# iTiMO vs Brookstone

The clearest difference is rating: Brookstone at 3.3 against iTiMO's 2.0. Brookstone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iTiMO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brookstone holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTiMO has 166 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of iTiMO's written reviews are positive against 25% of Brookstone's.

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, Brookstone every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTiMO | Brookstone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601/reviews) | **[3.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookstone/id6478144267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469354210) | [BYTECH NY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566290746) |

## What reviewers say

### iTiMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601)

This app connects to a wireless blackhead instrument via WiFi to help you observe and clean your skin. It allows you to take photos and record videos for before-and-after comparisons, aiding in skin care and cleaning.

**Highlights:** Wireless blackhead instrument connection, Skin condition observation, Blackhead and acne cleaning assistance, Photo capture, Video recording, Playback and comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Worked as advertised
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Clear camera image

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Camera image not working
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and guidance
- Improved WiFi connectivity
- More reliable app performance


### Brookstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookstone/id6478144267)

Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Group devices for simultaneous control, set automated timers and alarms, and easily share access with family members for a simplified smart living experience.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Device grouping, Timers and alarms, Family sharing, Simplified setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTiMO free?

iTiMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brookstone free?

Brookstone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTiMO or Brookstone?

Brookstone is rated higher. iTiMO averages 2.0 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Brookstone averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do iTiMO or Brookstone have ads?

iTiMO shows ads; Brookstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTiMO or Brookstone?

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brookstone every 15 months. Most recently, iTiMO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brookstone on September 19, 2026.

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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.*