Comparison

Brain Dump vs Confetti Clock

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

Head to head
About

Brain Dump

This minimalist note-taking app lets you capture ideas instantly with a distraction-free interface. It offers AI-powered answers to your notes and can transform them into various formats like summaries, to-do lists, or emails.

Highlights
  • Instant writing on launch
  • AI-powered questions and answers from notes
  • Create summaries, lists, emails, and more from notes
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Organize notes with folders
  • Merge notes easily
  • iCloud backup for cross-device access
Features
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A thought shows up while you're in the middle of something else. By the time you've opened a notes app and picked a folder, it's gone. Brain Dump opens straight to a blank note. Write it down, get back to what you were doing, and sort it out later. Made for ADHD brains and anyone who switches tasks all day. WRITE FIRST, SORT LATER • Opens on a new note, or right where you left off. You choose. • Freewriting space: empty your head across as many notes as you need, then save them all to a folder at once. • No title, no folder, no setup needed before you start typing. CAPTURE FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for a new note, your last note, or Freewriting • Control Center and Action Button controls (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: "New note", "Resume note" • Share sheet: save text and links from other apps • Menu bar access on Mac GET BACK ON TRACK • Jump back into your last note from a widget, a control, or Siri • Reminders on any note, so it comes back when you need it • Alarms that ring even with a Focus mode on (iOS 26 and later) • Location reminders when you arrive at or leave a place (iPhone and iPad, Premium) • Checklists with tappable checkboxes • Search, pinned notes, tags, and nested folders for when you're ready to organize TURN A MESSY DUMP INTO SOMETHING USEFUL • Create: turn notes into a to-do list, summary, email, meeting report, flashcards, and more • Ask: ask questions about what you've written • Rewrite and fix grammar in Freewriting • Merge several notes into one, in the order you choose The free plan includes 3 AI uses every month. CALM BY DESIGN • Three looks: Standard, Minimal, or Essential with no icons and no color • High-focus and dyslexia-friendly fonts, adjustable text size • Background sounds while you write • Light and dark mode YOUR NOTES, EVERYWHERE • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional Brain Dump account: back up your notes and sync them across your devices • Brain Dump on the web at app.getbraindump.com • Share a note or folder by link: anyone can read and edit in their browser, no account needed • Import from Apple Notes and Evernote • Export to plain text, HTML, RTF, Markdown, or Word (Markdown and Word with Premium) WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Finally, a notes app that gets how my brain works." (App Store review) FREE TO START Writing, quick capture, Freewriting, and merging notes are free. Brain Dump Focus unlocks unlimited reminders and alarms, location reminders, more AI, unlimited tags, and more export formats. Or get Lifetime for everything except AI, with a one-time purchase. Brain Dump is a notes app. It isn't a medical device or a treatment. Questions or ideas? Write to braindump.help@gmail.com

About

Confetti Clock

This timer app transforms time management into a joyful experience with customizable countdowns, dynamic themes, and celebratory confetti animations. It's designed to boost productivity, aid studies, and organize family activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown durations
  • Personalized and dynamic themes
  • Visual countdown display
  • Sound notifications
  • Confetti celebration animation
  • Pause, resume, and reset timer
Features
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Confetti Clock: The Timer App that Makes Every Second a Celebration Available on iOS. The simple timer app that turns every moment into a celebration. Whether you're using it as a productivity booster, a study aid, or a family activity planner, Confetti Clock combines functionality with fun. Don't just count down the minutes—make every second count and celebrate your achievements with a burst of confetti. Experience dynamic themes and notifications that delight. Download Confetti Clock and make time management a joyous occasion! Features Customizable Countdown Multiple Presets: Choose from multiple timer durations or set your own. Personalized Themes: Pick from an array of vibrant colors that change dynamically. Timer Management: Pause, resume, or reset the timer as you wish. Dynamic Display Visual Countdown: As the timer ticks down, watch the colorful rectangle shrink. Timer Completed Alert: Get notified with a cheerful "Time's Up!" message and sound alert. Notifications Sound Notifications: Custom sound alerts to notify you when the timer ends. Confetti Celebration Add a burst of confetti on the screen when your timer ends. Common Use Cases Pomodoro Technique: Break your work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Kids Timer: Keep your children engaged and aware of their routines like bedtime or homework time. School/Class Timer: Perfect for timed tests or activities. Cooking Timer: Never overcook or undercook again! Workout Timer: Keep track of your workout intervals or rest periods. Daily Planning: Make your day more organized by allocating specific times for tasks. FAQs Q: How do I customize the timer duration? A: Use the slider or choose from preset options. You can even enter custom durations. Q: Can I get notifications even if the app is not active? A: Yes, the notification scheduler ensures you get alerted even when the app is closed. Q: Does the app have a dark mode? A: Absolutely! Confetti Clock adapts to your device's settings. Q: How do I toggle between active and paused states for the timer? A: Simply tap on the timer display to toggle between states. Q: What happens when the timer ends? A: A "Time's Up!" message will be displayed along with a delightful burst of confetti. Q: How much does the app cost? A: The app is priced at $0.99, offering a robust set of features for less than a dollar! Transform your time management experience by downloading Confetti Clock today - Make every second count and every countdown a celebration!

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
Confetti Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brain Dump at Free against Confetti Clock's $0.99. Brain Dump also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Confetti Clock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Brain Dump is free to download; Confetti Clock costs $0.99 up front. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Confetti Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Confetti Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dump has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brain Dump versus Confetti Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpConfetti Clock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco LeoniColorful Dots, LLC

Customer experience

Brain Dump

All ratings65 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

Confetti Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Brain Dump

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro: Monthly Clarity$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$10.991 Month
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  • Pro: Yearly Serenity$34.991 Year
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • BrainDump Ask Drops$4.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

Confetti Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Confetti Clock free?
Confetti Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brain Dump or Confetti Clock?
Confetti Clock is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Confetti Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brain Dump or Confetti Clock have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor Confetti Clock shows ads.

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