Comparison

Three vs Focus One Task

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Plan up to 3 tasks each day β€’ Stay focused on what matters β€’ Check them off and feel accomplished β€’ Look back and see your progress WHY ONLY 3 TASKS? Because simple works. β€’ Small enough to stay stress-free β€’ Big enough to make real progress β€’ Easy to turn into a daily habit WHO IT’S FOR β€’ People who feel overwhelmed by long to-do lists β€’ Creatives, students, and remote workers β€’ 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

Focus One Task

Features
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You don’t need to do more. You need to focus on one task. Focus One Task helps you work with clarity by removing everything that distracts you. No lists. No settings. No notifications. Just the one task you need to focus on right now. How it works: Choose one task Focus on it Finish it Start again That’s it. Why Focus One Task? No account No subscription No ads No in-app purchases One-time price Focus One Task is designed for people who want less noise and more focus. Key Features Focus on one task at a time Calm, distraction-free interface Subtle timer without pressure Small reward when you finish Works completely offline Privacy Focus One Task does not collect any data. All information stays on your device. Price one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No extra costs.

Screenshots

Three4 screens
Focus One Task3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Three at Free against Focus One Task's $0.99. Three also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Focus One Task's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Three is free to download; Focus One Task costs $0.99 up front. Three sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus One Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three ships an update every 8 days, Focus One Task every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Three versus Focus One Task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeFocus One Task
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SchmidtKevin Teunissen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three

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

Focus One Task

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus One Task free?
Focus One Task costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three or Focus One Task have ads?
Neither Three nor Focus One Task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Three or Focus One Task?
Three ships an update every 8 days, and Focus One Task every 3 months. Most recently, Three was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus One Task on October 2, 2026.

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