Comparison

Braindump vs Jot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Braindump

Easily record voice memos and instantly transcribe them into searchable text notes using AI. Organize your thoughts with custom categories, AI summaries, and auto-tagging. Import audio/video files for transcription and share your notes securely.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice memo transcription
  • 99.9% transcription accuracy
  • Supports 98+ languages
  • AI summaries and auto-tagging
  • Customizable categories
  • Import audio and video files
  • On-device encryption for privacy
Features
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Braindump is a voice-first notes and reminder app for people who think faster than they type. Tap record, talk, and your voice memo becomes a clean note with a title, a short summary, your to-dos and a scheduled reminder. Say "remind me tomorrow at 4 PM to call the pharmacy" and the reminder is set for you, at the time you said. No calendar, no typing, no second app. WHAT IT DOES • Voice memo to text in seconds, in 59 languages, including Standard Arabic and 16 Arabic dialects • A title, a short AI summary and your to-dos, written for you • Reminders set from the dates and times you say out loud • Speaker labels for lectures and meetings: see who said what, and tap a label to rename it • Every note filed into a category on its own • Import audio and video files (MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV and more) and turn lectures, interviews and meetings into text • Edit and highlight transcripts, add checklists and photos, search every note • Share a note as text, as audio or as a link • A Live Activity while you record, and a home screen widget with your streak, latest reminder and open to-dos YOUR NOTES STAY ON YOUR PHONE There is no account to create. Your audio is sent to our servers only to be transcribed, and the finished note is stored on your device, not in the cloud. You can record without internet; the transcript arrives once you're back online. MADE FOR • ADHD: catch the thought before it's gone • Students: record lectures and study from an editable transcript • Work: talk through a meeting afterwards and get the action items • Journaling: a journal that writes itself Braindump is free to download and includes free transcription minutes. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Support: contact@braindumpnotes.app Privacy Policy: https://braindumpnotes.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://braindumpnotes.app/terms-of-service

About

Jot

Capture ideas and tasks instantly with voice or text, then organize them later. Designed for those who need quick entry without friction, it helps clear your mind and manage thoughts efficiently.

Highlights
  • Instant capture via typing or speaking
  • Hands-free voice control for on-the-go notes
  • Brain dump organization into categories
  • Smart subnotes for tasks and lists
  • Apple Watch integration for wrist capture
  • Extract content from links
Features
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Don't let your best ideas vanish. Capture them in seconds, not minutes. Rated 5.0 Stars by fast thinkers, Jot is the anti-procrastination tool designed specifically for ADHD minds and anyone overwhelmed by bloated productivity software. Jot lets you capture now and organize later, transforming the chaos of a "brain dump" into structured clarity.We know the anxiety of the "working memory" gap. You have a brilliant thought, a grocery item, or an urgent task, but by the time your standard note app loads, the thought is gone. Standard apps force you to organize before you write, creating friction that kills creativity. Why Users Love Jot: • "Very nice for when a thought just pops into your head." • "Helpful for busy people... especially to recite all the things I need to do." • "Merges notes and tasks nicely." Key Features: • Instant Capture: The fastest entry on the App Store. Launch and type (or speak) immediately. No loading screens, no folders first. • Hands-Free Voice Control: Driving? Walking? Cooking? Speak your notes on the go and let Jot transcribe and list them. Perfect for when your hands are full. • Brain Dump Organization: Clear your mental RAM instantly. Group messy thoughts into categories only when you are ready. • Smart Subnotes: Break complex projects into bite-sized morsels or manage grocery lists with ease. • Apple Watch Integration: Capture ideas and set reminders directly from your wrist... never take your phone out of your pocket. • Extract Content from Links: Save that perfect recipe link from social sites and have Jot extract the contents for you when you're ready. Who is Jot For? • The ADHD Mind: Struggle with object permanence or "doom piles" of ideas? Jot keeps them visible and safe. • The Commuter: Use voice notes to capture tasks while driving safely. • The Student & Teacher: Quickly recite to-do lists between classes. Stop fighting your phone to clear your mind. Download Jot today and turn your brain dumps into done deals.

Screenshots

Braindump4 screens
Jot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jot at 89% against Braindump's 33%. Jot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Braindump's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Braindump sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Braindump's written reviews are positive against 89% of Jot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Braindump ships an update every 2 weeks, Jot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Braindump versus Jot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBraindumpJot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings)4.9 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBraindumpHiroCloud

Customer experience

Braindump

All ratings46 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Jot

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Braindump

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro: Premium Plan3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro: Premium Plan$11.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro: Premium Plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro: Premium Plan$16.991 Month
  • Annual Pro: Premium Plan$49.991 Year
  • Annual Pro: Premium Plan OTO1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Pro: Premium Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Pro: Premium Plan3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • 500 Minutes$3.99
1 purchases

Jot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$14.99

Questions

Is Braindump free?
Braindump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jot free?
Jot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Braindump or Jot?
Jot is rated higher. Braindump averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Jot averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.
Do Braindump or Jot have ads?
Braindump shows ads; Jot does not.
Which is updated more often, Braindump or Jot?
Braindump ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jot weekly. Most recently, Braindump was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jot on November 5, 2026.

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