Comparison

Brain Dump vs 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer

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
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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

3rd Brain | Couples Organizer

This AI-powered productivity tool helps couples manage shared tasks, lists, and notes. It organizes information, assigns ownership, and allows for private entries, fostering better communication and appreciation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task organization
  • Shared and private lists
  • Daily focus tab
  • Mutual appreciation features
  • Secure and private data
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3rd Brain is your AI-powered partner for managing life together. Transform the way you and your partner manage your busy lives with 3rd Brain, the ultimate AI-powered productivity tool designed specifically for couples. EASY TO MANAGE Simply offload your messy thoughts to the app, hit done, and go about your day. Bo the Brain will sift through your information and organize it for you, adding the appropriate owners and due dates to tasks, and saving notes for you to remember later. Perfect for busy professionals who need efficient task management. ONE SPOT FOR EVERYTHING Keep all your to-do lists and notes in one place, organized into lists for you, your partner, or both of you. Manage grocery lists, travel plans, home projects, chores, ideas for movie night, and more, all in one spot. This all-in-one home management app ensures nothing is forgotten. (Calendars are coming soon!) HELPS YOU FOCUS Life's to-do list is never-ending. The Today Tab allows you to focus on only what needs to be handled today or tomorrow, from either your list or your shared task list. Ideal for couples looking to streamline their daily routines. APPRECIATE EACH OTHER Celebrate when things get done. See recaps of each other's recent activity and give each other emoji reactions for a job well done, fostering mutual appreciation and better communication. SECURE & PRIVATE Not everything should be shared with your partner. Mark some of your items private, and your partner will not see them. All of your data is secure and will never be sold to third parties. Why Choose 3rd Brain? - Couples Productivity App: Designed to enhance collaboration and reduce stress. - Task Management for Couples: Clear task ownership and shared lists prevent misunderstandings. - Home Management App: Keep track of home projects and chores with ease. - Relationship Organizer: Improve communication and enjoy more quality time together. - AI-Powered Tool: Leverage advanced technology to stay organized and efficient. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
3rd Brain | Couples Organizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer at 5.0 against Brain Dump's 4.3. 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Brain Dump's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3rd Brain | Couples Organizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dump has 64 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Brain Dump's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brain Dump versus 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Dump3rd Brain | Couples Organizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco Leoni3rd Brain, Inc

Customer experience

Brain Dump

All ratings64 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

3rd Brain | Couples Organizer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
1 purchases

3rd Brain | Couples Organizer

Subscriptions1
  • 3rd Brain Access$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer free?
3rd Brain | Couples Organizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Dump or 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer?
3rd Brain | Couples Organizer is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Brain Dump or 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer?
Brain Dump ships an update weekly, and 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer weekly. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on October 23, 2026 and 3rd Brain | Couples Organizer on October 20, 2026.

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