# Brain Dump vs Jot

The clearest difference is rating: Jot at 4.9 against Brain Dump's 4.3. Jot also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%). Brain Dump's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Brain Dump's written reviews are positive against 89% of Jot's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Dump | Jot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dump-adhd-notes-and-ideas/id6448230631/reviews) | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Leoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484190257) | [HiroCloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851338330) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Dump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dump-adhd-notes-and-ideas/id6448230631)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Monthly Clarity | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro: Yearly Serenity | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| BrainDump Ask Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Jot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707)

Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas instantly with this app designed for quick note-taking and list-making. It prioritizes speed and ease of use, especially for those with ADHD or who feel overwhelmed by complex productivity tools. Organize your brain dumps into structured clarity when you're ready.

**Highlights:** Instant capture via typing or voice, Hands-free voice control for on-the-go notes, Brain dump organization into categories, Smart subnotes for tasks and lists, Apple Watch integration for wrist capture, Extract content from links

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Plan | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Dump free?

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

### Is Jot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Dump or Jot?

Jot is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Jot averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do Brain Dump or Jot have ads?

Neither Brain Dump nor Jot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or Jot?

Brain Dump ships an update weekly, and Jot weekly. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on October 23, 2026 and Jot on October 24, 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.*