Comparison

Brook.app vs Apps Connect

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

Apps Connect

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

Highlights
  • One-click connection
  • Supports multiple proxy protocols
  • Lighter and simpler interface
  • Customizable themes
  • Faster connection speeds
  • Secure kernel
Features
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One Click Connection v2board / SSPANEL / Xboard Support Shadowsocks ShadowsocksR Vmess Vless Trojan Hysteria Socks Hysteria2 AnyTLS Multiple protocols - Lighter to use - Simpler interface - A brand new Glassmorphism / GradientCard style - Custom theme Colors - Faster connection speeds - Better Interaction - A more secure kernel - TUN protocol stack switching - chained proxy - rule/rule set settings - rule resource management - proxy sharing - Based on mihomo

Screenshots

Brook.app4 screens
Apps Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Connect at none against Brook.app's 2. Apps Connect also leads on chart position (#15 vs #188). Brook.app's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Apps Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Brook.app against 4.4 for Apps Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 130 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Brook.app's written reviews are positive against 61% of Apps Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Apps Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brook.app versus Apps Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrook.appApps Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (177 ratings)4.4 (130 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings177 — better130
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#188#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB148 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK

Customer experience

Brook.app

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

Apps Connect

All ratings130 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative33.3%

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

Apps Connect

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

Apps Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brook.app free?
Brook.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apps Connect free?
Apps Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brook.app or Apps Connect?
Apps Connect is rated higher. Brook.app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Apps Connect averages 4.4 from 130 ratings.
Do Brook.app or Apps Connect have ads?
Neither Brook.app nor Apps Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brook.app or Apps Connect?
Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and Apps Connect monthly. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on October 13, 2026 and Apps Connect on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brook.app or Apps Connect?
Brook.app currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Apps Connect at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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