Comparison

BrainDump vs 4ToDo

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

Head to head
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.

About

4ToDo

Features
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4ToDo rethinks how you manage your life. Instead of boring checklists, every task, routine, and goal is a visual progress bar — you see exactly where you stand at a glance. TASKS — ORGANIZED BY CATEGORY Create categories like Home, Work, Tech, or Travel. Each category shows a bold progress card with a colored accent bar and a live percentage. Tap into a category to see all tasks sorted by due date. Add subtasks to break down complex projects — the progress bar fills as you check them off. ROUTINES — NEVER FORGET RECURRING TASKS Track recurring maintenance tasks like reading the electricity meter, changing filters, backing up photos, or rotating tires. Set intervals from daily to yearly, or define a custom cycle (every X days). Each routine has its own color and icon. The urgency fill shifts from calm to amber to red as the deadline approaches. One tap to mark it done and reset the timer. GOALS — THREE WAYS TO TRACK Set personal goals with the tracking mode that fits: - Counter — Big +/- buttons for step-by-step tracking (books read, recipes cooked, trails hiked) - Value — Enter custom amounts (kilometers run, hours practiced) - Slider — Drag to set your progress visually Add milestones to goals and tap to mark them as reached. The app automatically updates your progress when you hit a milestone. RADAR — YOUR COMMAND CENTER The Radar page answers one question: What should I do next? It shows your closest goal at the top, overdue items that need attention, and a unified timeline of everything coming up over the next 14 days — grouped by day. Tap any item to open it. Hit the checkmark to complete it instantly. This Week shows how many things you finished on each day of the week. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Fully open, your overview and your list sit side by side. Closed and turned sideways, the same two halves stand next to each other. Half open, a golden light bar fills with your progress, and nothing you read or tap lies in the fold. Folding keeps your place: the tab, open sheets, what you typed and where you scrolled. TEXT THAT FITS YOUR EYES Every screen follows your text size, up to the largest accessibility sizes. BUILT FOR RELIABILITY - Automatic backups every 7 days, plus manual backup on demand - Import and export your data as JSON - Restore from any of your last 7 backups - Local notifications with reminders for tasks, routines, and goals — tap one to open it right away - All data stored locally on your device — nothing leaves your phone DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 4ToDo uses a striking dark theme with yellow accents and 8 category colors. Every element communicates status visually through progress bars. No clutter, no complexity — just a clear view of what matters. Built by robspace.

Screenshots

BrainDump4 screens
4ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BrainDump at Free against 4ToDo's $1.99. BrainDump also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 4ToDo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

BrainDump is free to download; 4ToDo costs $1.99 up front. BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 4ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, 4ToDo every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
BrainDump versus 4ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainDump4ToDo
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg BesoniRobert Poetzsch

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainDump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Pro$29.991 Year
None

4ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4ToDo free?
4ToDo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainDump or 4ToDo have ads?
Neither BrainDump nor 4ToDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainDump or 4ToDo?
BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, and 4ToDo every 4 months. Most recently, BrainDump was updated on October 31, 2026 and 4ToDo on October 31, 2026.

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