Comparison

3Things vs TimesTap

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

Head to head
About

3Things

This app helps you focus on your most important daily tasks to achieve your goals. Create a list of three key accomplishments each day and receive timely reminders to stay on track. It offers a minimalist design with features like voice-to-text input and task collection.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Three daily tasks focus
  • Voice to text task creation
  • Task collection for later use
  • Calendar view
  • Groups and priorities (Premium)
Features
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3Things - Focus on the important things and achieve your goals Do you feel like you're always busy, but not getting anything done? Are you struggling to reach your goals? 3Things is a simple, yet powerful app that can help you focus on the important things and achieve your goals. With 3Things, you simply create a list of three things you want to accomplish each day. Then, the app will remind you to work on those things at a time that works for you. ***Features*** • Minimalist design • Tasks collection for later use • Calendar view • Auto complete • Charts • Task Manager to process the same tasks in bulk • Voice to text for task creation • Toggle between Dark and Light modes Is something missing? We’d love your feedback! ***Premium Features*** • Groups - Organize tasks efficiently, group by project, and track progress • Charts - Made even more powerful through task groups • Priorities - Assign priorities to tasks • Customize the app's main color theme • Reminders - Set a time when you would like to receive a notification for the task • Task repetition ***3Things Pro*** A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period via your iTunes account. For more details, please refer to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://lognoteapp.com/privacy

About

TimesTap

Features
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TimesTap is a simple lifelog app built around one idea: capture the time first. Just tap the + button. The exact moment is saved — no typing required. Add a note later, whenever you remember. "When did I take my medicine?" "What time did I start working?" TimesTap lets you capture the moment faster than you can think about it. GREAT FOR - Medication logs - Clocking work start / end - Baby feeding and sleep tracking - Wake-up and bedtime records - Any moment you want to remember later FEATURES - One-tap capture: save the current time instantly, no input needed - Quick tags: log frequent activities (meds, work, ...) with a single tap - ±10 min adjustment: quickly shift the time for things that just happened - Add notes later: tap any entry to attach or edit a memo - Search: filter instantly by keyword and tag, with highlighting - Calendar & stats: review your days, entry counts, and streaks - Export: manual CSV / JSON export and import - Slack integration (optional): post entries to your Slack channel PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No developer server, no account required. Designed to be ready for input within a second of launch — frictionless enough to use every day.

Screenshots

3Things4 screens
TimesTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimesTap at none against 3Things's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. 3Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TimesTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
3Things versus TimesTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3ThingsTimesTap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander StolteHironori Tsumuraya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3Things

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

TimesTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3Things free?
3Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimesTap free?
TimesTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3Things or TimesTap have ads?
Neither 3Things nor TimesTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3Things or TimesTap?
3Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimesTap every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3Things was updated on October 14, 2026 and TimesTap on October 19, 2026.

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