Comparison

Plume vs Brain Dump

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

Head to head
About

Plume

This is a lightweight menubar application designed for quick note-taking. It offers a simple popup interface for jotting down thoughts and ideas, with Apple Watch and Mac connectivity.

Highlights
  • Lightweight menubar app
  • Fast note-taking
  • Popup interface
  • Apple Watch connectivity
  • Mac connectivity
  • Free basic version
Features
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Plume v3 is online! Plume is a free Light menubar app for taking Notes. I've been looking for a long time for a simple popup app in the menubar to get a little notepad. I found different solutions like Tyke for example which is really nice, but a little too simple for the job and it has a too small writing area. I also found other nice solutions but the apps were always no free and too complex for the need. I couldn't find anything I liked, so I took advantage of the confinement to make this app! Plume is a Fast and Light app for taking notes and can be connected with Apple Watch and Mac. Plume basic is free, so enjoy! If you need any help, please contact us at https://plumenote.app Privacy Policy : https://plumenote.app/privacy EULA : https://plumenote.app/eula

About

Brain Dump

This app transforms spoken thoughts into organized, structured notes with automatic formatting. Capture ideas, journal, or draft content hands-free, receiving clean output without manual editing. It's designed for those who think faster than they type.

Highlights
  • Speech to structured notes
  • Automatic formatting (headings, bullets)
  • On-device transcription (offline)
  • Export and share notes
  • AI rewrite features (Pro)
  • Voice journaling
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Brain Dump is a voice-first notes app that converts speech into clean, structured notes. Unlike traditional voice recorders or journaling apps that give you raw audio or walls of unformatted text, Brain Dump organizes your thoughts automatically. How it works: - Tap record and speak naturally - Brain Dump transcribes and organizes your voice into notes - Get headings, bullet points, and clean formatting - Export/share anywhere Why people choose Brain Dump: - Capture ideas on walks, commutes, or between tasks - Voice journaling that produces notes you can actually use - No cognitive overhead - just speak and get structured output - On-device transcription (works offline once a model is downloaded) Great for: - Daily voice journaling with structured output - Capturing ideas and thoughts on the go - Drafting blog posts, meeting notes, or content - Anyone who thinks faster than they type SUBSCRIPTION & TRIAL Brain Dump is free to download. Some features require a Pro subscription. What's free: - On-device transcription (works offline once a model is downloaded) - Create/edit notes, export/share - Optional iCloud sync Pro subscription unlocks: - Unlimited AI rewrite features (templates, polished notes, summaries) Trial & billing: - A 7-day free trial may be available (varies by plan/region) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions US prices: $2.99/week, $6.99/month, $44.99/year. Prices vary by country/region. Terms of Use: https://voicebraindump.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://voicebraindump.com/privacy

Screenshots

Plume3 screens
Brain Dump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brain Dump at 17.0 against Plume's 26.4. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Plume sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Brain Dump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plume versus Brain Dump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumeBrain Dump
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCREACH AgencySaravanan Pitchaimani

Customer experience

Plume

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Brain Dump

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plume

Subscriptions1
  • Plume - iCloud Sync - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Plume - iCloud Sync - Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Brain Dump

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Plume free?
Plume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plume or Brain Dump have ads?
Neither Plume nor Brain Dump shows ads.

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