Comparison

BrainDump vs Braindump

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

Braindump

Features
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Record it once. Get the transcript, the summary and the notes. Braindump is an AI note taker for meetings, lectures and voice notes. Record or import audio, and it transcribes every word, summarizes the key points and organizes your notes for you. Stay in the conversation. Your notes write themselves. RECORD AND TRANSCRIBE Tap once to record a meeting, a class or a quick voice memo. Pause and resume whenever you need, then get a clean, readable transcript. AI SUMMARIES IN SECONDS Skip the full transcript and read the key points, with summary formats made for meetings and lectures. MEETING NOTES WITH SPEAKER LABELS Record a meeting and see who said what, with the action items listed for you. IMPORT AUDIO AND YOUTUBE LINKS Bring in voice memos, calls and lecture recordings from your files, or paste a YouTube link to get the full transcript. ASK AI ABOUT YOUR NOTES Chat with one note or all of them: "What did we decide about the budget?" Search finds notes by meaning, not just exact words. NOTES THAT ORGANIZE THEMSELVES Every note is filed into the right group automatically. No folders to manage. TO-DOS AND REMINDERS Pull the tasks out of any note as a to-do list. Mention a time and the reminder is set for you. REWRITE AND TRANSLATE Turn a recording into an email, a message, a post or meeting minutes. Fix the grammar or translate a note into another language. CAPTURE IN A SECOND Start a voice or text note with Siri, Shortcuts or the Action Button on supported iPhones, or share text from any app. EXPORT AND SHARE Share notes as text, export them to PDF or Markdown, and sync your notes across your devices. MADE FOR WORK, STUDY AND EVERYDAY IDEAS Professionals: meeting notes, action items and client calls. Students: lectures, classes and study sessions, transcribed and summarized. Everyone: interviews, voice memos, journaling and ideas on the go. Start right away, no account needed. Available in most languages. Your notes and recordings are sent to our AI providers only to create your results. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bdprivacypolicy/home

Screenshots

BrainDump4 screens
Braindump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Braindump at weekly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Braindump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, Braindump weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BrainDump versus Braindump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainDumpBraindump
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGreg Besoniilyas ipek

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainDump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Pro$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Braindump

Subscriptions3
  • Braindump Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Braindump Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Braindump Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braindump free?
Braindump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrainDump or Braindump have ads?
Neither BrainDump nor Braindump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainDump or Braindump?
BrainDump ships an update every 3 weeks, and Braindump weekly. Most recently, BrainDump was updated on October 31, 2026 and Braindump on October 31, 2026.

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