Comparison

BrainDump vs TimeIQ

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

TimeIQ

Features
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" STOP TRYING TO FIX YOUR DISCIPLINE " How many productivity apps have you downloaded and quietly stopped using? Most of them fail for the same reason: they expect you to follow a system. And you don't. Nobody does. ◼ Built for the Gap You're not looking for a rigid schedule or an hourly plan. But you still want to get things done — and that in-between place is where everything breaks down. Too structured, and you quit. Too loose, and nothing happens. TimeIQ lives in that gap. ◼ Just Start No setup. No decisions. No planning ritual. Open the app, press play, and go. That's the whole thing. ◼ No Method Required 10 minutes, 25 minutes, an hour — whatever you feel like. There's no right way to use it, and nothing to "stick to." Just a timer that stays out of your way. ◼ It Doesn't Expect Perfection You won't always plan ahead. You won't always follow through. Sometimes you'll lose focus halfway through. That's fine. TimeIQ doesn't try to fix you — it just makes it easy to start again. ◼ Less Friction Than Doing Nothing Most apps create more decisions before you even begin. TimeIQ does the opposite. Starting it is easier than staring at your to-do list. ◼ Works However You Need It A quick focus block before a meeting. A flexible Pomodoro alternative. A way to trick yourself into getting started. No commitment, no configuration. It just works. ◼ Ambient Sound (If You Want It) Rain, fireplace, ocean — simple background sounds to help you stay in the zone. Completely optional. ◼ You Don't Need a Better System You just need to start. Press start.

Screenshots

BrainDump4 screens
TimeIQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeIQ at none against BrainDump's 2. BrainDump's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TimeIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeIQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BrainDump versus TimeIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainDumpTimeIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg BesoniWOO MIN PARK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainDump

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

TimeIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeIQ free?
TimeIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainDump or TimeIQ have ads?
Neither BrainDump nor TimeIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainDump or TimeIQ?
BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeIQ every 3 months. Most recently, BrainDump was updated on October 28, 2026 and TimeIQ on October 25, 2026.

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