BrainDump vs Timely Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Timely Timer
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: • Multi-step timer templates • Quick timers and reusable routines • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Clear running, paused, and active session states • Sign in with Apple for secure account access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely Timer at every 2 days against BrainDump's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, Timely Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainDump | Timely Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Besoni | Tuan Nguyen |
In-app purchases
BrainDump
- BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- BrainDump Pro$29.991 Year
Timely Timer
- Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Timely Pro$39.99









