# Brain Dump vs Jot

The clearest difference is rating: Jot at 4.9 against Brain Dump's 3.7. Jot also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Brain Dump's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jot has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain Dump ships an update every 8 days, Jot weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Dump | Jot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dump-ai/id6749907947/reviews) | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilal Abdinoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832796903) | [HiroCloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851338330) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Dump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dump-ai/id6749907947)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainDump Pro (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainDump Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |


### Jot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707)

Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas instantly with this app designed for quick note-taking and list-making. It prioritizes speed and ease of use, especially for those with ADHD or who feel overwhelmed by complex productivity tools. Organize your brain dumps into structured clarity when you're ready.

**Highlights:** Instant capture via typing or voice, 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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Plan | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Dump free?

Brain Dump 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, Brain Dump or Jot?

Jot is rated higher. Brain Dump averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jot averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do Brain Dump or Jot have ads?

Neither Brain Dump nor Jot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or Jot?

Brain Dump ships an update every 8 days, and Jot weekly. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jot on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*