# Alfred! vs BrainBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainBox at none against Alfred!'s 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BrainBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred! ships an update every 5 days, BrainBox every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred! | BrainBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hao Cheng Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893872758) | [yamanaka miyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787616580) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred/id6762342807)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Unlimited (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Alfred Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Alfred Unlimited (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |


### BrainBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbox-daily-planner/id6787616578)

This app helps organize your schedule, tasks, and shopping lists in one place. It's designed to simplify daily life and assist with challenges like forgetfulness and procrastination, especially for those with ADHD.

**Highlights:** Schedule and task consolidation, Location-based reminders, Deadline tracking, Shopping list management, Customizable tabs for organization, Personalized theme colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred! free?

Alfred! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BrainBox free?

BrainBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Alfred! or BrainBox have ads?

Neither Alfred! nor BrainBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred! or BrainBox?

Alfred! ships an update every 5 days, and BrainBox every 3 days. Most recently, Alfred! was updated on October 31, 2026 and BrainBox on October 31, 2026.

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