ADHD Brain Dump vs Second Brain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD Brain Dump
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BrainSort is built for ADHD minds: catch the thought before it evaporates, and turn the task you keep avoiding into a first step small enough to actually start. Dump everything on your mind โ by voice or text, messy is fine. BrainSort sorts it into tasks, events, notes and checklists. No folders. No system to maintain. WHY IT WORKS ON A BAD DAY โข Capture in one tap โ voice or text, before it's gone โข It sorts for you โ tasks, events, ideas and notes โข Task paralysis, broken โ the task you're avoiding becomes concrete first steps โข Natural dates โ "call mom on Wednesday" just works โข Streaks that forgive โ one missed day doesn't erase everything WORKS ON ANY IPHONE, OFFLINE No account. No sign-up. Your notes stay on your iPhone โ they are never sent anywhere. Sorting and step-by-step breakdowns work with no connection at all, on any iPhone. Where Apple Intelligence is available, the on-device model makes them sharper โ but the app never depends on it. FREE โข Unlimited capture โ every item type, natural dates and sorting โข 3 step-by-step breakdowns a day โข Day close โ see what you actually did PRO โข Unlimited breakdowns โข Break any step down again โ until it's easy to start โข Calendar & reminders โข Visual Modes (premium themes) Subscription options: โข Monthly: $4.99/month โข Annual: $29.99/year (Save 50%), with a free trial โข Lifetime: $79.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. BrainSort is a focus and organization tool, not medical treatment. It does not diagnose or treat ADHD. Privacy Policy: https://brainsort.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://brainsort.app/terms
Second Brain
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Brain at none against ADHD Brain Dump's 2. Second Brain also leads on ads (none vs shown). ADHD Brain Dump's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ADHD Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Second Brain asks for nothing beyond the download.
ADHD Brain Dump ships an update every 6 days, Second Brain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADHD Brain Dump | Second Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Gonzalez | Jikku Chacko |
In-app purchases
ADHD Brain Dump
- BrainSort PRO - Monthly$4.991 Month
- BrainSort PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Second Brain
No in-app purchases









