Comparison

Cloud Outliner vs BrainDrops

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Outliner

This app helps you structure your thoughts and tasks into clear, organized lists. It offers visual organization, synchronization across devices, and rich editing features for easy management of your ideas and plans. Share your organized content easily with others.

Highlights
  • Multi-level document management
  • Drag & drop reordering
  • Swipe to indent
  • Rich text formatting
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Export to PDF and OPML
  • Password protection
Features
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Cloud Outliner helps you turn ideas and tasks into clear, structured lists. Capture thoughts instantly, organize them visually, and keep everything synchronized across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad with iCloud. With rich editing, intuitive gestures, and easy sharing, staying organized has never been easier. Install Cloud Outliner and bring clarity to your work and life. Key Features Organize and Protect • Multi-level document manager • Color tags for quick highlights • Password protection • Custom templates • Duplicate documents Powerful Outline Editor • Drag & drop to reorder • Swipe to change indentation • Multi-select for bulk actions • Checkboxes and auto-numbering • Notes for list items • Rich text formatting and highlighting • Collapse or expand any level • Filters, undo/redo, copy/paste • Link and phone number detection • Read-only mode • Wireless keyboard support with shortcuts Sync and Share • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud* • Mac version available • Export to PDF, OPML, plain text • Import OPML files • Print via AirPrint • Share by email or messenger Extra • Light and Dark mode • Clean, intuitive design • Portrait and landscape support * Sync with Mac requires Cloud Outliner Pro for macOS, sold separately.

About

BrainDrops

Features
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BrainDrops helps you remember what truly matters. Drops are small but meaningful fragments of wisdom — a quote, an idea, or a life lesson worth keeping. Save them, revisit them, and let reflection turn them into lasting insight.

Screenshots

Cloud Outliner4 screens
BrainDrops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloud Outliner at every 6 months against BrainDrops's every 33 months. Cloud Outliner also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Cloud Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrainDrops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, BrainDrops every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cloud Outliner versus BrainDrops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud OutlinerBrainDrops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (756 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings756 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoMarkus Fox

Bugs and requests

Cloud Outliner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Issues with restoring Pro purchases on new devices
  • Inconsistent syncing behavior between iOS and macOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for attaching files and images
  • Improve export options beyond OPML
  • Introduce a true dark mode with black text on dark background
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • Enhance the ability to move and reorganize outline items

BrainDrops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Outliner

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
1 purchases

BrainDrops

One-time1
  • Coffee$1.99

Questions

Is Cloud Outliner free?
Cloud Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainDrops free?
BrainDrops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud Outliner or BrainDrops have ads?
Neither Cloud Outliner nor BrainDrops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Outliner or BrainDrops?
Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, and BrainDrops every 33 months. Most recently, Cloud Outliner was updated on November 1, 2026 and BrainDrops on November 3, 2026.

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