# Brook.app vs Breadpad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brook.app at 84% against Breadpad's 33%. Brook.app also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Breadpad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brook.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brook.app holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 166 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Brook.app's written reviews are positive against 33% of Breadpad's.

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Breadpad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brook.app | Breadpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642/reviews)** | [3.9 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | #193 |
| Size | 67 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) |

## What reviewers say

### Brook.app

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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


### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital breadboard, SPICE netlist simulation, Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Extensive component library, Custom component creation, Circuit snapshotting, Cloud collaboration

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
- 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
- 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
- ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
- 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
- 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
- App crashes when placing components
- App crashes when using oscilloscope
- App crashes when adding capacitors
- Circuits don't save between sessions

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brook.app free?

Brook.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Breadpad free?

Breadpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brook.app or Breadpad?

Brook.app is rated higher. Brook.app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Breadpad averages 3.9 from 166 ratings.

### Do Brook.app or Breadpad have ads?

Neither Brook.app nor Breadpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brook.app or Breadpad?

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and Breadpad fortnightly. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on October 13, 2026 and Breadpad on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brook.app or Breadpad?

Brook.app currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Breadpad at #193. 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.*