Cloud Outliner vs BrainDrops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multi-level document management
- Drag & drop reordering
- Swipe to indent
- Rich text formatting
- iCloud synchronization
- Export to PDF and OPML
- Password protection
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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.
BrainDrops
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Cloud Outliner | BrainDrops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (756 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 756 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denys Ievenko | Markus 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
Cloud Outliner
- Unlock Pro Features$2.99
BrainDrops
- Coffee$1.99









