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Capture Your Ideas Instantly with Brain Dump

Brain Dump is a free, minimalist note-taking app for Apple devices that lets you capture thoughts instantly with zero setup, zero friction, and no distractions. It is designed for quick idea capture, journaling, brainstorming, and clearing mental clutter.

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Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro


Key Features of the Brain Dump

Open Brain Dump and start writing immediately

Typing a note instantly in the Brain Dump note-taking app

Type immediately

A minimalist note-taking app designed for zero friction.


Typing a note instantly in the Brain Dump note-taking app
Screenshot showing the Brain Dump app opening with a list of recent notes ready to resume with one tap

Recent notes

Resume a recent note with a tap, as soon as you open Brain Dump.


Screenshot showing the Brain Dump app opening with a list of recent notes ready to resume with one tap
Screenshot of the Brain Dump note-taking app with pinned folders and notes displayed at the top for quick access

Pin it

Pin to the top the folders and notes you use the most.


Screenshot of the Brain Dump note-taking app with pinned folders and notes displayed at the top for quick access
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Merge notes

Create one note from many separate notes easily.


Screenshot illustrating multiple notes being merged into a single note inside the Brain Dump app
Brain Dump widgets displayed on the iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen for quick note access

Widgets

Quickly access your notes from the Home screen or Lock screen.


Brain Dump widgets displayed on the iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen for quick note access
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Put an icon on it

Organize notes in folders with icons and colors to find it at a glance.


Screenshot of Brain Dump folders organized with custom icons and colors for easy visual identification

Testimonials

Here's why thousands of users count on Brain Dump

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"This app is now one of three that I use for brainstorming political articles for my WordPress blog. 'Frictionless' is the operative term here—you'll be up and running in a few minutes."

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"Great for ADHD brain dump. There is really zero friction, open the app and start typing. Super easy to use and simple app. Clean and nice UI."

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Use Cases

Here is how Brain Dump can help you

Therapy Journaling

Therapy Journaling

Write daily reflections, gratitude lists, or emotional check-ins for better self-awareness and mindfulness.

Effortless Brainstorming

Effortless Brainstorming

Never forget an idea again! Capture your best thoughts while they're fresh, and let our app do the writing for you.

Task Management

Task Management

Brain dump daily thoughts, clear mental clutter, and turn random ideas into actionable tasks effortlessly.

Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes

Write down key takeaways from meetings without having to deal with complex note-taking apps.

Writers

Writers

Capture story ideas, outlines, and article drafts instantly without distractions, ensuring no creative thought is lost.

Business Owners

Business Owners

Save business ideas, marketing strategies, and investor pitches instantly, keeping everything accessible across devices.


Who Brain Dump Is For

  • | Instant note-taking with no setup or friction
  • | People with ADHD who need fast idea capture
  • | Writers, founders, and creatives brainstorming ideas
  • | Anyone who wants a simple journaling app

Who Brain Dump Is Not For

  • | Complex task or project management
  • | Team collaboration and shared workspaces
  • | Heavy formatting, databases, or automation

Frequently Asked Questions

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What makes Brain Dump different from other note-taking apps?

Brain Dump is designed for zero friction—just open the app and start writing instantly. No loading screens, no unnecessary features, just pure, distraction-free note-taking.

Does Brain Dump sync across devices?

Yes! Brain Dump uses iCloud backup to keep your notes synced across all your Apple devices, so you'll never lose an idea.

Is Brain Dump free to use?

Brain Dump is completely free.

Does Brain Dump work offline?

Yes! You can take notes anytime, even without an internet connection. Your notes will sync to iCloud once you're back online.

How can I organize my notes?

You can create folders, merge notes, and search to keep everything structured and easy to find.


TL;DR

Brain Dump is a free Apple-only note-taking app that lets you instantly write ideas, journal, and brainstorm without friction, setup, or distractions.


Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro

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