# Brook.app vs SSH VPN

The clearest difference is rating: Brook.app at 4.3 against SSH VPN's 3.8. Brook.app also leads on ratings volume (177 vs 25). SSH VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 SSH VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brook.app has 177 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Brook.app's written reviews are positive against 77% of SSH VPN's.

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, SSH VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brook.app | SSH VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642/reviews)** | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | #178 |
| Size | 67 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [Hexa Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702698881) |

## What reviewers say

### Brook.app

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### SSH VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-vpn-port-forwarding/id6471132702)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This VPN app offers secure tunneling via SSH with UDP Gateway support and port forwarding. It allows sharing network connections and provides Wi-Fi security on public hotspots. The app is designed for stealth, stability, and minimal resource usage.

**Highlights:** Port Forwarding, Share socks and http over Network/LAN, SSH tunneling with UDP Gateway, Wi-Fi Security on Public Hotspots, Minimalist and low RAM usage, Stealth and stable connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - One-Time | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brook.app free?

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

### Is SSH VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brook.app or SSH VPN?

Brook.app is rated higher. Brook.app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while SSH VPN averages 3.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Brook.app or SSH VPN have ads?

Neither Brook.app nor SSH VPN shows ads.

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

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and SSH VPN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on October 21, 2026 and SSH VPN on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brook.app or SSH VPN?

Brook.app currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and SSH VPN at #178. 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.*