Comparison

Brain Dump vs Vault+PH

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

Vault+PH

Features
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Vault+ is a mobile app built for OFWs and Filipino travelers who want real peace of mind while living and working far from home. It combines simple safety and organization tools so you can stay connected with your family, protect your important documents, and feel more secure wherever you are in the world. Stay connected with your loved ones in the Philippines through daily check-ins and instant OK or SOS updates. When you tap OK, your trusted contact receives a confirmation that you’re safe. When you tap SOS, your family receives an urgent alert so they can respond quickly and contact the right offices or authorities if needed. Vault+ does not replace government or emergency services. It is designed to notify your family and trusted contacts so they can take action and help you reach proper support. Vault+ also provides cloud storage where you can save your passport, IDs, employment papers, travel documents, photos, and other essential files. Your documents stay organized and accessible only to you, making it easier to retrieve what you need anytime. Premium subscribers also receive a monthly food or shop voucher that can be used in the Philippines — a simple way to support your loved ones back home. KEY FEATURES • Daily check-in so your family knows you are safe • One-tap OK and SOS alerts sent to your trusted contact • SOS alerts include your profile details and important information if available • Cloud storage for IDs, contracts, travel documents, and personal files • Monthly eGift voucher for Premium subscribers • Family viewer access so loved ones can see your status and notifications • Designed for OFWs and Filipino travelers who value security, connection, and peace of mind WHY VAULT+ Life far from home comes with pressure, distance, and unpredictable situations. Vault+ helps you stay organized while giving your family clear updates and reassurance — all in one simple app. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription title: Vault+ Premium • Subscription length: Monthly / Yearly • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase Vault+. Security. Dignity. Filipino. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vaultplus.talatash.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
Vault+PH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain Dump at every 9 days against Vault+PH's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Vault+PH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dump ships an update every 9 days, Vault+PH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brain Dump versus Vault+PH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpVault+PH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrancesco LeoniANDRONICO ll CASULLA

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
3 purchases

Vault+PH

Subscriptions3
  • Vault+ Premium Monthly (Plus)$1.991 Month
  • Vault+ Premium Monthly (Basic)$5.991 Month
  • Vault+ Premium Yearly (Plus)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault+PH free?
Vault+PH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Dump or Vault+PH have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor Vault+PH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or Vault+PH?
Brain Dump ships an update every 9 days, and Vault+PH every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vault+PH on November 5, 2026.

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