Comparison

Levin vs Second Brain

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

Head to head
About

Levin

Features
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Levin — For people with too much on their mind You're not unorganized. You just have too many things that matter. Your brain is not a to-do list. Most apps expect you to structure everything upfront. That's not how real life works. You think in fragments — half a plan in the shower, a deadline while cooking, a idea you'll forget by tomorrow. Levin catches all of it. Voice, text, image — whatever form it takes. You don't file it, tag it, or decide what it is. You just send it. Levin listens, pulls out tasks and deadlines, and keeps the rest as thoughts you can revisit later. It learns how you think. Over time, Levin understands your priorities, your patterns, what you care about. Suggestions get sharper. Your morning view shows only what matters now — not everything, just what's ready. What Levin does for you: Captures thoughts instantly in any format — no structure required Extracts tasks, deadlines, and priorities from what you say Organizes everything into topics automatically Gives you a calm morning focus view of what actually needs attention Connects related thoughts so nothing exists in isolation Gets smarter the more you use it — your context, your world Extracts payment details from bills and invoices — IBAN, amount, reference — ready to copy This is not another productivity app that makes you feel behind. There are no streaks, no inbox zero, no guilt. Just a place where your thinking accumulates into something useful — and progress happens without forcing it. You don't need more discipline. You need a system that works the way you think. Terms of Use: https://getlevin.com/terms

About

Second Brain

This app provides pre-built, step-by-step task lists for common life admin activities, designed to reduce setup friction. It offers guided routines, gentle check-ins, and hands-free operation to support users with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Pre-built task library
  • Step-by-step task guidance
  • Customizable daily routines
  • Gentle daily check-ins
  • Hands-free voice mode
  • Smart automatic task regeneration
Features
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The first ADHD app that comes ready to use - no setup, no configuration, no building from scratch. Every productivity app expects you to design the system yourself. By the time you're done setting up, you've already lost momentum. Second Brain flips that. Open the app and you'll find a library of 20+ real-life tasks - paying bills, refilling prescriptions, scheduling appointments, doing laundry, filing taxes - each broken into small, clear steps you can follow one at a time. DAILY ROUTINES Install a Morning Routine, Evening Wind-Down, or Sunday Reset and get guided through your day one card at a time. Customize them or build your own. CHECK-INS Gentle prompts throughout the day. Feeling off track? Tap into a recovery flow and reset without judgment. HANDS-FREE MODE Tasks are read aloud as you go - perfect for mornings when your phone is across the room. SMART DEFAULTS Recurring tasks regenerate automatically. Tasks surface when they're due - not before. Your most recent task stays at the top. Less clutter, less thinking. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Your data stays on your device. Built for the ADHD brain that wants a second brain - without having to build one.

Screenshots

Levin4 screens
Second Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Brain at none against Levin's 1. Second Brain also leads on ads (none vs shown). Levin's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Levin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Second Brain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Levin ships an update every 10 days, Second Brain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Levin versus Second Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLevinSecond Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJANNIS ALEXANDER BUSCHJikku Chacko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Levin

Subscriptions1
  • Levin Plus$3.991 Month
None

Second Brain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Levin free?
Levin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Brain free?
Second Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Levin or Second Brain have ads?
Levin shows ads; Second Brain does not.
Which is updated more often, Levin or Second Brain?
Levin ships an update every 10 days, and Second Brain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Levin was updated on October 25, 2026 and Second Brain on October 28, 2026.

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