Comparison

Focus Break vs Three

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

Head to head
About

Focus Break

Features
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Focus. Fly. Land. Recover. Focus Break helps you stay in deep focus without running yourself into the ground. Start a session, follow the timer, and when it ends, choose a short guided break - eye reset, breathing, or a mini meditation. The space “flight of thought” theme makes the experience calm, satisfying, and easy to repeat daily. Built for real life Focus presets: choose the session length that matches your day. Optional wind‑down reminder: a gentle mid‑session nudge to start wrapping up (you control it). Guided break choices: practical, short routines you can do anywhere. Thought Fuel: a daily battery that helps you visualize how much focus capacity you have left today. Home Screen widget: see your remaining time at a glance and start/stop quickly. Space visuals: pleasant, lightweight motion designed to keep you calm - not distracted. Who it’s for Students, developers, designers, writers, founders - anyone who wants more focus with fewer crashes. Premium (one‑time unlock) Upgrade once to unlock extra control and a more immersive session: More focus presets Expanded break library Session soundscapes (white noise + deep space ambience) Different flight modes (including Hyperdrive) No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Privacy Focus Break doesn’t require an account. Your settings stay on your device.

About

Three

Features
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WELCOME TO THREE Most to-do lists don’t make you productive, they make you feel behind. Three is a minimal daily planner that helps you focus on what actually matters. Just set 3 tasks per day. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just progress. HOW IT WORKS • Plan up to 3 tasks each day • Stay focused on what matters • Check them off and feel accomplished • Look back and see your progress WHY ONLY 3 TASKS? Because simple works. • Small enough to stay stress-free • Big enough to make real progress • Easy to turn into a daily habit WHO IT’S FOR • People who feel overwhelmed by long to-do lists • Creatives, students, and remote workers • Anyone who wants more clarity and less stress MINIMAL EFFORT. REAL PROGRESS. Stop trying to do everything. Start finishing what matters. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Break4 screens
Three4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Three at every 8 days against Focus Break's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Focus Break sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Three sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Break ships an update every 7 months, Three every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Focus Break versus Three: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus BreakThree
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei GavrilovDaniel Schmidt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Break

One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99
1 purchases

Three

One-time1
  • Three Pro (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is Focus Break free?
Focus Break is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Break or Three have ads?
Neither Focus Break nor Three shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Break or Three?
Focus Break ships an update every 7 months, and Three every 8 days. Most recently, Focus Break was updated on October 27, 2026 and Three on October 25, 2026.

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