Comparison

Brain Dump vs YellowAffirm

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

YellowAffirm

This app helps you cultivate a positive mindset through daily affirmations and reflective journaling. It offers over 6000 affirmations, personalized prompts, and daily tasks to support self-empowerment and personal growth.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily affirmations
  • Over 6000 categorized affirmations
  • Reflective journaling prompts
  • Daily self-care tasks
  • Consistency monitoring
  • Community engagement
Features
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Welcome to YellowAffirm, a virtual companion dedicated to nurturing a positive mindset. YellowAffirm isn't just another app—it's your guide to mindset transformation. Experience the life-changing impact of personalized positive affirmations delivered to your phone daily. Envision a life where you confidently shape your reality, free from the grip of negative thoughts. Empower Your Subconscious: Escape the cycle of unwanted negativity with YellowAffirm's support. Take charge of your mental terrain and say goodbye to daily struggles. Let our hand picked affirmations and journal prompts pave the way to self-empowerment. 6000+ Affirmations, Tailored to You: Explore a diverse collection of over 6000+ affirmations, thoughtfully categorized to suit your needs. Customize your experience by favoriting affirmations that deeply resonate with you. Whether you are seeking professional success, cultivating gratitude, or fostering meaningful connections, YellowAffirm offers affirmations for every facet of life. Reflective Journaling: Absorb the importance of self-discovery through our introspective journal prompts. Delve into your innermost thoughts, dreams, and emotions, fostering growth, healing, and intentional living. Daily Tasks for Progress: Track your journey and celebrate milestones with daily tasks. Cultivate a routine of self-care and discipline, nurturing yourself daily and fostering a sense of achievement and empowerment. Consistency Monitoring: Stay motivated and accountable with our active days counter. Witness your commitment to self-love strengthen over time, igniting positive change in your life. Stay Connected and Inspired: Join our community dedicated to positive living and personal growth. Follow our journey for additional resources, tips, and updates across our website and social media platforms. Embark on Your Journey Today: Download YellowAffirm now and experience the transformative influence of positive affirmations. Bid farewell to internal conflicts and embrace a life where you are deserving of all your desires. Important Notice: YellowAffirm is designed to support and enhance your mental well-being through personalized affirmations, journaling prompts, and daily self-care tasks. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any health concerns or are experiencing severe emotional distress, please consult a healthcare professional. Privacy Assurance: Your privacy is the priority. YellowAffirm does not access or store your personal data, photos, or journal entries outside of the app. All data will be permanently deleted off of your device if YellowAffirm is removed. User Responsibility: Users are encouraged to engage with the content responsibly and understand that individual results may vary. The app aims to provide tools for self-improvement and should be used as part of a balanced approach to personal growth. Community Engagement: While YellowAffirm fosters a supportive community, it is essential to approach interactions with kindness and respect. Our platform is committed to maintaining a positive and encouraging environment for all users. By downloading and using YellowAffirm, you acknowledge and accept these terms. Embark on your journey today with the assurance that YellowAffirm is here to support you every step of the way. -The YellowAffirm Team

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
YellowAffirm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YellowAffirm at 5.0 against Brain Dump's 4.3. YellowAffirm also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Brain Dump's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 5). 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 YellowAffirm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YellowAffirm 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 YellowAffirm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dump ships an update weekly, YellowAffirm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brain Dump versus YellowAffirm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpYellowAffirm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco LeoniRechor LLC

Customer experience

Brain Dump

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

YellowAffirm

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 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
2 purchases

YellowAffirm

Subscriptions2
  • YellowAffirm Premium$1.991 Month
  • YellowAffirm Premium$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YellowAffirm free?
YellowAffirm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Dump or YellowAffirm?
YellowAffirm is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while YellowAffirm averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Brain Dump or YellowAffirm have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor YellowAffirm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or YellowAffirm?
Brain Dump ships an update weekly, and YellowAffirm fortnightly. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on October 23, 2026 and YellowAffirm on October 19, 2026.

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