Pricing
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown. Free core features, optional AI subscription.
Free — forever
No account. No trial. No ads.
- Voice capture with on-device transcription
- Works offline, including Airplane Mode
- Markdown output with auto-title and date
- iCloud Drive storage (your files, your storage)
- Siri integration ("Hey Siri, Brain Dump")
- Voice Activity Detection (leave it running, it captures only speech)
- Custom dictionary for names and jargon
- Built-in journaling prompts and templates
- Share Sheet integration (share from Voice Memos, Safari, etc.)
- Export to Obsidian, Bear, iA Writer, or any Markdown editor
AI Polish — subscription
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Everything in Free, plus AI-powered features that use server-side processing:
- AI rewrite — clean up messy brain dumps into polished prose
- Summary extraction — get key points from long recordings
- Action-item extraction — pull out to-dos automatically
Available as weekly, monthly, or yearly plans. Prices vary by region. See the App Store listing for current pricing in your country.
Why a subscription? AI features send your text to a server for processing. Each use costs us money. The subscription covers that cost. Core features that run entirely on your device remain free.
What happens if you cancel
- Your notes stay. They are standard Markdown files in your iCloud Drive. The app could disappear and you would still have every note.
- Free features keep working. Voice capture, transcription, iCloud storage, Siri, offline mode — all continue.
- AI polish becomes unavailable. You can no longer use rewrite, summary, or action-item extraction until you resubscribe.
- No data loss. Previously polished notes are already saved as files. Nothing gets deleted.
To cancel, go to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Brain Dump → Cancel. See our full cancellation guide.
Pricing FAQ
Is Brain Dump free?
Yes. Voice capture, on-device transcription, iCloud storage, Markdown export, Siri integration, and offline mode are all free. No account required.
What does the subscription include?
AI-powered rewrite, summary, and action-item extraction. These use server-side AI and require internet. Plans are available weekly, monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial.
Is there a one-time purchase option?
AI features require a subscription because each use incurs server-side processing costs. All offline features (voice capture, transcription, export) are free with no purchase needed.
What happens to my notes if I cancel?
Nothing. Your notes are Markdown files in your iCloud. They stay forever, regardless of subscription status. Only AI polish features become unavailable.
Do I need internet for the free features?
No. Core voice capture and on-device transcription work offline, even in Airplane Mode. iCloud sync happens when you reconnect. Only AI polish requires internet.