Comparison

Brain Dump vs Quicknotes

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 app transforms spoken thoughts into organized, structured notes with automatic formatting. Capture ideas, journal, or draft content hands-free, receiving clean output without manual editing. It's designed for those who think faster than they type.

Highlights
  • Speech to structured notes
  • Automatic formatting (headings, bullets)
  • On-device transcription (offline)
  • Export and share notes
  • AI rewrite features (Pro)
  • Voice journaling
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Brain Dump is a voice-first notes app that converts speech into clean, structured notes. Unlike traditional voice recorders or journaling apps that give you raw audio or walls of unformatted text, Brain Dump organizes your thoughts automatically. How it works: - Tap record and speak naturally - Brain Dump transcribes and organizes your voice into notes - Get headings, bullet points, and clean formatting - Export/share anywhere Why people choose Brain Dump: - Capture ideas on walks, commutes, or between tasks - Voice journaling that produces notes you can actually use - No cognitive overhead - just speak and get structured output - On-device transcription (works offline once a model is downloaded) Great for: - Daily voice journaling with structured output - Capturing ideas and thoughts on the go - Drafting blog posts, meeting notes, or content - Anyone who thinks faster than they type SUBSCRIPTION & TRIAL Brain Dump is free to download. Some features require a Pro subscription. What's free: - On-device transcription (works offline once a model is downloaded) - Create/edit notes, export/share - Optional iCloud sync Pro subscription unlocks: - Unlimited AI rewrite features (templates, polished notes, summaries) Trial & billing: - A 7-day free trial may be available (varies by plan/region) - Payment is 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 - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions US prices: $2.99/week, $6.99/month, $44.99/year. Prices vary by country/region. Terms of Use: https://voicebraindump.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://voicebraindump.com/privacy

About

Quicknotes

Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly with a focus on simplicity and fluidity. Organize notes into folders and sync them across devices. Unlock advanced features and unlimited notes with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Create notes
  • Create folders
  • iCloud sync
  • Unlimited notes (Pro)
  • Advanced controls (Pro)
  • Custom settings (Pro)
Features
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Catch every thought before it gets away. Catch (formerly Flow Notes) is the fastest way to get something out of your head. Open, capture, done — no folders to file, no forms to fill. SPEAK IT. SAVE IT. Hold the mic button and talk. Your voice note is transcribed live, entirely on-device — nothing is uploaded anywhere. CATCH EVERYTHING • Text notes for quick thoughts and longer writing • Checklists for groceries, packing, and to-dos • Voice memos with instant transcription • Photos and links, saved in one tap STAY ORGANIZED WITHOUT TRYING Tags and collections keep everything findable. Pin what matters, search everything, and glance at a note right from your home screen widget. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your notes live on your device. No account, no sync servers, no tracking. CATCH PRO Go past 20 notes with Catch Pro — a simple yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://natetedesco.com/apps/catch/terms

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
Quicknotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quicknotes at 4.8 against Brain Dump's 4.4. Quicknotes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Brain Dump's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Quicknotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quicknotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dump has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Brain Dump's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quicknotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dump ships an update fortnightly, Quicknotes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brain Dump versus Quicknotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpQuicknotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaravanan PitchaimaniNathaniel Tedesco

Customer experience

Brain Dump

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

Quicknotes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brain Dump

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Quicknotes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quicknotes free?
Quicknotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Dump or Quicknotes?
Quicknotes is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Quicknotes averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Brain Dump or Quicknotes have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor Quicknotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or Quicknotes?
Brain Dump ships an update fortnightly, and Quicknotes every 8 days. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on July 17, 2026 and Quicknotes on September 5, 2026.

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