Comparison

Cactus vs BrainDump

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

Head to head
About

Cactus

An AI-powered assistant designed to help you manage your day, capture ideas, and organize tasks. It offers natural language interaction, voice input, and secure cloud synchronization for seamless productivity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered assistant
  • Natural language interaction
  • Voice capture for ideas
  • Task organization
  • Schedule management
  • Secure cloud sync
Features
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Cactus is an AI memory sidekick for the tasks, dates, promises, and personal details you do not want to forget. Press the microphone and speak naturally. Cactus can save a reminder, organize a task, remember an important detail, and help you prepare before something is due. SPEAK IT. CACTUS SAVES IT. • Save reminders and important details by voice • Turn plans and deadlines into organized tasks • Find tasks by today, tomorrow, next week, next month, or later • Ask Cactus about information you previously saved • Type instead whenever speaking is not convenient PREPARE BEFORE IT BECOMES URGENT Cactus can suggest a useful next step when preparation would genuinely help. Mention an upcoming birthday, for example, and Cactus may offer to create a task for choosing a gift. Routine reminders stay simple. YOUR DAY, ORGANIZED Review tasks, calendar plans, and saved memories in one place. Cactus helps you see what is due now and what is coming next. PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC Your Cactus archive is stored on your devices and mirrored through your private iCloud account so it can stay in sync across your Apple devices. Cactus does not use a public or shared memory database. Voice and message content is sent securely to the AI service when needed to transcribe speech or provide a response. Cactus Premium includes a 7-day free trial, followed by a recurring subscription. Your exact local price and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Terms of Use: https://cactus-site.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cactus-site.vercel.app/privacy

About

BrainDump

Features
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Stop managing your to-do list. Just dump your brain. BrainDump is the fastest AI to-do list app on iOS. Type like you're texting a friend — messy, unorganised, half-formed — and our AI task manager instantly turns it into a clean, prioritised action list. No more staring at a blank task app. No more forgetting what matters. Just dump your thoughts and get things done. WHY BRAINDUMP? - Lightning-Fast Thought Capture: Go from scattered thoughts to organised tasks in seconds — the fastest brain dump app on iOS. - AI Task Extraction: Just type freely, and our AI organiser handles structure, priority, and clarity for you. - Smart Priority Engine: Automatically identifies what's urgent so you always know what to do next. - Premium Share Cards: Turn your lists into beautiful, shareable summaries — perfect for coordinating trips or aligning teams on project goals. - Smart Reminders: Never miss a deadline again with intelligent notifications. - Premium Design: A stunning glassmorphic interface built for deep focus and daily productivity. PERFECT FOR Students, busy professionals, and entrepreneurs — anyone whose brain moves faster than their to-do list. Whether you're managing work projects, personal goals, or daily habits, BrainDump is the AI productivity app that turns mental chaos into organised action. ALL CORE FEATURES FREE FOR EVERYONE Every core feature is fully unlocked for free and paid users: - AI Parsing — extract tasks instantly from any brain dump - History & Calendar View - Advanced Task Management — re-sort, edit, delete - Premium Share Cards - Celebration Engine — confetti, scoreboards, streaks - Daily Reminders & Notifications THE ONLY PAID FEATURE (BrainDump Pro) The only thing that requires a paid subscription is Unlimited Usage. Free Users: Limited to 5 Dumps per day and a 30 Dumps lifetime limit. Pro Users: Unlimited Daily & Lifetime Dumps. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cactus4 screens
BrainDump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainDump at every 3 days against Cactus's weekly. BrainDump also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cactus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cactus ships an update weekly, BrainDump every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cactus versus BrainDump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCactusBrainDump
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeidong SongKevin Thomas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cactus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium plan.7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Cactus Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

BrainDump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cactus free?
Cactus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cactus or BrainDump have ads?
Neither Cactus nor BrainDump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cactus or BrainDump?
Cactus ships an update weekly, and BrainDump every 3 days. Most recently, Cactus was updated on November 5, 2026 and BrainDump on November 5, 2026.

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