Comparison

3 Second vs WhyNot?!

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

Head to head
About

3 Second

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
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3 Second – Capture Today in 3 Seconds Do long diary entries feel overwhelming? Tired of complex editing? With 3 Second, just 3 seconds is all it takes. Capture tiny moments from your day and let them grow into meaningful memories over time. Key Features • Quick 3-second video recording Capture your day instantly in a simple, focused format. • Automatic calendar view sorted by date All your moments are organized by day, so you can revisit memories at a glance. • Mood-enhancing filters Apply filters to give your 3-second clips a special feeling. • Monthly & yearly timelapse Watch an entire month or year unfold in just seconds. • Time Machine for each date Revisit moments from the same day in past years and see how far you’ve come. Even in a busy life, don’t miss the moments that matter. All it takes is 3 seconds. Experience the passage of time. Meet your past self with 3 Second. Terms of Use: https://han.gl/HCCwV Privacy Policy: https://han.gl/Wclkw

About

WhyNot?!

Features
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What if one small action could change your day? WhyNot helps you reconnect with the present through simple, meaningful daily challenges. Instead of scrolling endlessly, WhyNot encourages you to take action — explore, connect, and discover new experiences. FEATURES • Daily challenges across categories like Fun, Generosity, Culture, and Discipline • Create your own custom challenges • Swipe-based interface to explore ideas بسهولة • Random mode to discover unexpected experiences • Track your personal growth across different areas • Discover your “character” through a short onboarding quiz WHY WHYNOT The idea was born from a simple observation: we are documenting life more than actually living it. WhyNot exists to help you pause, take action, and enjoy the present — one challenge at a time. Start today. Why not?

Screenshots

3 Second4 screens
WhyNot?!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhyNot?! at none against 3 Second's 5. WhyNot?! also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. 3 Second sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WhyNot?! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3 Second versus WhyNot?!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 SecondWhyNot?!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheol KimJose Miguel Guerrero Jimenez

In-app purchases

5 purchases

3 Second

Subscriptions3
  • YesToDay Premium$3.991 Month
  • YesToDay Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Price$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade Lifetime$19.99
  • Upgrade Lifetime$29.99
None

WhyNot?!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 Second free?
3 Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhyNot?! free?
WhyNot?! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3 Second or WhyNot?! have ads?
Neither 3 Second nor WhyNot?! shows ads.

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