Comparison

3 Things vs hack.todo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

hack.todo

Features
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> hack.todo --help Type commands. Manage your tasks. ——————————————————— CORE COMMANDS: add task - register a task ls - list all tasks done (id) - mark as complete undone (id) - reopen a task rm (id) - purge from vault clean - purge all completed help - show all commands (recommended) ——————————————————— // PRO - one-time purchase Available via the unlock command. - 5 terminal themes - Multiple user profiles (switch between work, personal, and more) - Adjustable typing speed

Screenshots

3 Things4 screens
hack.todo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 3 Things at 17.6 against hack.todo's 26.1. 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. 3 Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and hack.todo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
3 Things versus hack.todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 Thingshack.todo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaustav Halderryo hashimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3 Things

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
1 purchases

hack.todo

One-time1
  • hack.todo Premium$1.99

Questions

Is 3 Things free?
3 Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hack.todo free?
hack.todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3 Things or hack.todo have ads?
Neither 3 Things nor hack.todo shows ads.

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