NoteBase vs Brain Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoteBase
This app records audio, transcribes it accurately with speaker labels, and generates AI-powered summaries and action items. It also converts YouTube videos, files, and photos into structured notes, offering study tools like flashcards and quizzes, and instant translation capabilities.
- Accurate live transcription with speaker labels
- AI-generated summaries and action items
- YouTube video summarization
- File and photo analysis for notes
- Flashcards and quizzes for studying
- Instant translation to 100+ languages
- Notion sync and export options
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Missed details cost time. NoteBase captures every word so you can stay completely present. Available seamlessly across mobile and web, you can drop in any audio, text, or document, and transform it into an instant transcript and smart summary. FROM OUR USERS: "A solid tool for work. I stopped taking notes during meetings, the app catches the details for me." — David R. "I just upload my lectures and it generates smart summaries. The exam tools are incredibly useful for studying on my commute." — Elena M. WHY NOTEBASE: ► RECORD VOICE & UPLOAD AUDIO Meetings, lectures, or interviews—just tap once and NoteBase captures live audio seamlessly. You can also upload existing audio files to convert them into accurate text and summaries. ► TAKE A PHOTO OR UPLOAD IMAGES Scan a whiteboard or a physical document with your camera, or upload photos directly from your gallery. NoteBase extracts the text and turns it into a ready-to-use smart note. ► SMART YOUTUBE SUMMARIES Turn any YouTube video into a structured note. Simply paste the URL, and NoteBase will generate a full transcript and a concise summary, saving you hours of watching. ► UPLOAD DOCUMENTS Turn PDFs and text files into actionable smart notes in seconds. Upload any document and generate a structured note with key takeaways and concise summaries. ► COPY & PASTE TEXT Have a long article or email? Copy and paste the text directly into NoteBase to turn it into a clear, actionable smart note. ► SEAMLESS WEB EXPERIENCE NoteBase isn't just on your phone. Access your workspace via our website to manage, edit, and export your notes from your desktop. Everything stays perfectly in sync across all your devices. ► GET MORE OUT OF YOUR NOTES • Action Items & Checklists • Meeting & Executive Summary • SWOT Analysis • Pros & Cons List ► STUDY SMARTER WITH EXAM ROOM • Flashcards for long-term retention • Custom Quizzes to test your knowledge • True/False drills for rapid learning ► NOTION SYNC Keep your workflow uninterrupted. Send your smart notes, transcripts, and summaries directly to your Notion workspace with a single tap. ► CHAT WITH YOUR NOTES Can’t remember a detail? Chat directly with your notes. Ask anything and get instant, accurate answers about your notes. ► INSTANT TRANSLATION Convert any note, transcript, or summary into 100+ languages in just a few seconds. Perfect for global teams or studying in a second language. ► FLEXIBLE EDITING Quickly edit your transcripts, adjust your summaries, or add personal comments before exporting. ► EXPORT & SHARE Share transcripts and summaries with your teammates and classmates. Export as PDF or Text, send via Email, or send directly to Notion. ► AESTHETIC DESIGN NoteBase features a calm, intuitive interface with zero learning curve—clean, approachable, and ready to work the moment you open the app. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. All documents are encrypted. You have full control to manage, export, or delete your files at any time. NoteBase will never sell your information. BUILT FOR EVERYONE: Students — Record lectures and study sessions. Revisit key points before exams. Professionals — Capture meetings and client calls with clear, actionable follow-ups. Personal Use — Turn interviews, podcasts, or daily ideas into clear, readable notes. Put note-taking on autopilot. Download NoteBase today and make every word count. In case of any questions, issues, or collaboration requests, contact us at contact@ancienda.com Legal: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://notebaseapp.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://notebaseapp.com/terms
Brain Games
This app helps break mindless scrolling habits by requiring users to solve a quick puzzle before opening distracting apps. It turns passive screen time into active mental exercise, empowering users to regain control over their device usage and build discipline.
- Logic, math, memory, and pattern puzzles
- App blocking by category or individual app
- Tracks abandoned app unlocks
- Difficulty scales with user speed
- Privacy-focused, no data leaves device
- Integrates with Apple's Screen Time framework
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Let's be honest: you've opened Instagram, closed it, and reopened it within the same minute. No new notifications. No reason. Just thumbs moving on their own while your brain idles in the back seat. That's not a willpower problem. That's autopilot. And you can't out-discipline a habit your hands do without asking you. BrainScreen fixes the loop with one beautifully annoying idea: before you can open the apps that eat your day, you have to solve a quick puzzle. Logic, math, memory, patterns — 15 seconds of actually thinking. Two things happen. Sometimes you solve it, get in, and carry on (a little sharper than before). And sometimes, halfway through the puzzle, your brain catches up and goes "wait, why am I even opening this?" — and you close the app and get on with your life. That second moment is the whole point. Most of your unlocks aren't decisions. They're reflexes. A tiny puzzle is just enough friction to turn the reflex back into a choice. GET SMARTER, NOT NUMBER Every app you'd normally scroll into becomes a 15-second mental rep. Over a week that's hundreds of little workouts for your brain instead of hundreds of dead-eyed scrolls. Same phone. Opposite result. - Logic puzzles designed to catch you mid-autopilot - Quick math with just enough time pressure to wake you up - Memory and pattern challenges - Word and attention tests that are weirdly satisfying - Difficulty that scales up as you get faster YOU PICK THE GATEKEEPING You decide which apps get the puzzle treatment. Lock down the obvious offenders, leave your maps and music alone. You're in charge of where the friction goes. - Block any app or whole category - Set it once, forget it, let the puzzles do the work - Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, so the blocks actually hold — no flimsy workarounds WATCH THE WINS ADD UP BrainScreen counts the unlocks you started but abandoned — the scrolls you talked yourself out of. Turns out "didn't open it" is a stat worth celebrating. - See how many pointless unlocks you skipped - Build streaks that reward discipline, not screen time - Track your puzzle speed climbing as your brain wakes back up ACTUALLY PRIVATE Your app activity never leaves your phone. We use Apple's own Screen Time technology, which means we literally cannot see what you do — and we built it that way on purpose. Your business stays your business. THE MATH THAT SHOULD ANNOY YOU The average person burns 4+ hours a day on their phone. A lot of that is autopilot you'd happily skip if something just made you pause. BrainScreen is that pause. Trade the mindless scroll for a few seconds of thinking, and get back hours you didn't know you were losing. Your thumbs have been running the show long enough. Time to make your brain do the unlocking. BrainScreen offers an auto-renewing subscription. 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 your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use - https://brainscreen.io/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://brainscreen.io/privacy.html EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteBase at 91% against Brain Games's 0%. NoteBase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. NoteBase sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Brain Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NoteBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of NoteBase's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Games's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteBase | Brain Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ancienda | Screentime Labs LLC |
Customer experience
NoteBase
Brain Games
In-app purchases
NoteBase
- PRO Access - 1 Week$4.997 Days
- PRO Access - 1 Week$7.997 Days
- PRO Access - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- PRO Access - 1 Month$14.991 Month
- PRO Access - 1 Month$19.991 Month
- PRO Access - 1 Month1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- PRO Access - 1 Year$99.991 Year
- PRO Access - 1 Year1 Year trial$154.991 Year
- PRO Access - 1 Year7 Days trial$154.991 Year
Brain Games
- Brain Screen Pro$7.997 Days
- Brain Screen Pro$39.991 Year
- Brain Screen Pro$49.991 Year
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- Brain Screen Pro$59.991 Year
- Brain Screen Pro$69.991 Year









