Capture (App) vs Brain Dump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Capture (App)
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Great ideas donβt arrive when youβre ready. They show up mid-walk, between meetings, or right before sleep β and they disappear just as fast. This app is built for one job: capturing ideas instantly, without friction. No folders. No setup. No pressure to organize or finish a thought. Just open the app, capture whatβs in your head, and move on. How It Works: Instant Capture Open the app and start typing immediately, or record a quick voice note thatβs automatically transcribed. Zero Organization There are no folders, tags, or systems to maintain. Every idea is saved automatically in a simple chronological list. Fast Search Find anything youβve captured using simple keyword search. Private by Default Your ideas are stored locally on your device. Cloud sync is optional and uses platform-provided services when enabled. Who Itβs For: This app is designed for people who think a lot and donβt want to lose good ideas: Founders and builders Creatives and writers Anyone who wants a faster way to capture thoughts without managing another system Why Youβll Like It: Opens directly into capture Fewer taps than traditional notes apps No decisions required Designed for speed, not structure Helps you remember ideas without effort Stop holding ideas in your head. Capture them in seconds and trust theyβll come back when they matter.
Brain Dump
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Capture anything with your voice. Grain handles the rest. Speak naturally - Grain's AI listens, understands, and turns your words into the right thing. One recording becomes a todo, a reminder, a note, or all three at once. SPEAK. DONE. β’ Say "buy milk and call Dan at 5pm" β todo + timed reminder, automatically β’ Brain dump your morning thoughts β organized notes with tags β’ "Save Atomic Habits by James Clear" β saved to your library AI THAT ORGANIZES FOR YOU β’ Your voice becomes todos, reminders, notes & library items automatically β’ Related items grouped together β’ No folders, no manual sorting - just talk CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE β’ Lock screen widget - one tap to record β’ Control Center action - no app launch needed β’ Home screen widgets - see your day at a glance β’ Type it if you prefer - text input always available YOUR DAY, ONE SCREEN β’ Today view: todos, upcoming reminders, pinned notes β’ Complete tasks with a tap β’ Your reading list, built by voice PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Audio deleted after processing β’ No ads, no data selling Try Grain free for 7 days. Then $4.99/month or $44.99/year for unlimited access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capture (App) at none against Brain Dump's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Brain Dump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Capture (App) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Capture (App) ships an update every 5 days, Brain Dump every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capture (App) | Brain Dump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Gaucher | Yarden Sagi |
In-app purchases
Capture (App)
No in-app purchases
Brain Dump
- Grain Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Grain Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year









