# 3 Second vs FutureNote

The clearest difference is rating: FutureNote at 4.7 against 3 Second's 4.0. FutureNote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 3 Second's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 Second sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FutureNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FutureNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of 3 Second's written reviews are positive against 100% of FutureNote's.

3 Second ships an update daily, FutureNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 Second | FutureNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-second-diary-short-form/id6740769130/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futurenote-future-self-letter/id6749808671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252540990) | [Markas Giniotis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832206565) |

## What reviewers say

### 3 Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-second-diary-short-form/id6740769130)

Easily capture and organize daily moments with short video clips. This app simplifies journaling by focusing on brief recordings, offering features like automatic sorting, mood filters, and time-lapse views to help you revisit memories and track your personal growth.

**Highlights:** Quick 3-second video recording, Automatic calendar view, Mood-enhancing filters, Monthly & yearly timelapse, Time Machine for past dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YesToDay Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| YesToDay Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special Price | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### FutureNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futurenote-future-self-letter/id6749808671)

Write messages to your future self, capturing current thoughts, hopes, and memories. Seal them to be delivered at a later date, allowing you to reflect on your journey and growth.

**Highlights:** Write messages to future self, Seal notes for delayed delivery, Track progress and overcome challenges, Capture hopes and memories, Unlock notes at a future date

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Seal Just This Note | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 Second free?

3 Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FutureNote free?

FutureNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3 Second or FutureNote?

FutureNote is rated higher. 3 Second averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FutureNote averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do 3 Second or FutureNote have ads?

Neither 3 Second nor FutureNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3 Second or FutureNote?

3 Second ships an update daily, and FutureNote weekly. Most recently, 3 Second was updated on October 17, 2026 and FutureNote on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*