Comparison

Twos vs BrainScroller

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

Head to head
About

Twos

This AI-powered app consolidates notes, tasks, and reminders into a single, organized space. It offers smart suggestions to act on your entries, like providing directions or shopping links, and integrates with your calendar for seamless planning. Designed for speed and simplicity, it's ideal for busy lives and minds that benefit from clear organization.

Highlights
  • All-in-one notes, tasks, and reminders
  • AI-powered smart suggestions
  • Calendar integration
  • Fast and ADHD-friendly interface
  • Private and secure data
  • Personal Active Lists (PALs)
Features
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Twos is the quickest place to write things down. Write a thing in seconds, then find it the moment you need it. Lists, to-dos, reminders, notes and events all live in one place, and everything syncs to every device you sign in to. • Write a thing in one keystroke, from the app, a widget or Siri • Save what is on your screen by saying "Save this to Twos" • Unfinished to-dos carry over to today on their own • Reminders that repeat, follow your location and sync with your calendar • Rich text: bold, italics, headings, code and longer notes • Share a list and write it together, live • Bring in what you read from Instapaper, Readwise, Kindle and Apple Books • Search everything you have ever written, instantly • Works offline, and syncs when you are back Twos is free for life, with no limit on how much you write. Twos Plus adds templates, archive, week view, customization, unlimited AI chat and more, and carries across every device you sign in to. Read more or get help: twosapp.com/moving Privacy policy: https://www.TwosApp.com/privacy Terms of service: https://www.TwosApp.com/terms

About

BrainScroller

Transform your scrolling time into a daily micro-learning habit. Access over 1,800 bite-sized ideas across various subjects and get instant explanations from an AI learning guide. Stay informed with curated daily news without the noise.

Highlights
  • Infinite scroll learning feed
  • 1,800+ bite-sized ideas
  • AI learning guide (AVA)
  • Daily curated news briefings
  • Save and organize ideas
  • Premium design and focus-first interface
Features
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BrainScroller — Learn faster every time you scroll. Replace doomscrolling with a daily micro-learning habit that actually improves your mind. BrainScroller turns your scrolling time into knowledge with 1,800+ bite-sized ideas across: • Psychology • Philosophy • History • Science • AI & Technology • Productivity • Business & Investing Every swipe teaches you something new — in seconds. A Smarter Feed Built for Your Brain BrainScroller feels like social media, but rebuilt for learning and focus. • Infinite scroll learning feed • Clean, black-and-gold premium design • Beautiful idea summaries • Fast daily insights • Updated 24/7 • Save and organize your favorite ideas No noise. No outrage. No junk content. Just pure, high-signal learning — every time you scroll. Your Golden Library — 1,800+ Summaries Ready to Explore Build your own personal knowledge library: • Philosophy timelines • Psychology theories • Historical events • Scientific concepts • Productivity frameworks • AI explainers • Business & investing models • The most important ideas in one place Save ideas, revisit them, and grow your mind every day. Meet AVA — Your AI Learning Guide Ask AVA anything and get instant, clear explanations. • Break down complex concepts • Summarize theories and books • Explain wars, empires, and discoveries • Simplify science topics • Connect ideas across your Library • Dive deeper into any subject AVA turns BrainScroller into a personal learning engine. Daily Brain News — Stay Informed Without the Noise Get a calm, high-signal briefing every day: • AI trends • Global events • Science & innovation • Economics & markets • Technology shifts No clickbait. No sensationalism. Just clarity. Designed Like a Premium Digital Library BrainScroller is elegant, minimal, and distraction-free: • Smooth scrolling • Dark gold aesthetic • Clean reading mode • Focus-first design A quiet, premium space for your mind. Upgrade to BRAIN+ Unlock the full learning experience: • Unlimited Saves • Unlimited AVA (AI) deep-dives • Premium Daily News • Exclusive Golden Library content • No ads Turn your screen time into personal growth. Privacy Policy: https://www.brainscroller.com/privacy Terms: https://www.brainscroller.com/terms

Screenshots

Twos4 screens
BrainScroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Twos at 4.8 against BrainScroller's 4.0. Twos also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 63%) and ratings volume (344 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Twos sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrainScroller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Twos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twos has 344 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Twos's written reviews are positive against 63% of BrainScroller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twos ships an update daily, BrainScroller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Twos versus BrainScroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwosBrainScroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (344 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings344 — better8
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB213 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTwos Technologies IncorporatedHamad Almheiri

Customer experience

Twos

All ratings344 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.6%

BrainScroller

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Twos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Added events not showing in calendar view
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Issues with photo imports and attachments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Kanban board view
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Better task duration and scheduling in calendar
  • Improved organization with folders and hierarchical structure
Show 1 more
  • Custom recurring task options

BrainScroller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Twos

Subscriptions6
  • Twos Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Twos Believer Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Twos Champion Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Twos Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Twos Believer Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Twos Champion Yearly$83.991 Year
One-time21
  • Multiple Accounts$1.99
  • Sublists$1.99
  • Your week$1.99
Show 18 more
  • Hyperlinks$1.99
  • Alerts$1.99
  • Suggested Times$1.99
  • Bookmark colors$1.99
  • Tags$1.99
  • Highlight$1.99
  • Templates$1.99
  • AI$1.99
  • Reset list daily$1.99
  • Auto-sort$1.99
  • Custom font$1.99
  • Remove #BPTWTD$1.99
  • Time until$1.99
  • Headings$1.99
  • Focus$1.99
  • Sounds$1.99
  • Custom colors$1.99
  • Buy all$11.99
3 purchases

BrainScroller

Subscriptions2
  • Brain+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Brain+ Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brain+ Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Twos free?
Twos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainScroller free?
BrainScroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Twos or BrainScroller?
Twos is rated higher. Twos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while BrainScroller averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Twos or BrainScroller have ads?
Neither Twos nor BrainScroller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twos or BrainScroller?
Twos ships an update daily, and BrainScroller every 3 days. Most recently, Twos was updated on October 18, 2026 and BrainScroller on October 10, 2026.

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