Comparison

Three vs Trash Time

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

Head to head
About

Three

Features
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WELCOME TO THREE Most to-do lists don’t make you productive, they make you feel behind. Three is a minimal daily planner that helps you focus on what actually matters. Just set 3 tasks per day. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just progress. HOW IT WORKS • Plan up to 3 tasks each day • Stay focused on what matters • Check them off and feel accomplished • Look back and see your progress WHY ONLY 3 TASKS? Because simple works. • Small enough to stay stress-free • Big enough to make real progress • Easy to turn into a daily habit WHO IT’S FOR • People who feel overwhelmed by long to-do lists • Creatives, students, and remote workers • Anyone who wants more clarity and less stress MINIMAL EFFORT. REAL PROGRESS. Stop trying to do everything. Start finishing what matters. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trash Time

Never miss trash or recycling day again with this simple and fun reminder app. It offers customizable schedules and playful notifications to help you stay on top of your waste disposal duties.

Highlights
  • Trash pickup reminders
  • Recycling reminders
  • Customizable schedules
  • Playful notifications
  • Simple interface
  • Tiny app size
Features
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Ever sprinted outside in your slippers because you forgot it was trash day? Yeah… us too.
That’s why we made Trash Time — the world’s simplest (and probably most heroic) garbage and recycling reminder app. Trash Pickup Reminder
Never let the garbage truck sneak up on you again. We’ll give you a friendly nudge so you don’t miss it. Recycling Reminder
Save the planet and your sanity. We’ll remind you when it’s time to roll that green bin to the curb. Simple & Fun
Two timers, a couple of toggles, and some playful animations. That’s it. No clutter, no confusion. Why you’ll love it: * Pre-set schedules (Trash Tuesday! Recycling Thursday!) * Customize days and times if your city does things differently * Funny notifications that make “taking out the trash” slightly less boring * Tiny app, zero fuss, maximum helpfulness So go ahead—take out the trash like a legend. Download Trash Time today and never play “chase the garbage truck” again.

Screenshots

Three4 screens
Trash Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trash Time at none against Three's 1. Three's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Three sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trash Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three ships an update every 8 days, Trash Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Three versus Trash Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeTrash Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SchmidtWarren Hansen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three

One-time1
  • Three Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
None

Trash Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trash Time free?
Trash Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three or Trash Time have ads?
Neither Three nor Trash Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Three or Trash Time?
Three ships an update every 8 days, and Trash Time every 2 months. Most recently, Three was updated on November 8, 2026 and Trash Time on October 30, 2026.

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