Comparison

To do list vs 3 thing

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

Head to head
About

To do list

This minimalist app helps you focus on completing just three tasks daily to build momentum and feel accomplished. It offers AI-powered suggestions and habit tracking to encourage consistency and personal growth without overwhelming you.

Highlights
  • Focus on 3 daily tasks
  • AI task suggestions
  • Habit streak tracking
  • Progress insights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Daily wins reflection
Features
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3 Things – Daily Tasks, Simplified Feel good every day by completing just 3 things. 3 Things is a minimalist daily task and habit tracker that helps you stay focused, build momentum, and feel accomplished — without the overwhelm of long to-do lists. Why Just 3 Things? Most task lists are too long. 3 Things keeps it simple — you choose (or get AI-suggested) just three tasks to focus on each day. Big or small, three wins a day can change everything. Powered by Smart AI - Get helpful task suggestions tailored to your past completions (Premium feature that require Subscription) - AI learns your habits and nudges you toward better routines (Premium feature that require Subscription) - See what types of tasks you tend to complete (or avoid) (Premium feature that require Subscription) Build Better Habits - Track your daily streak and progress over time - Revisit tasks you didn’t complete - Reflect on your wins and get insights into your behavior (Premium feature requires Subscription) Simple, Focused, Feel-Good Design Clean interface with zero clutter Focus only on what matters today Great for productivity, wellness, or personal growth Start small. Stay consistent. Feel accomplished. 3 Things a day make the anxiety go away! Download 3 Things and get started today. Privacy Policy: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/terms.html Licensing Agreement (EULA): [http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula](http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula)

About

3 thing

A minimalist productivity app focused on daily tasks. Write down three important things, share them with friends, and mark them as complete. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with all data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Write down daily tasks
  • Share tasks with friends
  • Check off completed tasks
  • No account required
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Local data storage
Features
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1. Write them down. 2. Share with your friends. 3. Check them off as you go. No accounts. No distractions. All data stays on your device. Focus on what matters—three things a day.

Screenshots

To do list4 screens
3 thing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3 thing at none against To do list's 3. To do list's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. To do list sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3 thing 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 To do list against 5.0 for 3 thing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
To do list versus 3 thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo do list3 thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaily Labs, LLCJae hyun Cho

Customer experience

To do list

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3 thing

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

To do list

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
None

3 thing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To do list free?
To do list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3 thing free?
3 thing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, To do list or 3 thing?
To do list and 3 thing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do To do list or 3 thing have ads?
Neither To do list nor 3 thing shows ads.

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