Brain Dump vs JotDown (Āṟāycci)
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
JotDown (Āṟāycci)
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JotDown is a beautifully designed task and note-taking app that helps you stay organized and productive. Whether you're managing daily to-dos, jotting down ideas, or planning your week — JotDown keeps everything in one place, synced seamlessly across all your Apple devices. TASKS MADE SIMPLE • Create tasks with descriptions and subtasks • Set reminders so you never miss a deadline • Star important tasks to keep them at the top • Swipe to complete, delete, or copy tasks • Drag and drop to reorder your priorities • Board view for visual task management NOTES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Quick notes with emoji icons for easy recognition • Beautiful masonry grid layout • Edit and organize notes effortlessly STAY ORGANIZED WITH LISTS • Create custom lists to group related tasks and notes • Filter by list or view everything at once • Keep work, personal, and projects separate BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Week calendar view to plan ahead • History view to recover deleted items • Dark mode that looks stunning • Undo actions with a single tap SYNC EVERYWHERE • iCloud sync keeps everything up to date • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Home screen widget for quick task access • Sign in with Apple for privacy-focused authentication JotDown is designed with simplicity and elegance in mind. No clutter, no complexity — just a clean interface that helps you get things done. Download JotDown today and take control of your tasks and notes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JotDown (Āṟāycci) at none against Brain Dump's 7. Brain Dump's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. JotDown (Āṟāycci) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brain Dump ships an update weekly, JotDown (Āṟāycci) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | JotDown (Āṟāycci) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Leoni | Kaaspro Inc |
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
JotDown (Āṟāycci)
No in-app purchases









