Comparison

DumpFlow vs BrainDump

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

Head to head
About

DumpFlow

Features
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Finally, an app that thinks the way your ADHD brain does. DumpFlow is the voice-first brain dump app designed specifically for neurodivergent minds. Stop losing brilliant ideas to mental chaos. Just speak, and let AI transform your scattered thoughts into organized, actionable tasks. HOW IT WORKS 1. DUMP - Hit record and let it all out. No filtering, no organizing, just pure brain dump. 2. AI MAGIC - Our intelligent AI listens, understands context, and extracts what matters. 3. PLAN - Get a clean, prioritized task list ready for your day. BUILT FOR ADHD MINDS - Voice-First Design - Because typing when overwhelmed is impossible - Zero Friction - One tap to capture, AI handles the rest - No Judgment Zone - Messy thoughts welcome here - Smart Prioritization - AI understands urgency and importance - Daily Planning - Turn chaos into a clear action plan - Apple Watch - Capture the thought before it's gone, phone nowhere in reach - Home & Lock Screen Widgets - Your Top 3 where you already look - Snap a Note - Photograph a paper list, get it back as tasks PERFECT FOR - Morning brain dumps to clear mental clutter - Capturing ideas before they vanish - Processing overwhelming to-do lists - Planning your day without the overwhelm - Working memory support when you need it most YOUR PRIVACY Your thoughts are private. Everything is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell your data and we never train public AI models on it. You can delete your account - and everything in it - from inside the app, any time. GDPR compliant. START FREE FOR 7 DAYS Experience the full power of DumpFlow risk-free: - Unlimited voice brain dumps - Advanced AI task extraction - Evening reflections to close your day - Streak tracking for habit building Your 7-day free trial starts immediately. Cancel anytime before it ends - no charge. --- DumpFlow was created by someone who understands the ADHD struggle firsthand. We know what it is like when your brain has 47 tabs open and someone asks you to just make a list. This app is the tool we wished existed. Stop fighting your brain. Start working with it. Download DumpFlow and experience the relief of an empty mind and a clear plan. --- Terms of Use: https://dumpflow.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dumpflow.app/privacy

About

BrainDump

This app helps you manage tasks by allowing you to speak your thoughts, worries, and ideas. It transforms your spoken input into simple, manageable task cards, presenting them one at a time to avoid overwhelm and promote focused execution. Features include smart time estimates, gentle task resurfacing, and ADHD-friendly notifications.

Highlights
  • Voice input for tasks and ideas
  • Single task display to reduce overwhelm
  • Integrated task timer for focused work
  • Automatic smart time estimates
  • Gentle task resurfacing
  • Deep linking for reminders
  • ADHD-friendly notifications
Features
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BrainDump is the productivity app built for how your brain actually works. Most apps give you lists. BrainDump gives you momentum. Hold one button. Speak whatever's on your mind — tasks, worries, ideas, everything. BrainDump turns it into simple, swipeable task cards. One at a time. No overwhelm. Just the next thing. VOICE EVERYTHING Stop typing tasks. Just talk. BrainDump captures everything you say and organizes it instantly — so you spend zero energy on setup and all your energy on doing. ONE TASK AT A TIME No more staring at a 47-item to-do list. BrainDump shows you one card at a time. Swipe right to start. Swipe down when done. Simple enough to actually use. TASK TIMER — EXECUTION MODE Swiping "do it now" gives you a starting line. See the task title, a suggested time estimate, and one big Done button. Nothing else. No distractions. SMART ESTIMATES BrainDump suggests realistic time estimates automatically. Quick calls? 5 min. Medium tasks? 20 min. Tap to adjust instantly — no menus, no friction. GENTLE RESURFACING If you swipe right but don't finish, the task quietly comes back later. No guilt. No shame spiral. Just a nudge when your brain has space again. SMART REMINDERS + DEEP LINKING Set a reminder on any task. Tap the notification and land directly on that card — full screen, ready to act. No digging. No searching. No context switching. ADHD-FRIENDLY NOTIFICATIONS "Hey — [task] is waiting for you." "[task] slipped through. No biggie — here it is again." "What's weighing on you? Dump it." Supportive. Not guilt-inducing. THE EXECUTION LOOP 1. Dump everything on your mind 2. Get one clear task 3. Swipe "do it now" — timer starts 4. Finish — instant completion feedback 5. Not done? It resurfaces gently 6. Reminder brings you back to exactly the right card You're never abandoned mid-task again. BrainDump. One button. One task. Go.

Screenshots

DumpFlow4 screens
BrainDump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DumpFlow at 4 against BrainDump's 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. DumpFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DumpFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, BrainDump every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DumpFlow versus BrainDump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumpFlowBrainDump
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParallelSignal GmbHGreg Besoni

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DumpFlow

Subscriptions2
  • DumpFlow Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DumpFlow Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BrainDump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DumpFlow free?
DumpFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DumpFlow or BrainDump have ads?
Neither DumpFlow nor BrainDump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DumpFlow or BrainDump?
DumpFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrainDump every 3 weeks. Most recently, DumpFlow was updated on October 6, 2026 and BrainDump on October 13, 2026.

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