Comparison

Petatto TODO vs Brain Dump Journal

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

Head to head
About

Petatto TODO

Features
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Tired of complicated task managers and productivity systems? Petatto TODO is a simple to-do list app inspired by sticky notes. Just write down what you want to do and place it on your board. No pressure. No complicated setup. Just a gentle way to keep track of your tasks. Designed for people who want to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. FEATURES • Sticky note style task cards • Drag and drop sorting • Mood-based labels • Fast and simple search • Smooth animations • Cute pastel design • Clean and distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR • Daily tasks • Personal reminders • Study plans • Shopping lists • Work notes • Small habits and routines FOR PEOPLE WHO • Have tried many to-do apps without success • Feel stressed by complicated productivity tools • Prefer simple task management • Love cute and minimal design • Want a calmer way to stay organized Petatto TODO isn't about maximizing productivity. It's about helping you take the next small step. A simple, gentle, and friendly place for your tasks.

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Brain Dump Journal

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"Brain Dump Journal" is your own private journal for the thoughts, feelings, and second-guesses that come up during the day. No title and no date picker—the date and time are saved for you, so you can write on the commute or right after a meeting. There is no need to write at length. Organizing and digging deeper can wait. PERFECT FOR • Those who leave a meeting with a nagging thought and lose it by lunch • Anyone whose notes app is full of half-written thoughts they can never find again • People with things they can't post on social media, who want a place that is only theirs • Those who want to notice their own patterns instead of letting an app guess them • Anyone preparing for interviews or a career change who needs the raw material FEATURES • Write whatever is on your mind, the way you'd text yourself • The date and time are saved automatically—no need to set them yourself • Tag by work, life, feelings, or lessons—whatever axis you actually think in (10 tags on the free plan) • Filter by date range, tag, or favorites to look back over past entries • "Rediscovery" brings up a past entry at random (10 per day on the free plan) • Attach photos to keep the context of the moment (2 per entry on the free plan, 8 with Pro) • iCloud sync, so your entries follow you to your next iPhone • Write offline, anytime WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS APP 1. One line is enough to clear your head Nothing to format. Half a thought counts. The timestamp is saved for you—a few seconds with one hand, and it's done. 2. Remarkably easy to find again Filter by tag, date range, or favorites, and search the text itself. "What was I thinking that day?" is seconds away. 3. Nothing you wrote gets buried "Rediscovery" brings up a past entry at random, and a thought you'd forgotten becomes something that helps you today. PRIVACY Your entries stay on your device and in your own iCloud. There is no social sharing, and nothing leaves the app unless you export it yourself. Nothing is analyzed or scored by AI—and that is deliberate. PRO PLAN For a more comfortable experience, we offer a Pro Plan that removes ads and unlocks all features. One-time purchase with no monthly subscription. • Ad-free experience • Significantly more image attachments (from 2 to 8 per entry) • Unlimited tags (10 on the free plan) • Pin up to 6 frequently used tags • Unlimited "Rediscovery" • PDF and text export (by date range or tag) Before purchasing the Pro Plan, please review: Privacy Policy: https://giversthankapp.com/privacy-policy-for-reflection-journal-en/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html When you need to think it through, get it off your chest, or figure yourself out— Clear your head with "Brain Dump Journal".

Screenshots

Petatto TODO4 screens
Brain Dump Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Petatto TODO at none against Brain Dump Journal's 1. Petatto TODO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. Brain Dump Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Petatto TODO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petatto TODO ships an update every 8 days, Brain Dump Journal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Petatto TODO versus Brain Dump Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetatto TODOBrain Dump Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARIE MORIKAGERYOTA SUZUKI

In-app purchases

None

Petatto TODO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Dump Journal

One-time1
  • Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Petatto TODO free?
Petatto TODO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Dump Journal free?
Brain Dump Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Petatto TODO or Brain Dump Journal have ads?
Brain Dump Journal shows ads; Petatto TODO does not.
Which is updated more often, Petatto TODO or Brain Dump Journal?
Petatto TODO ships an update every 8 days, and Brain Dump Journal every 5 days. Most recently, Petatto TODO was updated on October 6, 2026 and Brain Dump Journal on October 13, 2026.

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