Actionist vs Thirds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Actionist
A straightforward task management app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It allows users to easily add, track, and complete tasks with a visual progress indicator. Focus on getting things done without unnecessary complexity.
- Simple task entry
- Mark tasks as TODO, DOING, DONE
- Visual progress bar
- User-friendly interface
- Focus on efficiency
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Not every to-do app needs to overwhelm you with complex features. Sometimes, all you need is a simple, easy-to-use platform where you can jot down your tasks, mark them off as you complete them, and start your day with clarity. Actionist embodies this simplicity, offering a user-friendly interface designed for efficiency. With a visual progress bar to keep you motivated, you can easily track your tasks as they transition between "TODO," "DOING," and "DONE," helping you maintain focus, especially if you prefer multitasking.
Thirds
This app offers a minimalist approach to task management with three distinct lists: Present, Future, and Past. It allows users to input tasks via voice and provides a clear overview of daily progress and upcoming items without overwhelming features.
- Three-list organization (Past, Present, Future)
- Voice-to-task input
- Streak tracking
- Minimalist interface
- Focus on clarity over complexity
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Thirds is the simplest to-do list you'll ever use. If every productivity app feels like too much, this is your reset. No projects. No tags. No deadlines screaming at you. Just three lists: Present — what you're doing today Future — what can wait Past — what you've finished Speak your day out loud — “Gym. Call mom. Groceries. Finish report.” Thirds turns your voice into clean, organized tasks in seconds. Swipe left to see your streak and everything you've completed. Swipe right to see what's ahead — calm, quiet, no pressure. Most task apps are built on anxiety. Thirds is built on clarity. Past. Present. Future. That's all there is. Start your free 3-day trial and see what happens when you stop managing tasks and start completing them. Pricing details available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Actionist at none against Thirds's 4. Actionist also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Thirds's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Thirds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Actionist asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Actionist against 5.0 for Thirds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Actionist ships an update every 2 months, Thirds every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Actionist | Thirds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Radcliff | Go Mode LLC |
Customer experience
Actionist
Thirds
In-app purchases
Actionist
No in-app purchases
Thirds
- Thirds Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Thirds Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Thirds Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Thirds Pro - Lifetime$59.99









