Comparison

3things vs Atomic Habits

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

Head to head
About

3things

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3things is a habit tracker designed specifically for people with attention deficit challenges. Unlock the power of structure and consistency with a simple and user-friendly app, thoughtfully crafted to accomodate the unique needs of ADHD brains. 3things helps you set achievable objectives - just three things a day. It gives you useful cues and reminders during the day to practice your chosen habits, and provides timely, relevant and uncluttered feedback on your progress. Get started with 3things and build healthy habits - three things at a time!

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Atomic Habits

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Build Better Habits. Change Your Life—One Day at a Time. Atomic Habits - Habit Tracker helps you create lasting routines, stay consistent, and become the person you want to be. Designed for simplicity and daily use, it’s the only habit-building tool you need to stay on track and reach your goals. Whether you’re trying to form new habits, break old ones, or just stay more focused each day, Atomic Habits makes the process clear, motivating, and completely personal. Why Use Atomic Habits? - Daily Habit Tracker: Stay consistent with an intuitive daily check-in system. - Smart Reminders: Never miss a habit with helpful prompts at just the right time. - Private Journaling: Reflect on how you feel as you build better routines. - Personal Progress Journey: Watch how small actions add up over time with your own habit timeline. - Motivation When You Need It: Access inspiring content, quotes, and tips in the "Get Inspired" section. - Simple and Clean Design: No distractions—just powerful tools to help you succeed. Stay Focused. Stay Consistent. Stay You. Atomic Habits was built to support real change—not just short-term hacks. With powerful daily routines, self-reflection, and encouragement, you’ll stay aligned with the goals that matter most. Whether it’s health, productivity, mindfulness, or personal growth—start your journey today. Download Atomic Habits - Habit Tracker now and make your goals stick. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3things1 screens
Atomic Habits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3things at none against Atomic Habits's 2. Atomic Habits's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Atomic Habits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 3things asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
3things versus Atomic Habits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3thingsAtomic Habits
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrevor BruntonICarta

In-app purchases

None

3things

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Atomic Habits

Subscriptions2
  • Atomic Habits Weekly Unlimited3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Atomic Habits Annual Unlimited$24.991 Year

Questions

Is 3things free?
3things is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atomic Habits free?
Atomic Habits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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