network tool requires server deployment. A paid subscription offers enhanced features to support ongoing development and project continuity.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform network tool
  • Client-server software
  • Server deployment required
  • Paid subscription for advanced features
  • Supports project continuity
Features
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Brook - Brook is a cross-platform network tool - Brook is client-server software, you need to deploy the server: https://github.com/txthinking/brook Brook Plus - Brook Plus is a paid option that allows paying users access to more generous features, allowing us to continue to sustain the continuity of this project. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - You can manage subscription in App Store Setting. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.txthinking.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.txthinking.com/privacy.html About Brook Plus - Even with the free version of Brook, normal use is possible - Brook Plus is a paid option that allows paying users access to more generous features, allowing us to continue to sustain the continuity of this project

About

Get My IDFA

This utility displays your device's Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) and allows you to easily copy it. It's a straightforward tool for developers and marketers needing this specific identifier.

Highlights
  • Display IDFA
  • Copy IDFA to clipboard
  • Developer tool
  • Identifier for Advertisers
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You can display the IDFA of your device and copy it to the clipboard. (IDFA = Identifier for Advertisers)

Screenshots

Brook.app4 screens
Get My IDFA1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Get My IDFA at none against Brook.app's 2. Get My IDFA also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Brook.app's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, review sentiment, chart position 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. Brook.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Get My IDFA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Get My IDFA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brook.app has 177 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Get My IDFA every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brook.app versus Get My IDFA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrook.appGet My IDFA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (177 ratings)4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings177 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#164#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB95 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.Hirokazu Uno

Customer experience

Brook.app

All ratings177 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.6%

Get My IDFA

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Brook.app

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Frequent unexpected disconnections
  • VPN process killed in background
  • iOS 12.1 connection failures
  • Connection button shows connected but not actually connected
  • App crashes without warning
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  • Incompatibility with iOS versions below 10
  • Whitelist mode auto-disconnect issues
  • Push notifications not received while connected
  • Safari works but Instagram/YouTube don't
  • Slow performance after recent updates

Requested features

9 requests
  • Server naming and alias functionality
  • Auto-connect feature
  • Global proxy toggle button
  • Mac application version
  • VPN support
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  • Background App Refresh support
  • iOS 9 support
  • Improved whitelist mode stability
  • Better app-specific proxy support

Get My IDFA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brook.app

Subscriptions2
  • Brook Plus$1.991 Month
  • Brook Plus$49.991 Year
None

Get My IDFA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brook.app free?
Brook.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Get My IDFA free?
Get My IDFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brook.app or Get My IDFA?
Get My IDFA is rated higher. Brook.app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Get My IDFA averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do Brook.app or Get My IDFA have ads?
Get My IDFA shows ads; Brook.app does not.
Which is updated more often, Brook.app or Get My IDFA?
Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and Get My IDFA every 19 months. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on October 26, 2026 and Get My IDFA on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brook.app or Get My IDFA?
Brook.app currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Get My IDFA at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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