Brain Dump vs MurMur
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
MurMur
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MurMur is a voice-first desk companion for people who work alone. Talk naturally and MurMur answers out loud with expressive emotion, remembers the flow of your day, and reacts to your presence so solo work feels more human. It is designed to support focus, continuity, and small moments of connection throughout the workday. With MurMur, you can: - Have hands-free conversations with a companion that replies in a natural, characterful voice - Start focus sessions with quiet accountability, gentle nudges, and simple completion prompts - Use optional daily stand-up and shutdown rituals to add structure to your day - Get meeting heads-ups and ask about practical context like time, weather, battery, reminders, calendar, and more - Create reminders or calendar events from conversation, always with confirmation - See MurMur react through expressive moods, touch interactions, and optional face-following gaze - Keep continuity with local chat history, memory notes, and weekly mood trends - Use widgets, Live Activities, and Shortcuts to start focus or check in faster - Customize MurMur’s personality and voice No account required. You choose which permissions to enable, including microphone, camera, calendar, reminders, location, and notifications. MurMur is built for remote workers, freelancers, students, and anyone who spends long hours working on their own and wants a companion that feels present, responsive, and easy to keep nearby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MurMur at none against Brain Dump's 3. 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. MurMur asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Brain Dump | MurMur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Saravanan Pitchaimani | Elbek Mirzamaxmudov |
In-app purchases
Brain Dump
- Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
MurMur
No in-app purchases









