Comparison

Actionist vs Thirds

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simple task entry
  • Mark tasks as TODO, DOING, DONE
  • Visual progress bar
  • User-friendly interface
  • Focus on efficiency
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Three-list organization (Past, Present, Future)
  • Voice-to-task input
  • Streak tracking
  • Minimalist interface
  • Focus on clarity over complexity
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Actionist1 screens
Thirds4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thirds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Actionist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Actionist versus Thirds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionistThirds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew RadcliffGo Mode LLC

Customer experience

Actionist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Thirds

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Actionist

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Thirds

Subscriptions3
  • Thirds Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Thirds Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Thirds Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Thirds Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Actionist free?
Actionist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thirds free?
Thirds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Actionist or Thirds?
Actionist and Thirds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Actionist or Thirds have ads?
Neither Actionist nor Thirds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actionist or Thirds?
Actionist ships an update every 2 months, and Thirds every 11 days. Most recently, Actionist was updated on November 4, 2026 and Thirds on October 31, 2026.

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