Comparison

Brain Dump Express vs Lock Screen Notes

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

Head to head
About

Brain Dump Express

Features
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Braindump turns your voice into action instantly. Speak your thoughts and watch them transform into clear, organised action points in real time. Whether you're in a meeting, on a walk, or capturing a sudden idea, Braindump makes sure nothing important slips away. LIVE TRANSCRIPTION Braindump listens as you speak and transcribes every word in real time. No delays, no waiting — your words appear on screen the moment you say them. AI-POWERED ACTION POINTS Once you stop speaking, our AI instantly analyses your transcription and converts it into clean, structured action points. Turn a 5-minute voice note into a focused to-do list in seconds. SHARE VIA EMAIL & SMS Send your action points directly to anyone in your contacts list. Add multiple email addresses and phone numbers, select who to send to, and hit share — all without leaving the app. TO-DO LIST Not ready to send yet? Save your transcription to your personal to-do list and come back to it whenever you're ready. Your ideas stay safe until you need them. HISTORY Every transcription you share is automatically saved to your history. Review past notes, resend them, or use them as reference — your braindumps are always there when you need them. DARK & LIGHT MODE Braindump looks great in both dark and light mode. It adapts automatically to your system preference or switch manually to suit your environment. PERFECT FOR: • Professionals capturing meeting notes on the go • Students turning lecture notes into study action points • Entrepreneurs logging ideas before they disappear • Anyone who thinks faster than they can type Stop letting great ideas go to waste. Braindump them.

About

Lock Screen Notes

This app helps clear mental clutter by allowing users to capture thoughts as sticky notes and then sort them into categories like 'to do,' 'save for later,' or 'let go.' It's designed for individuals, especially those with ADHD, who struggle with traditional organization methods.

Highlights
  • Brain dump with sticky notes
  • Swipe to sort thoughts
  • Customizable sorting rules
  • Multiple note types
  • Notebooks and pages
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Keep the to-dos and notes you do not want to forget right where you can see them. StickySort is a colorful sticky note app for the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island. Capture tasks, shopping lists, plans, and ideas as individual notes, then check or sort them without losing context. Use a Lock Screen widget for quick access to a note. When you want to see a whole page, start a Live Activity from the page menu. It can display one page at a time for up to 8 hours. On supported iPhones, expand Dynamic Island to view the notes and complete checklist items. On the Home Screen, choose Page View, Pinned Note, Quick Add, Unsorted Count, Sort Reminder, or Checklist. Lock Screen widgets and controls keep important notes and actions close. Write first, organize later. Swipe notes left or right using your own rules, such as “Now / Later” or “Important / Let Go”. Use text notes, checklists, and links; customize colors, backgrounds, and fonts; organize with notebooks and pages; and back up with iCloud. Drawings, photos, flashcards, extra sorting axes, and expanded pages are among the advanced features in StickySort PRO. Premium features are available via App Store auto-renewable subscriptions or a lifetime one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase does not renew and does not create future recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://stickysort.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Brain Dump Express4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Dump Express at none against Lock Screen Notes's 4. Brain Dump Express also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Lock Screen Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Lock Screen Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Brain Dump Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Dump Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Brain Dump Express versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Dump ExpressLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKate LangfordN-Verse LLC

In-app purchases

None

Brain Dump Express

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lock Screen Notes

Subscriptions3
  • StickySort Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StickySort PRO Starter1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • StickySort Pro Annual7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickySort Pro Lifetime$62.99

Questions

Is Brain Dump Express free?
Brain Dump Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Dump Express or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither Brain Dump Express nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Dump Express or Lock Screen Notes?
Brain Dump Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock Screen Notes weekly. Most recently, Brain Dump Express was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on September 15, 2026.

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