# Smart Tasks vs 3 Minute Journal

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Tasks at none against 3 Minute Journal's shown. Smart Tasks also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 12) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). 3 Minute Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 3 Minute Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tasks has 4.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Smart Tasks's written reviews are positive against 63% of 3 Minute Journal's.

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, 3 Minute Journal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tasks | 3 Minute Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-journal/id1621951579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) | [YATB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621951581) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


### 3 Minute Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-minute-journal/id1621951579)

Record your thoughts and reflections using your voice. This app transcribes your audio entries into text, offering both formats for a faster and more engaging journaling experience. Reflect on what's annoying, beautiful, or what you're thankful for daily.

**Highlights:** Voice recording for journal entries, Automatic audio transcription to text, Daily prompts for reflection, Dual audio and text formats, User-friendly interface, Promotes mindfulness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Minute Journal Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Minute Journal Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tasks free?

Smart Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3 Minute Journal free?

3 Minute Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Tasks or 3 Minute Journal?

Smart Tasks is rated higher. Smart Tasks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while 3 Minute Journal averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Smart Tasks or 3 Minute Journal have ads?

3 Minute Journal shows ads; Smart Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tasks or 3 Minute Journal?

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, and 3 Minute Journal every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Tasks was updated on November 7, 2026 and 3 Minute Journal on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*