Dopamine vs Brindle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Dopamine
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Dopamine is a brain dump that thinks like you do. If your head is a noisy pile of tasks, half-thoughts and worries, Dopamine gives it a home. Type anything โ it becomes a card you can act on, keep as a thought, or let go. No rigid lists, no streaks to break, no shame. Built for ADHD brains, gentle enough for anyone. A softer way to ease procrastination and burnout โ without pushing yourself harder. MEET AU, YOUR CALM AI COMPANION Au reads the room. It celebrates a big day, sits with you on the hard tasks, and never nags or asks endless questions. Pick the tone that fits you: Soft, Calm, Strict, or Playful. JUST DUMP IT โข Type a task, a thought, or a worry โ it all lands in one place โข Ask Au to break a big goal into clear steps, or split a list into separate tasks โข Double tap to complete, swipe to turn a task into a thought (or back) โข Two clean tabs: To do and Done โ your wins, archived LESS OVERWHELM โข Overwhelm Mode hides the scary count and shows just your top 3 โข Gentle reminders that never guilt-trip you FOCUS TOOLS โข Pomodoro focus timer with a Live Activity on your Lock Screen โ start your break with one tap โข Breathing exercises (4-7-8, Box, 5-5) with soft haptics โข Body Doubling โ Au keeps you company while you work YOURS, EVERYWHERE โข Beautiful themes and Liquid Glass design โข Available in 27 languages โข Tasks and thoughts live on your device; only messages to Au are processed on our server Dopamine Premium unlocks multiple chats, all focus tools, photo and video notes, and premium themes โ with a free trial to start. Your brain deserves a calmer place to think. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Brindle
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Too many things in your head? You don't have to organize them all now. Write or say them in Brindle, choose one task, and start with a small step. No account needed. FROM A THOUGHT TO SOMETHING DONE - Capture a messy list, a quick thought or a spoken reminder before it slips away. - Find your next task in Now, Soon and Later. Move something to tomorrow when today is full. - Start a short visual focus timer and keep the countdown on your Lock Screen with a Live Activity. - Set reminders, including daily, weekly or monthly repeats. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your next task in view; Home Screen action buttons open Brindle to finish the action. - See what you finished in Progress, away from your task list. Return to saved tasks without setting up your day again. START FREE. ADD PRO WHEN IT HELPS. Capture, reminders and the focus timer are free. Keep up to 8 active tasks at a time; completing or deleting one opens a slot. There is no account to create. Brindle Pro adds tools for following through: get suggested task breakdowns, organize custom projects, use routines and Energy Mode, review your week, and see patterns in your completed work. Pro also includes color themes and unlimited active tasks. Choose a monthly subscription, a yearly subscription or a one-time Pro unlock. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. Eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for 7 days; your available offer and the price after the trial are shown before you confirm. The one-time unlock has no subscription renewal. YOUR TASK CONTENT STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Task text, notes and photos are stored locally. You can export your data or delete it in the app. Anonymous usage analytics and purchase services are described in the privacy policy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://techy.eus/tinywins/terms Privacy Policy: https://techy.eus/tinywins/privacy Brindle is a productivity tool. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional ADHD treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Brindle at 3 against Dopamine's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Dopamine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brindle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dopamine ships an update monthly, Brindle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dopamine | Brindle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ksenia Shubova | Adrian Garcia |
In-app purchases
Dopamine
- Dopamine Monthly$4.991 Month
- Dopamine Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Brindle
- Tiny Wins Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Tiny Wins Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year









