Brain Dump vs WidgetDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
WidgetDash
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WidgetDash puts the numbers you care about on your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen. Send them from a script, a home server, Home Assistant or any service that can make a web request, or add a ready-made Free Source with no code at all. NEW: CHOOSE WHAT EACH WIDGET SHOWS Long-press a widget, tap Edit Widget and pick a source. Put your backup status on one widget and the Bitcoin price on another, or choose All Sources to see everything. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app. Your account is set up automatically. 2. Add a Free Source, or send your own numbers to the WidgetDash API with a single web request. 3. Add a WidgetDash widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. FEATURES • Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large • Lock Screen widgets, round and rectangular • Choose a source for each widget, or show them all • Color rules: a value turns green, yellow or red when it crosses a threshold you set • Time metrics such as "Last backup: 13 hours ago" that keep counting on their own (iOS 18 and later) • Free Sources, ready to add: Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, EUR/USD, Fear & Greed Index, People in Space, Cat Facts, Dad Jokes, Travel Currency and more • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island that update when you send new data (included with WidgetDash Pro) • Optional push notifications • Pair with the widgetdash.app dashboard by scanning a QR code • Your own API keys for your scripts GREAT FOR • Home servers: backups, disk space, uptime • Smart homes: temperatures, energy use, open doors • Business numbers: sales, orders, support tickets • Crypto prices and exchange rates • Anything you check many times a day The API is documented at widgetdash.app, so if it can send a web request, it can be on your widget. No ads. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WidgetDash at none against Brain Dump's 3. WidgetDash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Brain Dump's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WidgetDash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brain Dump ships an update fortnightly, WidgetDash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | WidgetDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saravanan Pitchaimani | Eli Purian |
In-app purchases
Brain Dump
- Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
WidgetDash
No in-app purchases









