Brain Dump vs Affirmation Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Affirmation Lock
This app transforms screen time into personal growth by pairing app limits with positive affirmations. Replace mindless scrolling with mindful self-care and boost your confidence and self-esteem with every app unlock.
- Customizable app limits
- Personalized affirmations
- 300+ built-in affirmations
- Voice practice for memorization
- Mindful tech use
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Affirmation Lock – Transform Screen Time into Self-Growth Turn every app unlock into a moment of positivity. Affirmation Lock helps you build healthier digital habits by pairing app limits with powerful affirmations that boost your confidence, mindset, and self-esteem. How It Works: Select apps or categories you want to limit Share one positive thing before unlocking Read personalized affirmations aloud to access your apps Transform guilt into growth with every unlock Features: 300+ Built-in Affirmations – Curated library covering confidence, growth mindset, self-esteem, and more Fully Customizable – Create your own affirmations that resonate with your personal goals Smart App Locking – Choose specific apps or entire categories Positive Reinforcement – Replace mindless scrolling with mindful self-care Voice Practice – Reading aloud makes affirmations more powerful and memorable Why Affirmation Lock? Most app blockers just create frustration. Affirmation Lock creates transformation. Instead of fighting your habits, you're replacing them with positive practices that actually improve your mental wellbeing. Perfect for anyone who wants to: Reduce screen time mindfully Build daily affirmation habits Boost confidence and self-esteem Transform guilty feelings into personal growth Create healthier relationships with technology Start your journey toward mindful tech use and positive self-talk today. Terms of Service: https://affirmationlock.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://affirmationlock.com/privacy.html Subscription Details: - Affirmation Lock Pro Weekly: $9.99/week - Affirmation Lock Pro Annual: $79.99/year (With 3 day free trial) - 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 - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brain Dump at 4.3 against Affirmation Lock's 1.0. Brain Dump also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Affirmation Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brain Dump holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dump has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | Affirmation Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (64 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Leoni | Yusuke Hatano |
Customer experience
Brain Dump
Affirmation Lock
In-app purchases
Brain Dump
- 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
- BrainDump Ask Drops$4.99
- Lifetime$39.99
Affirmation Lock
- Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
- Pro Annual$79.991 Year
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