Brain Dump vs 16cent
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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Do complicated note-taking apps leave you feeling overwhelmed and disorganized? Meet BrainDump, a minimalist note-taking app designed to help you capture, explore, and transform your ideas instantly, with zero friction. Open the app and start writing immediately. No menus, no setup, no distractions. Just you and your thoughts. Why BrainDump is different BrainDump is built for speed and clarity. Whether you are capturing a quick idea or working through complex thoughts, everything is designed to stay out of your way. With Freewriting mode, you can dump thoughts freely without worrying about structure or organization. Just write and organize later. With location-based notifications, your notes appear exactly when and where you need them. What you can do with BrainDump • Instant writing: Start writing the moment you open the app • Freewriting mode: Capture thoughts without structure or interruptions • Ask: Ask questions about your notes and get clear AI-powered answers • Create: Turn notes into summaries, to-do lists, emails, posts, reports, flashcards, and more • Location-based notifications: Get reminded of notes based on where you are • Minimalist interface: Stay focused with a clean and distraction-free design • Resume instantly: Pick up right where you left off • Folders: Organize notes by topic or project • Merge notes: Combine ideas into a single document in seconds • Dark mode: Write comfortably anytime • iCloud backup: Your notes are always safe and synced • Advanced editor: Use powerful formatting tools when needed Perfect for • Writers and creators: Capture ideas and write without distractions • Students: Take notes, study, and organize effortlessly • Professionals: Manage meetings, tasks, and ideas on the go • Thinkers: Reflect, brainstorm, and explore ideas freely Simple, fast, powerful BrainDump is for people who want to think clearly, write quickly, and stay organized without fighting their tools. No clutter, no friction, just your ideas. Download BrainDump and start thinking better today.
16cent
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Your money, made clear. 16cent is a simple, focused expense tracker built to make everyday money management effortless. Record income and expenses in seconds, understand your spending, manage recurring costs, and share a book with the people who manage money with you. LOG EXPENSES IN A TAP Add an amount, category, date, tags, and an optional note without unnecessary steps. SEE YOUR SPENDING Browse a clean transaction history and use clear insights to understand where your money goes. MANAGE RECURRING COSTS Create weekly, monthly, or yearly recurring transactions so regular expenses and income stay organised. SHARE A BOOK Invite family members, partners, or teammates to the same book. Everyone can see the latest entries and balances. ORGANISE IT YOUR WAY Create categories and tags, manage multiple books, choose from supported currencies, and customise how balances are calculated. PRIVATE BY DESIGN 16cent does not connect to your bank, payment cards, or UPI account. You control the information you enter, and you can delete your account directly from the app. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 16cent at none against Brain Dump's 7. Brain Dump's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. 16cent asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | 16cent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Leoni | Kavin Varnan |
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
16cent
No in-app purchases









