# ThoughtTrace: Brain Dump Notes — Handwritten Paper Journal Scan

> Handwritten Paper Journal Scan (iPhone/iPad app by JUNICHI WATANABE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughttrace-brain-dump-notes/id6777566567 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JUNICHI WATANABE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837543582)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese and 3 more
- Released: 2026-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is ThoughtTrace?

"Think analog, save digital."

ThoughtTrace is a seamless tool to digitally save and organize the deep thoughts you've written down with pen and paper.

Some ideas are only born when you freely move a pen across a blank sheet of paper, rather than typing on a keyboard.
ThoughtTrace maximizes this "handwritten thought process" and securely manages your notes afterward.

◆ 3 Core Features of ThoughtTrace ◆

1. "Intelligent Timer" for Deep Thinking
Place your iPhone or iPad on the corner of your desk and set the focus timer. Setting a time limit flips the switch in your brain to "just write."

2. "High-Quality Continuous Scan" for Handwritten Notes
Once you finish writing, simply point the app's camera.
It automatically detects document edges, removes hand shadows and wrinkles, and instantly converts your notes into crisp, highly legible black-and-white data.
You can also continuously scan multiple pages without closing the camera.

3. Reflect and Organize (Folders, Tags, PDF Export)
Beautifully organize your scanned notes using folders and tags. Look back on the trajectory of your thoughts through a chronological timeline.
You can also combine multiple notes and export them as a single PDF (*Pro feature).

◆ Privacy First ◆
All your ideas and notes are saved strictly on your device.
They are never sent to external servers, allowing you to write down your thoughts with complete peace of mind.

*The free version has a daily limit on the number of scans. Upgrade to the Pro version with a one-time purchase to unlock "Unlimited Saves," "No Ads," and the "PDF Export" feature.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is ThoughtTrace safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ThoughtTrace.

## Is ThoughtTrace legit?

ThoughtTrace: Brain Dump Notes appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ThoughtTrace is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-31

[Major Update: Crisp Scan Quality & Thought Flashback]

We’ve significantly enhanced your handwriting note and brain dump experience!

◆ What’s New
• Pro Scan Filters: Added "Ink Boost" to eliminate paper shadows with razor-sharp black ink, and "Blue Pen & Color" to keep pen colors vivid.
• Thought Flashback: Automatically rediscover past notes on your Logs tab like a time capsule. Never let your handwritten thoughts get buried.
• Thought Insights: Visualize your top thinking tags and reflective patterns.
• Smooth Batch Scan: Enjoy unlimited daily scanning with seamless local sorting.
• Global Localization: Fully localized across 13 major languages.

We are continuously improving as an indie developer. If you have any feedback or feature requests, feel free to reach out via Settings!

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-05

Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-30

- Added full localization support for 13 languages.
- Optimized UI scaling and responsive layout across all iPhone screen sizes.
- Improved in-app purchase flow and on-device stability.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-18

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

[What's New]
- Improved app startup stability and overall performance.
- Optimized user interface and localization text.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-31

No release notes.

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