BrainDumpy vs Nudge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BrainDumpy
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BrainDumpy helps you quickly capture thoughts using your voice and turn them into clear, structured notes. Record voice notes or type freely, and BrainDumpy will transcribe and process your thoughts to generate readable summaries, highlight themes, and suggest optional next steps. Itβs designed as a low-pressure space to get ideas, worries, and plans out of your head and into a clearer form. What you can do with BrainDumpy: Record voice notes or write text entries Transcribe spoken thoughts into text Automatically generate summaries and key points Extract actionable task suggestions Organize and revisit your notes over time How processing works: When you choose to process a note, the transcribed text is securely sent to trusted AI services to generate summaries and suggestions. Audio recordings are used only to create transcriptions. Your data is never used for advertising. Privacy-focused by design: No social features, feeds, or ads No selling of personal data You can delete your notes at any time Data is used only to provide core app functionality BrainDumpy is built to help you think more clearly β simply, privately, and without distraction. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.braindumpy.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.braindumpy.app/privacy
Nudge
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Nudge is a voice-powered AI task manager and focus timer that helps you get things done β one task at a time. Just speak naturally. Say "I need to email John and book flights for vacation" and Nudge instantly creates your to-do list using AI. No typing needed. Works in any language. --- KEY FEATURES β’ Voice-to-Task with AI: Speak naturally, get organized instantly β’ Smart Task Extraction: AI understands context and creates clear tasks β’ Focus Timer: Pomodoro-style timer to stay distraction-free β’ One Task at a Time: Deep focus on what matters most β’ Progress Tracking: Daily streaks and weekly stats to build habits β’ Multilingual Support: Works with English, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and more β’ Minimal Dark Design: Beautiful interface that's easy on the eyes --- Stop overwhelming yourself with endless lists. Focus on one task, finish it, move on. Nudge β Speak. Focus. Done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/oraganizingchloe/Privacy-Policy-2df71ea7bb0e80d8ae85ccebd42c9566
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nudge at every 3 days against BrainDumpy's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BrainDumpy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BrainDumpy ships an update weekly, Nudge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainDumpy | Nudge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barry Trearty | Heewon Park |
In-app purchases
BrainDumpy
- Brain Dumpy Pro β Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Brain Dumpy Pro β Yearly$39.991 Year
Nudge
- Nudge Pro$1.991 Month
- Nudge Pro$9.991 Year
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