Comparison

Braindump vs Mudawin

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

Head to head
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

About

Mudawin

Features
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Mudawin turns your meetings, lectures, interviews and calls into accurate transcripts and smart AI minutes - in Arabic and English, even when speakers mix both. RECORD OR IMPORT - One-tap recording that keeps working in your pocket, screen locked - Import any audio file: WhatsApp voice notes, call recordings, old memos SMART MINUTES IN MINUTES - Clear overview of what was discussed - Key points, decisions, and action items with owners and deadlines - Automatic titles and topics BUILT FOR ARABIC - Understands Gulf, Egyptian, Levantine dialects and Modern Standard Arabic - Handles Arabic-English code-switching naturally - Full Arabic interface designed right-to-left WHO SAID WHAT - Automatic speaker separation labels every voice in the room STAY ORGANIZED - Folders for your meetings, classes and interviews - Tap any line to replay that exact moment - Copy or share transcripts and minutes anywhere PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your recordings are yours: delete everything anytime - No ads, no data selling Subscription required after a 3-day free trial (auto-renews; cancel anytime in Settings). Terms: https://mudawinapp.com/terms - Privacy: https://mudawinapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Braindump sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Mudawin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Braindump ships an update weekly, Mudawin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Braindump versus Mudawin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBraindumpMudawin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size95 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerilyas ipekBadri Badar Alhamdani

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Braindump

Subscriptions3
  • Braindump Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Braindump Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Braindump Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Mudawin

Subscriptions2
  • Mudawin Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Mudawin Pro Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Braindump free?
Braindump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mudawin free?
Mudawin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Braindump or Mudawin have ads?
Neither Braindump nor Mudawin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Braindump or Mudawin?
Braindump ships an update weekly, and Mudawin every 8 days. Most recently, Braindump was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mudawin on October 8, 2026.

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