Comparison

Jot vs Brain Dump

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

Head to head
About

Jot

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
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Don't let your best ideas vanish. Capture them in seconds, not minutes. Rated 5.0 Stars by fast thinkers, Jot is the anti-procrastination tool designed specifically for ADHD minds and anyone overwhelmed by bloated productivity software. Jot lets you capture now and organize later, transforming the chaos of a "brain dump" into structured clarity.We know the anxiety of the "working memory" gap. You have a brilliant thought, a grocery item, or an urgent task, but by the time your standard note app loads, the thought is gone. Standard apps force you to organize before you write, creating friction that kills creativity. Why Users Love Jot: • "Very nice for when a thought just pops into your head." • "Helpful for busy people... especially to recite all the things I need to do." • "Merges notes and tasks nicely." Key Features: • Instant Capture: The fastest entry on the App Store. Launch and type (or speak) immediately. No loading screens, no folders first. • Hands-Free Voice Control: Driving? Walking? Cooking? Speak your notes on the go and let Jot transcribe and list them. Perfect for when your hands are full. • Brain Dump Organization: Clear your mental RAM instantly. Group messy thoughts into categories only when you are ready. • Smart Subnotes: Break complex projects into bite-sized morsels or manage grocery lists with ease. • Apple Watch Integration: Capture ideas and set reminders directly from your wrist... never take your phone out of your pocket. • Extract Content from Links: Save that perfect recipe link from social sites and have Jot extract the contents for you when you're ready. Who is Jot For? • The ADHD Mind: Struggle with object permanence or "doom piles" of ideas? Jot keeps them visible and safe. • The Commuter: Use voice notes to capture tasks while driving safely. • The Student & Teacher: Quickly recite to-do lists between classes. Stop fighting your phone to clear your mind. Download Jot today and turn your brain dumps into done deals.

About

Brain Dump

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Capture anything with your voice. Grain handles the rest. Speak naturally - Grain's AI listens, understands, and turns your words into the right thing. One recording becomes a todo, a reminder, a note, or all three at once. SPEAK. DONE. • Say "buy milk and call Dan at 5pm" → todo + timed reminder, automatically • Brain dump your morning thoughts → organized notes with tags • "Save Atomic Habits by James Clear" → saved to your library AI THAT ORGANIZES FOR YOU • Your voice becomes todos, reminders, notes & library items automatically • Related items grouped together • No folders, no manual sorting - just talk CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE • Lock screen widget - one tap to record • Control Center action - no app launch needed • Home screen widgets - see your day at a glance • Type it if you prefer - text input always available YOUR DAY, ONE SCREEN • Today view: todos, upcoming reminders, pinned notes • Complete tasks with a tap • Your reading list, built by voice PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Audio deleted after processing • No ads, no data selling Try Grain free for 7 days. Then $4.99/month or $44.99/year for unlimited access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jot4 screens
Brain Dump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Jot at 4 against Brain Dump's 2. Brain Dump's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jot ships an update weekly, Brain Dump every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jot versus Brain Dump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotBrain Dump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroCloudYarden Sagi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$14.99
2 purchases

Brain Dump

Subscriptions2
  • Grain Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Grain Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Jot free?
Jot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Dump free?
Brain Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jot or Brain Dump have ads?
Neither Jot nor Brain Dump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jot or Brain Dump?
Jot ships an update weekly, and Brain Dump every 4 days. Most recently, Jot was updated on October 18, 2026 and Brain Dump on October 7, 2026.

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