Comparison

Time count note vs Brief

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

Head to head
About

Time count note

Features
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It gives you a rough idea of how long it will take to read. There is a function to estimate how many seconds it will take, and a timer to measure how long it actually takes to read aloud. You can also see the number of words. It is as easy and simple to use as a todo list. About 50 languages are supported, and you can set the language in which the memo is written to display a more accurate time. You can protect your privacy with the password function. There is also a backup function that allows you to back up your notes to the device's local storage. β– Functions Memo function (can be used like a todo list) Predicts the time it will take to read a message. Counting the number of characters Password function Language change function (about 50 languages can be set) Backup function β– Use Cases Speakers of speeches, presentations, and announcements By knowing how long it takes to read aloud a speech, presentation, or announcement, you can predict how long it will take to make the presentation and whether you will be able to make it in time. It can also be used as a reference to improve your speech, presentation, and delivery skills. You can also keep track of how long it takes you to give a presentation so you know how well you are doing. The application also allows you to record the content of your presentation. This can be used as a reference for recalling the content later. Also, by recording the content of what you are presenting, you can keep track of how you are presenting. β– Review by a person who experienced it first 1. my presentation skills have greatly improved since using this app. By recording the amount of time it takes me to give a presentation, I am able to keep track of how much I am presenting and adjust my presentation speed based on that. In addition, recording what I was presenting and the materials I was using was very helpful in recalling the content later. I used this app when I was having trouble keeping my presentation time under 10 minutes due to a time limit at my university. This app shows you roughly how many seconds it will take. You can also record how many seconds it took you to actually read it. I write notes to get a rough idea of how many seconds it will take, and then use the timer to record the detailed speed of my reading. Since using this app, I have been able to assemble my presentation much faster and have made no mistakes in going over time.

About

Brief

Features
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Brief turns long text into a clear TL;DR and key points β€” instantly and privately, right on your iPhone. Paste an article, email, report or notes and Brief's on-device AI gives you the gist in seconds. No account, no cloud, no limits. Because everything happens on your device, your text is never uploaded, shared or tracked. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Paste any long text and get a one-line TL;DR plus key points - Summarize articles, emails, reports, meeting notes and study material - Read faster and capture what matters - Unlimited, fully offline WHY BRIEF - 100% on-device AI β€” works fully offline, anywhere - Private by design β€” your text never leaves your phone - Unlimited β€” no per-summary fees - No account, no cloud, no tracking MEMBERSHIP Brief is a paid app. Start with a 3-day free trial, then $4.99/week β€” or unlock Brief forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms: https://bestpaid.app/legal/terms Privacy: https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Time count note4 screens
Brief2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brief at none against Time count note's shown. Time count note's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Time count note sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Brief sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time count note ships an update every 5 days, Brief every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Time count note versus Brief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime count noteBrief
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINERVA K.K.Vasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time count note

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Price$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Brief

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Time count note free?
Time count note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brief free?
Brief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time count note or Brief have ads?
Time count note shows ads; Brief does not.
Which is updated more often, Time count note or Brief?
Time count note ships an update every 5 days, and Brief every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time count note was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brief on October 25, 2026.

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