Comparison

BrainDump vs Beginli

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

Head to head
About

BrainDump

Features
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Stop managing your to-do list. Just dump your brain. BrainDump is the fastest AI to-do list app on iOS. Type like you're texting a friend — messy, unorganised, half-formed — and our AI task manager instantly turns it into a clean, prioritised action list. No more staring at a blank task app. No more forgetting what matters. Just dump your thoughts and get things done. WHY BRAINDUMP? - Lightning-Fast Thought Capture: Go from scattered thoughts to organised tasks in seconds — the fastest brain dump app on iOS. - AI Task Extraction: Just type freely, and our AI organiser handles structure, priority, and clarity for you. - Smart Priority Engine: Automatically identifies what's urgent so you always know what to do next. - Premium Share Cards: Turn your lists into beautiful, shareable summaries — perfect for coordinating trips or aligning teams on project goals. - Smart Reminders: Never miss a deadline again with intelligent notifications. - Premium Design: A stunning glassmorphic interface built for deep focus and daily productivity. PERFECT FOR Students, busy professionals, and entrepreneurs — anyone whose brain moves faster than their to-do list. Whether you're managing work projects, personal goals, or daily habits, BrainDump is the AI productivity app that turns mental chaos into organised action. ALL CORE FEATURES FREE FOR EVERYONE Every core feature is fully unlocked for free and paid users: - AI Parsing — extract tasks instantly from any brain dump - History & Calendar View - Advanced Task Management — re-sort, edit, delete - Premium Share Cards - Celebration Engine — confetti, scoreboards, streaks - Daily Reminders & Notifications THE ONLY PAID FEATURE (BrainDump Pro) The only thing that requires a paid subscription is Unlimited Usage. Free Users: Limited to 5 Dumps per day and a 30 Dumps lifetime limit. Pro Users: Unlimited Daily & Lifetime Dumps. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Beginli

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Clear what's been hanging over you. One thing at a time. Beginli helps you turn avoided tasks into tiny, doable steps — so you can start with less pressure, keep going, and close the loop. Sometimes the hardest part is not doing the task. It is holding the whole messy thing in your head. Beginli helps you make it smaller. Tell Loopi, your gentle task companion, what you've been avoiding. Beginli's AI breaks it into clear, specific steps you can actually start — like opening the document, putting one cup in the sink, or finding the phone number for that appointment. Type it however it comes out — "gym tomorrow at 7" files itself on the right day and time, and "stretch every other day at 11" sets the repeat for you. Not sure where to begin? Pick from over 100 ready-made templates and skip straight to your first step. Then sit down with it. The Focus tab is a timer with background music — lo-fi, ambient, beats, chill, or synthwave — plus a Pomodoro mode for when work and breaks should take turns. The countdown stays on your Lock Screen, so you can put the phone face down and still know where you are. Carrying a whole day in your head? Dump it out in one go and Beginli sorts it into separate tasks at sensible times — yours to edit before anything is saved. Anything worth coming back to can repeat — daily, weekdays, or your own rhythm — and any task can carry a goal: 25 minutes, 8 glasses, 10 pages. Miss a day and nothing breaks. There is no streak to lose. No giant planner. No punishing streaks. No shame when you come back. Just one thing, made lighter. One thing at a time is always free. Break it down, start the timer, close the loop — then start something else, free again. Beginli Plus lifts the one-at-a-time limit whenever you're ready. What Beginli helps with: • Breaking overwhelming tasks into tiny steps with AI • Turning a whole day of scattered thoughts into tasks • Starting tasks when you feel stuck • Making vague tasks feel clear • Focusing with a timer, background music, and Pomodoro • Repeating anything that should come back, with a goal to aim at • Sorting your day into morning, day, evening, and anytime • Coming back after losing momentum • Clearing chores, admin, messages, work, study, and personal tasks • Keeping your current step on the Lock Screen, so you can pick up right where you left off • 12 short lessons on starting, avoidance, and rest • Collecting gentle rewards that never punish a missed day • Marking tasks "done enough" when perfection is not needed How it works: 1. Name one thing that's been hanging over you 2. Beginli turns it into small, doable steps 3. Start with the first tiny step 4. Keep going or mark it done enough 5. Close the loop and feel lighter Built for stuck, scattered, low-energy days. Beginli is useful for procrastination, ADHD-style task initiation challenges, executive dysfunction, overwhelm, and everyday tasks that feel too big to start. Beginli is a productivity tool, not a medical or mental-health treatment. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent ADHD or any medical condition. Beginli Plus includes (one thing at a time is always free): • As many tasks and habits on the go as you like • Planning a whole day from one brain dump • "Make it smaller" support • Gentle reminders • Gentle streaks that never punish a missed day • Loopi's help when tasks feel too big • More ways to close loops one thing at a time Start small. Clear one thing. Come back gently. Subscription details: Beginli Plus is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($4.99/month) or annually ($29.99/year, with a 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://beginli.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://beginli.com/privacy

Screenshots

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Beginli4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrainDump and Beginli are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BrainDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Beginli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainDump ships an update every 3 days, Beginli every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BrainDump versus Beginli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainDumpBeginli
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin ThomasStanislav Krutylin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainDump

Subscriptions2
  • BrainDump Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • BrainDump Annual$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Beginli

Subscriptions2
  • Beginli Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Beginli Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BrainDump free?
BrainDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beginli free?
Beginli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrainDump or Beginli have ads?
Neither BrainDump nor Beginli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainDump or Beginli?
BrainDump ships an update every 3 days, and Beginli every 5 days. Most recently, BrainDump was updated on October 3, 2026 and Beginli on October 6, 2026.

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