Notebook vs Brain Dump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notebook
This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.
- Realistic page-turning effect
- One page per day organization
- iCloud sync and backup
- Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID
- Dark mode and font adjustment
- Ad-free Premium option
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Keep daily notes and diary entries together on one page. Turn pages like a book and revisit your past entries. Search, iCloud sync, and a passcode lock help you organize and access your notes. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Your day on one page See the notes and diary entries you write each day together on one page. Swipe or tap to turn pages and look back on everyday moments and memories. ■ Find past entries Use the contents list or search to find a note you want to revisit. Change a note's date to record plans or past events. ■ Make reading and writing comfortable Adjust the text size or use Dark Mode. Copy, print, or share your notes. ■ Protect access with a passcode Lock access to your diary with a passcode. Face ID / Touch ID is available on supported devices. ■ Sync between devices with iCloud With iCloud sync enabled, notes synchronize automatically between devices using the same Apple Account. iCloud sync is enabled by default for new installations. iCloud Drive and Notebook's iCloud access must be enabled, with available storage and a network connection. Synchronization may take time. iCloud sync and device backups are separate features. Check your sync status and backups before changing devices. ■ Recover deleted notes Recover notes within 30 days of deletion from Recently Deleted in Settings. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from over 21,000 ratings across all countries and regions (October 2026). Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Brain Dump at none against Notebook's shown. Brain Dump also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 72%) and device support (3 vs 1). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 38) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Dump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 81% of Brain Dump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Notebook ships an update weekly, Brain Dump fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebook | Brain Dump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 4.5 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | Saravanan Pitchaimani |
Customer experience
Notebook
Brain Dump
Bugs and requests
Notebook
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deleting entries causes the app to crash
- Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
- Password feature doesn't always work as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to insert photos and attachments
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
- Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
- Add a search function to easily find past entries
Brain Dump
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook
- Remove Ads$6.99
Brain Dump
- Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year









