Brain Dump vs Daycell
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
Daycell
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See your entire year on a single screen with Daycell, add color to your days, and live a more organized life! Daycell goes beyond ordinary calendar and note-taking apps, giving you the ability to view, track, and plan an entire year at a glance. Color your days based on your mood, habits, goals, or special activities, and create your own personal journal with rich notes for every day. KEY FEATURES: > Year-at-a-Glance View See your entire year on a single screen and gain a clear perspective on how time is passing and how close you are to achieving your goals. Take your time management to the next level with a dynamic progress bar that shows exactly where you are in the year. > Customizable Day Shapes and Colors Display your days as squares, circles, stars, or diamonds. Assign custom colors to different categories (Orange, Blue, Green, Pink, Peach) and transform your calendar into a personalized visual dashboard. Track your mood, monitor habits, or build powerful habit streaks. > Rich Daily Notes (Rich Text) Add detailed notes to every day. With the advanced text editor, you can highlight important information with bold formatting, create lists, and organize your journal exactly the way you want. > Save to Gallery as an Image Save your beautiful yearly calendar view to your gallery with a single tap as a high-quality image. Share it on social media or print it out and hang it on your wall. > Dark and Light Theme Support Switch effortlessly between eye-friendly dark mode and vibrant light mode. Even the app icon automatically adapts to match your selected theme. > Fully Offline and Secure Your data is stored securely on your device. Manage your notes and plans privately without requiring an internet connection. Visualize your life, track your habits, and make every day meaningful. Download Daycell today and start adding color to your year!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain Dump at weekly against Daycell's monthly. Daycell's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Daycell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brain Dump ships an update weekly, Daycell monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | Daycell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Leoni | Ramazan Capaci |
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
Daycell
- Daycell Premium$1.99









