Comparison

BrainHack vs RF Tools ++

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BrainHack

This app serves as an interpreter for the esoteric B*******k programming language. It allows users to execute B*******k code, which is known for its extreme minimalism and is designed for programmer challenge and amusement rather than practical use.

Highlights
  • B*******k programming language interpreter
  • Execute esoteric code
  • Minimalist programming language support
  • ASCII character output
  • Byte input and manipulation
Features
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BrainHack is an interpreter app for B*******k. The B*******k programming language is an esoteric programming language noted for its extreme minimalism. It is a Turing tarpit, designed to challenge and amuse programmers, and was not made to be suitable for practical use. It was created in 1993 by Urban Muller. Commands: > increment the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the right). < decrement the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the left). + increment (increase by one) the byte at the data pointer. - decrement (decrease by one) the byte at the data pointer. . output a character, the ASCII value of which being the byte at the data pointer. , accept one byte of input, storing its value in the byte at the data pointer. [ if the byte at the data pointer is zero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it forward to the command after the matching ] command. ] if the byte at the data pointer is nonzero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it back to the command after the matching [ command.

About

RF Tools ++

Features
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RF Tools provides essential utilities for RF and link budget calculations including: Antenna Factor, Field Intensity, Phase, Time Delay, Wavelength, Cable Calculator, Cable Loss, Cable K1 K2 estimator, dBm/Watts conversions, dBµA/Amps conversions, dBµV/Volts conversions, Gain conversions, Power conversions, Free Space Loss, VHF/UHF Line of Sight, Fade Margin, Link Margin, Radar Max/Min Range, VSWR/Power/Return Loss Conversions, Radar Equation Solver and several reference items. The cable loss tool includes generic cables and many cables from Andrew, Beiden, Harbour Industries, Huber+Suhner, IW-Microwave, MegaPhase, Micro-Coax, PIC Wire & Cable, Times Microwave and Webro. Calculations are added regularly

Screenshots

BrainHack3 screens
RF Tools ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BrainHack at Free against RF Tools ++'s $1.99. BrainHack also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). RF Tools ++'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BrainHack is free to download; RF Tools ++ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainHack ships an update every 6 weeks, RF Tools ++ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrainHack versus RF Tools ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainHackRF Tools ++
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatsuma TanakaJeff Curtis

In-app purchases

None

BrainHack

No in-app purchases

None

RF Tools ++

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainHack free?
BrainHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Tools ++ free?
RF Tools ++ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainHack or RF Tools ++ have ads?
Neither BrainHack nor RF Tools ++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainHack or RF Tools ++?
BrainHack ships an update every 6 weeks, and RF Tools ++ every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrainHack was updated on October 15, 2026 and RF Tools ++ on October 9, 2026.

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