Lumas vs Braindump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Lumas
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Lumas is a gentle daily planner for people who struggle to start. Built with ADHD and executive-function challenges in mind, it turns scattered thoughts, unfinished tasks, and overwhelming days into clear next steps. PLAN WITH LESS FRICTION โข Capture unscheduled tasks in Lists โข See tasks, routines, calendar events, and sessions in one timeline โข Break difficult tasks into manageable steps with the AI Guide โข Build flexible routines without streaks or guilt โข Review unfinished work and adjust when plans change โข Use guided focus sessions to keep moving โข Check your next task and run a timer from Apple Watch LUMAS PRO Upgrade for ongoing AI Guide access and premium planning support. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are managed through the App Store. Lumas is a productivity tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Braindump
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Braindump at weekly against Lumas's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Lumas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.
Lumas ships an update every 3 weeks, Braindump weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumas | Braindump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bala Abhinav Kirthy Vijayakumar | ilyas ipek |
In-app purchases
Lumas
- Lumas Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Lumas Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Braindump
- Braindump Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Braindump Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Braindump Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year









