# Brook.app vs Apps Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Connect at none against Brook.app's 2. Apps Connect also leads on chart position (#13 vs #196). Brook.app's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Apps Connect monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brook.app | Apps Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642/reviews) | **[4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#13** |
| Size | 67 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) |

## What reviewers say

### Brook.app

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 17, 2026 and Apps Connect on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brook.app or Apps Connect?

Brook.app currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Apps Connect at #13. 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.*