Comparison

Brain Dump vs iThreadly

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

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iThreadly

Features
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iThreadly is the ultimate inventory manager for embroidery and needlework enthusiasts. Whether you're a casual cross-stitcher or a dedicated fiber artist, iThreadly helps you stay on top of every skein in your collection. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION • Log and browse your entire floss inventory in one place. • Track thread colors by number, brand, and quantity. • Instantly see what you have, what's running low, and what you need to buy. SCAN & IMPORT WITH EASE • Use your camera to scan thread labels and barcodes. • Leverage built-in text recognition to capture color codes quickly — no manual typing needed. FIND THREADS INSTANTLY • Powerful search lets you locate any color in seconds. • Filter and sort your collection by brand, color family, or stock level. NEVER RUN OUT • Mark threads as low-stock or out-of-stock. • Build a shopping list so you always know what to restock before your next project. SAFE & ALWAYS BACKED UP • Your inventory is securely synced so you never lose your data. • Crash analytics ensure any issues are caught and fixed fast. DESIGNED FOR CRAFTERS • Clean, intuitive interface built specifically for needlework — no clutter, no distractions. • Dark and light theme support for comfortable browsing any time of day. Whether you stitch at home, at a club, or on the go, iThreadly keeps your supplies organized so you can focus on what matters — creating beautiful work. Download iThreadly today and bring order to your floss collection!

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
iThreadly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iThreadly at none against Brain Dump's 7. Brain Dump's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. iThreadly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brain Dump versus iThreadly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpiThreadly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco LeoniAngelTech OÜ

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
None

iThreadly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iThreadly free?
iThreadly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brain Dump or iThreadly have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor iThreadly shows ads.

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