3 Things vs DopaTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3 Things
This app helps you focus on your three most important daily tasks. It combines a clean to-do list, notes, mood tracking, and motivation to build momentum through consistent actions. Designed for privacy, all your data stays on your device.
- Daily focus on three key tasks
- Capture ideas with mind dump and notes
- Track daily mood for pattern recognition
- Built-in focus timer
- Daily motivational messages
- Clean, distraction-free interface
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3 Things: Focus Your Day, Achieve More Focus. Achieve. Repeat. Accomplish more by focusing on fewer things. 3 Things is a simple, thoughtful productivity app that helps you focus on the three most important tasks you want to accomplish each day. Combining a clean to-do list, notes, mood tracking, and motivation, it helps you build momentum through small, consistent actions. Whether you're planning work, personal goals, studying, or daily routines, 3 Things helps you stay organized without the clutter of traditional task managers. Private by Design Your privacy comes first. All your tasks, notes, thoughts, and mood check-ins stay on your device. No account is required to use the core features, giving you complete control over your data. Features Daily Focus: Choose your three most important tasks and stay focused on what matters most. Mind Dump & Notes: Capture ideas, reminders, and notes instantly, then turn them into actionable tasks whenever you're ready. Mood Tracker: Track your mood each day to recognize patterns and better understand how you work. Focus Timer: Stay in the zone with a simple focus timer designed to help you work with intention and minimize distractions. Daily Motivation: Stay inspired with uplifting messages that celebrate your progress and keep you moving forward. Clean, Distraction-Free Design: Enjoy a beautifully simple interface built for focus. Build Better Habits: Small, consistent actions repeated every day lead to meaningful long-term success. Focus today. Achieve your goals. Repeat tomorrow. Download 3 Things and discover how powerful doing less can be. Privacy Policy: https://kauscoder.com/3-things-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DopaTimer
This app offers a cozy and rewarding focus timer designed for ADHD minds. It features calming aesthetics, positive reinforcement, and gentle celebrations to make concentration enjoyable and effective for various tasks.
- Cozy themed backgrounds with animals
- Customizable affirmations and celebrations
- Flexible timing presets and custom duration
- Visual progress indicators
- Distraction-free interface
- Unlockable background packs
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DopaTimer is a beautifully designed focus timer crafted specifically for ADHD minds. Transform your productivity with cozy aesthetics, positive reinforcement, and gentle celebrations that make focusing feel rewarding. COZY FOCUS EXPERIENCE • Beautiful themed backgrounds featuring adorable animals in seasonal settings • Warm pastel color palette designed to be calming yet engaging • Gentle animations that celebrate your progress without overwhelming POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT • Customizable affirmations at key moments (starting, midway, completion) • Encouraging messages tailored to each phase of your focus session • Gentle celebrations when you complete your timer FLEXIBLE TIMING • Quick presets: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 minutes • Custom timer for any duration you need • Popular time-management methods supported (Pomodoro, Two-Minute Rule, etc.) ADHD-FRIENDLY FEATURES • Visual progress indicators with subtle animations • Customizable alarm sounds (cozy tones or classic alerts) • Clean, distraction-free interface • Easy-to-use controls (pause, resume, stop) BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUNDS • 11 free Cat-themed backgrounds included • Unlock additional packs: Dogs, Pandas, and Sloths • Each pack features 11 unique seasonal and themed images • Backgrounds rotate automatically for variety CELEBRATIONS THAT FEEL GOOD • Sparkle effects at midway point • Confetti celebration on completion • Gentle visual feedback designed for dopamine-seeking brains • Afterglow phase to ease you out of focus mode CUSTOMIZABLE ALARMS • Cozy, gentle alarm sounds • Classic Apple alarm tones • Adjustable volume and sound selection • Choose what works best for your sensory preferences WHY DOPATIMER? Traditional timers can feel harsh and punishing. DopaTimer takes a different approach - celebrating your effort, providing positive reinforcement, and making focus sessions feel cozy and rewarding. It's designed specifically for ADHD brains that thrive on novelty, positive feedback, and visual engagement. Perfect for: • Study sessions • Work sprints • Creative projects • Household tasks • Any activity where you need focused time DopaTimer turns productivity into something you actually look forward to. Download now and transform how you focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DopaTimer at none against 3 Things's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. 3 Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DopaTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 3 Things against 5.0 for DopaTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 Things | DopaTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaustav Halder | John Ryles |
In-app purchases
3 Things
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
DopaTimer
- Panda Pack$0.99
- Dog Pack$0.99
- Sloth Pack$0.99









