Comparison

Braindump vs ShiftWell for Shift Workers

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

ShiftWell for Shift Workers

Features
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ShiftWell is an app for people who work shifts: nurses, care aides, paramedics, firefighters, police, unit clerks, and anyone whose schedule changes from week to week. I'm a nurse. I built ShiftWell because my rotation lived in one place, my pay in another, and shift trades happened in group texts. ShiftWell puts those in one app and helps you look after yourself on the days in between. YOUR SCHEDULE Enter your rotation once and ShiftWell fills in your calendar. Change single days, add extra shifts, mark sick and vacation days, and add your own events. Stat holidays and pay days show right on the calendar. The calendar and rotation builder are free. TRADE SHIFTS WITH YOUR UNIT Post a shift you want to give away, offer one of yours, and agree on a trade in the app. You both sign the trade request form on your phone, and ShiftWell makes a PDF ready for your manager. You get a notification when someone sends you a request or makes an offer. PLAN WITH YOUR GROUP Join your unit or a group of friends and see when everyone is off. ShiftWell finds the times that work for the most people. Group members see your first name, username and free time. They never see your notes or your pay. Every group has report, block and remove tools. PAY See an estimate for each pay period, shift by shift, with night, weekend and stat premiums and overtime. If part of a shift was paid differently, split it into pay blocks. The BCNU wage grid and VCH pay dates are built in, and you can enter your own rates if you work somewhere else. These are estimates, so always check them against your pay stub. CHECK INS AND RECOVERY A short check in after each shift covers sleep, energy and stress, and it adjusts to the kind of day you had. You can get a reminder after each shift if you want one. Your readiness score and streaks show how you're doing over time. If you turn on AI features, you also get daily suggestions based on your own check ins. You can turn them off whenever you like. ALSO INCLUDED A certification tracker for BCLS and other renewals, leave bank tracking, dark and light themes, and Sign in with Apple. ShiftWell Core unlocks the extra features, including shift trades, the pay calculator and AI insights, with a one-time purchase. New accounts can try Core free for 7 days. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. ShiftWell is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BCNU, Vancouver Coastal Health or any employer. Terms of Use: https://www.theshiftwell.ca/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.theshiftwell.ca/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Braindump4 screens
ShiftWell for Shift Workers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftWell for Shift Workers at none against Braindump's shown. Braindump's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

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 ShiftWell for Shift Workers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Braindump ships an update every 2 weeks, ShiftWell for Shift Workers every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Braindump versus ShiftWell for Shift Workers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBraindumpShiftWell for Shift Workers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBraindumpDrew McLenaghan

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

ShiftWell for Shift Workers

One-time1
  • ShiftWell Core$3.99

Questions

Is Braindump free?
Braindump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftWell for Shift Workers free?
ShiftWell for Shift Workers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Braindump or ShiftWell for Shift Workers have ads?
Braindump shows ads; ShiftWell for Shift Workers does not.
Which is updated more often, Braindump or ShiftWell for Shift Workers?
Braindump ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShiftWell for Shift Workers every 2 months. Most recently, Braindump was updated on November 5, 2026 and ShiftWell for Shift Workers on November 5, 2026.

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