Comparison

Brook.app vs StationOps

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

StationOps

Features
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Monitor your applications on StationOps using our companion app. Get notified of any changes to your infrastructure and application.

Screenshots

Brook.app4 screens
StationOps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StationOps at none against Brook.app's 2. StationOps also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Brook.app's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StationOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, StationOps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brook.app versus StationOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrook.appStationOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (177 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.StationOps

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

StationOps

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

StationOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brook.app free?
Brook.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StationOps free?
StationOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brook.app or StationOps have ads?
Neither Brook.app nor StationOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brook.app or StationOps?
Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and StationOps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on November 1, 2026 and StationOps on October 30, 2026.

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