# Braintoss vs GoblinX

The clearest difference is price: GoblinX at Free against Braintoss's $2.99. GoblinX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Braintoss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GoblinX is free to download; Braintoss costs $2.99 up front. GoblinX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Braintoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoblinX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 144 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Braintoss's written reviews are positive against 31% of GoblinX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Braintoss ships an update every 6 weeks, GoblinX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braintoss | GoblinX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintoss/id576226036/reviews) | **[4.4 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinx-ai-habit-tracker/id6462700951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Braintoss B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576226039) | [ZSTACK CAPITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596607327) |

## What reviewers say

### Braintoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintoss/id576226036)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Quickly capture thoughts, to-dos, images, and more using voice, photos, or scribbles. Send everything to your inbox for later use, integrating seamlessly with popular productivity apps.

**Highlights:** One-click to-do capture, Voice memo recording, Image and screenshot capture, Web content capture via Share, Integration with productivity apps, Capture business cards and receipts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy capture of ideas/tasks
- 💡 Innovative voice-to-email functionality
- 📧 Direct delivery to email inbox
- 🎯 Perfect for GTD (Getting Things Done) methodology
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messages frequently stuck in queue
- 🐛 Delayed email delivery (days or weeks)
- 🐛 Unreliable voice-to-text transcription
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Messages disappear or fail to send

**Reported bugs**

- Messages queued indefinitely without sending
- App says message sent but it wasn't delivered
- Voice-to-text transcription extremely inaccurate
- App crashes when taking photos
- Apple Watch app hangs and spins forever

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay integration
- Widget support for quick access
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- iPad optimization and landscape mode
- Multiple image/photo support


### GoblinX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinx-ai-habit-tracker/id6462700951)

This app offers AI-powered tools for mental health and productivity, with a focus on neurodivergent individuals. It includes features like emotional support chat, focus timers, task organizers, mood journaling, and a recipe generator.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Emotional Support Chat, ADHD-Friendly Task Organizer, Pomodoro Focus Timer, Mood Journaling, Neurodivergent-Friendly Recipes, Message Tone Decoder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoblinX Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| GoblinX Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GoblinX Plus | $34.99 | per month |
| GoblinX Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| 750 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braintoss free?

Braintoss costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GoblinX free?

GoblinX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Braintoss or GoblinX?

GoblinX is rated higher. Braintoss averages 3.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while GoblinX averages 4.4 from 144 ratings.

### Do Braintoss or GoblinX have ads?

GoblinX shows ads; Braintoss does not.

### Which is updated more often, Braintoss or GoblinX?

Braintoss ships an update every 6 weeks, and GoblinX every 9 days. Most recently, Braintoss was updated on November 1, 2026 and GoblinX on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*