Comparison

Brain Dump vs Nudge

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

Head to head
About

Brain Dump

Capture ideas quickly, brainstorm with AI assistance, and transform your thoughts into actionable tasks with integrated reminders. This tool helps organize scattered thinking into a structured workflow.

Highlights
  • Quick idea capture
  • AI-assisted brainstorming
  • Task conversion
  • Reminders
  • Subscription-based organization
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Turn scattered thoughts into action. BrainDump lets you capture ideas in seconds, brainstorm with AI, and convert everything into trackable tasks with reminders. BrainDump is a subscription app. An active subscription is required to use the app. BrainDump Pro Auto‑renews monthly/weekly; price shown in‑app and may vary by region. Manage/cancel in iOS Settings any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://braindumpapp.org/privacy.html

About

Nudge

Features
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Nudge is a voice-powered AI task manager and focus timer that helps you get things done — one task at a time. Just speak naturally. Say "I need to email John and book flights for vacation" and Nudge instantly creates your to-do list using AI. No typing needed. Works in any language. --- KEY FEATURES • Voice-to-Task with AI: Speak naturally, get organized instantly • Smart Task Extraction: AI understands context and creates clear tasks • Focus Timer: Pomodoro-style timer to stay distraction-free • One Task at a Time: Deep focus on what matters most • Progress Tracking: Daily streaks and weekly stats to build habits • Multilingual Support: Works with English, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and more • Minimal Dark Design: Beautiful interface that's easy on the eyes --- Stop overwhelming yourself with endless lists. Focus on one task, finish it, move on. Nudge — Speak. Focus. Done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/oraganizingchloe/Privacy-Policy-2df71ea7bb0e80d8ae85ccebd42c9566

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
Nudge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nudge at every 3 days against Brain Dump's every 8 days. Brain Dump's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dump ships an update every 8 days, Nudge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brain Dump versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpNudge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilal AbdinoorHeewon Park

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brain Dump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
2 purchases

Nudge

Subscriptions2
  • Nudge Pro$1.991 Month
  • Nudge Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Dump or Nudge have ads?
Neither Brain Dump nor Nudge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump or Nudge?
Brain Dump ships an update every 8 days, and Nudge every 3 days. Most recently, Brain Dump was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nudge on October 31, 2026.

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