Comparison

Fast Idea Book vs BrainZen Timer

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

Head to head
About

Fast Idea Book

Quickly capture fleeting thoughts via text, voice, or photo with a single tap. Access your ideas through widgets, the Share Sheet, or Siri. Organize and review them later, with advanced features unlocked via subscription.

Highlights
  • One-tap text, voice, and photo capture
  • Home Screen capture widget
  • Share Sheet integration
  • On-device voice transcription
  • Tags and quick review
  • Siri integration
  • iCloud sync
Features
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A frictionless capture pad for the ideas you would otherwise lose. If you have ever woken at 3 AM with a great idea and nothing to write it on, or watched a brilliant phrase evaporate while you opened a heavier app, Fast Idea Book is for you. It is a calm, on-device idea book built around one job — capture the thought before it fades — and one principle: never make you wait or sign in. Open the app and you are already typing. Quick notes save with a single keystroke. Brainstorm freely without folder rituals, then tag entries afterward when your brain wants structure. Voice memo capture for hands-free moments, brain-dump templates for foggy mornings, and a search that surfaces the half-remembered note in seconds. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep the latest idea visible, and the interface ships in 39 languages with full accessibility. Built for writers, founders, students, designers and anyone whose best ideas arrive at the worst possible moment.

About

BrainZen Timer

Features
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BrainZen: Your Ultimate Focus & Meditation Companion Transform your productivity and find inner calm with BrainZen - the revolutionary app that combines the proven Pomodoro technique with guided meditation and ambient sounds. Perfect Pomodoro Timer Master the 25-minute focus sessions that have helped millions boost productivity. Customize your focus time, short breaks, and long breaks to match your workflow. Track your sessions and build consistent habits. Guided Meditations Access a library of guided meditations designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance mindfulness. From quick 5-minute sessions to deep 20-minute practices, find your perfect meditation match. Ambient Sounds Immerse yourself in calming ambient sounds during your focus sessions. Choose from nature sounds, white noise, or zen melodies to create the perfect environment for deep work. Advanced Statistics Track your progress with detailed insights: • Daily, weekly, and monthly focus time • Session streaks and longest streaks • Total points earned • Achievement unlocks Gamification Stay motivated with our gamification system: • Earn points for every completed session • Build impressive day streaks • Unlock achievements as you progress • Watch your productivity grow PRO Features Upgrade to PRO for unlimited sessions, all meditations, advanced statistics, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for serious productivity enthusiasts and meditation practitioners. Why BrainZen? • Combines Pomodoro technique with meditation - the perfect productivity stack • Beautiful, modern dark mode design • Seamless sound integration for focus • Track your progress and build habits • Free to start, upgrade anytime Perfect For: • Students preparing for exams • Remote workers managing focus time • Entrepreneurs building daily routines • Anyone seeking better work-life balance • Meditation practitioners Download BrainZen today and discover the power of focused productivity combined with mindful meditation. Start your journey to better focus, reduced stress, and consistent habits. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fast Idea Book4 screens
BrainZen Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Idea Book at none against BrainZen Timer's 2. Fast Idea Book also leads on ads (none vs shown). BrainZen Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. BrainZen Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fast Idea Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Fast Idea Book versus BrainZen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast Idea BookBrainZen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahattin DuranMariyan Dechev

In-app purchases

None

Fast Idea Book

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainZen Timer

Subscriptions2
  • BrainZen PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • BrainZen PRO Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Fast Idea Book free?
Fast Idea Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrainZen Timer free?
BrainZen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast Idea Book or BrainZen Timer have ads?
BrainZen Timer shows ads; Fast Idea Book does not.

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