# Brook.app vs Get My IDFA

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brook.app | Get My IDFA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-my-idfa/id1580368827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#139** |
| Size | 67 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [Hirokazu Uno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570016990) |

## What reviewers say

### Brook.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brook Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Brook Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect UDP support
- 🔒 Server information hiding capability
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💪 Powerful network tool with extensive features
- 🌍 Cross-platform compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and auto-disconnects
- ⏱️ App crashes and performance degradation
- 📵 iOS 12 compatibility issues
- 🔌 VPN background process termination
- ❌ Limited app support (Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Server naming and alias functionality
- Auto-connect feature
- Global proxy toggle button
- Mac application version
- VPN support


### Get My IDFA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-my-idfa/id1580368827)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #149 in the App Store charts, and Get My IDFA at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*