Comparison

Brain Dump vs MindSwitch

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

MindSwitch

Features
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Welcome to MindSwitch, the ultimate focus sanctuary designed for deep work, neurodivergent minds, and anyone who fights context-switching, mental clutter, and the urge to jump between apps. When your brain feels stuck between Slack, tabs, and unfinished tasks, MindSwitch is your safe space to choose one context, lock in, and execute. We combine intentional focus rituals with attention training so productivity finally feels clear — not chaotic. FOCUS CONTEXTS Tired of living in one noisy digital world? Create named contexts for coding, writing, study, design, or personal life. Each context becomes its own work world with quick-launch tools and a distraction denylist — so you open what helps and leave the rest behind. FOCUS LOCK RITUALS Struggling to start? Begin with a clear intention, then enter a Focus Lock session. Use parking for intrusive thoughts, optional Strict Mode when you need commitment, and a breadcrumb when you finish so you always know exactly where to resume. SWITCH BRIDGE & PARKING LOT Context-switching destroys flow. Switch Bridge gives you a calm handoff between worlds, while the Parking Lot captures urges and ideas without breaking your session — dump the thought, stay with the work. FOCUS SCAN & TRAINING Need a reset? Take a short Focus Scan to measure impulse control and attention, then train with prescribed drills and mini-games. Build the mental muscle that helps you resist fake notifications and stay on task. FOCUS SCORE & STATS See your progress. Track your Focus Score, focus time, streaks, and growth domains so every session compounds into real momentum — not just another forgotten timer. PRIVATE & LOCAL-FIRST Your focus data starts on your device. Continue free without an account, keep your sessions and contexts close, and upgrade only when you want longer locks and unlimited contexts. Take back control of your attention today. Download MindSwitch: Focus Deep Work and turn mental chaos into focused action! --- PREMIUM PRICING & TERMS MindSwitch offers premium upgrades for unlimited contexts, longer Focus Locks, and pro workflows. You can choose between auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase: • Monthly Plan: $6.99/month • Annual Plan: $49.99/year • Lifetime Access: $99.99 (one-time payment) Prices may vary depending on your region. For subscriptions, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For more information, please visit our links below: Terms of Use (EULA): https://atlagia.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://atlagia.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Brain Dump4 screens
MindSwitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brain Dump at none against MindSwitch's shown. 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. Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MindSwitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Brain Dump versus MindSwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain DumpMindSwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilal AbdinoorMOHAMMED BENLAHBIB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brain Dump

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

MindSwitch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindSwitch free?
MindSwitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Dump or MindSwitch have ads?
MindSwitch shows ads; Brain Dump does not.

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