Comparison

brain dump to task list vs That Friend

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

Head to head
About

brain dump to task list

Instantly organize your thoughts, notes, and reminders with AI. This app automatically sorts your input into actionable tasks without complex setup, offering a clear and private way to manage your life.

Highlights
  • AI automatic task sorting
  • Voice and text input
  • Natural language date recognition
  • Smart reminder recommendations
  • Link detection and attachment
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure on-device processing
Features
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dump it. it's sorted. type or speak anything - groceries, appointments, ideas, reminders - and AI instantly organizes it into the right category. no folders. no setup. just dump it and move on. most task apps chase productivity overload. dump focuses on helping you feel clear, organized, and in control again. a clearer way to organize your thoughts • brain dump anything - typed notes, voice input, or a messy stream of consciousness • action button support - one press to start dumping instantly • automatic AI auto-sort turns raw input into structured tasks • recognizes dates and times written naturally (e.g. "dr appt wed 10") • smart AI reminder recommendations - get nudged at the right time • detects links and keeps them attached to the right tasks • add tags for deeper, flexible organization when you want it • one clean input creates order without forms or setup • share tasks to Apple Calendar when needed • designed for clarity with light & dark mode private by design • no login required • no accounts your thoughts, ideas, and tasks stay private and secure built for busy people & real life • reduce overwhelm — perfect for neurodivergent & ADHD brains • clear your mind anytime with a quick capture brain dump • stay organized without effort • supports parents, professionals, idea people, and anyone juggling chaos • works completely offline dump helps you breathe easier and stay organized. without the pressure of streaks, badges, or complicated systems. dump premium unlock the full experience: • auto-sort each task instantly • unlimited brain dumps, quick captures & smart organization • add new tasks without limits • priority support & early feature access Smart categorization requires a premium subscription after an initial free period. try it free with a 7-day trial. privacy & terms privacy policy: https://zpmakes.com/apps/dump-privacy terms of use: https://zpmakes.com/apps/terms

About

That Friend

Effortlessly remember everyone you meet by describing them and their connections. The app generates illustrated portraits and organizes contact cards for quick recall. Find people by descriptive keywords and see where you met them.

Highlights
  • Describe people and generate portraits
  • Organize contact cards with meeting details
  • Search for people by descriptive keywords
  • Map of meeting locations
  • Party mode for group introductions
  • No studying required
Features
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Be that friend who remembers everyone. You just met someone. Tap the mic, say what you noticed, and That Friend draws their face and keeps their story. Next time you see them, a ten second skim and you pick up right where you left off. DESCRIBE SOMEONE. GET A FACE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET. You can't ask a stranger to pose for a photo, but you can say what they looked like. That Friend turns your words into a portrait, so the name has a face attached. PARTY MODE Twenty people at a dinner table. Tap, say a name and a few words, tap again. A few seconds each. Everyone's grouped under that event, and you clean the list up later. FIND SOMEONE BY DESCRIPTION Can't recall a name? Say "the guy with the red beard from church who fishes" and he comes up. A MAP OF EVERYONE YOU'VE MET See where you met people. Back in the neighborhood? Here's who you met last time. NO STUDYING No flashcards, no quizzes, no spaced repetition. Capture in seconds, read in seconds. YOUR PEOPLE STAY ON YOUR PHONE No account. No sign-up. Your saved people are stored on your device. No photos are ever imported, no face recognition, no ads, no tracking. FREE FOR YOUR FIRST 3 PEOPLE Every feature, free, for your first 3 people. Unlimited is a subscription with a free trial. Your first 3 stay yours forever, subscription or not. Terms of Use: https://thatfriend.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thatfriend.app/privacy

Screenshots

brain dump to task list4 screens
That Friend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: That Friend at 5.0 against brain dump to task list's 4.7. brain dump to task list's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). 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. brain dump to task list sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and That Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

That Friend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: brain dump to task list has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

brain dump to task list ships an update every 9 days, That Friend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
brain dump to task list versus That Friend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbrain dump to task listThat Friend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen PeckCONTRA FRUMENTUM INC

Customer experience

brain dump to task list

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

That Friend

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

brain dump to task list

Subscriptions3
  • premium weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • premium monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • premium yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

That Friend

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited People (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited People$8.001 Month
  • Unlimited People (Annual)$58.901 Year

Questions

Is brain dump to task list free?
brain dump to task list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is That Friend free?
That Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, brain dump to task list or That Friend?
That Friend is rated higher. brain dump to task list averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while That Friend averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do brain dump to task list or That Friend have ads?
Neither brain dump to task list nor That Friend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, brain dump to task list or That Friend?
brain dump to task list ships an update every 9 days, and That Friend every 5 days. Most recently, brain dump to task list was updated on October 24, 2026 and That Friend on October 29, 2026.

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