Comparison

Three vs Templator

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

Templator

Features
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Stop rebuilding the same task lists. Templator lets you create a checklist once β€” weekly review, sprint kickoff, travel packing, client onboarding β€” then dispatch it to your todo app with one tap, every time you need it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a template with sections and tasks 2. Add dynamic variables like {{client}}, {{deadline}}, or {{priority}} 3. Tap Dispatch β€” fill in the blanks, pick a destination, done SMART VARIABLES - Text, date, number, and choice variable types - Date picker, number pad, and dropdown inputs at dispatch time - Set default values and reuse recently used entries - Anchor due dates to a date variable for dynamic scheduling - 2 variables free per template β€” unlimited with Pro YOUR TODO APPS, CONNECTED - Apple Reminders β€” zero setup, works instantly - Todoist β€” dispatch to existing or new projects - Things 3 β€” dispatches via URL scheme, creates projects with headings - OmniFocus β€” dispatches via TaskPaper format with due dates REVIEW BEFORE YOU DISPATCH - Toggle individual tasks on or off before dispatching - Select or deselect entire sections with one tap - Only send the tasks you actually need this time SHARE & DISCOVER TEMPLATES - Export any template as a .templator file - Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email - Import templates from files or the built-in starter gallery - 49 curated starter templates to get you going instantly WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS - Home Screen widgets β€” dispatch your favorite templates with one tap - Siri Shortcuts β€” trigger dispatches from Spotlight, Shortcuts, or Action Button - Small widget for a single template, medium for up to three POWERFUL TEMPLATES - Organise tasks into named sections - Add notes and due date offsets to any task - Variables work in both task titles and notes - Inline autocomplete when typing {{ - Set a default destination per template - Pin your most-used templates to the top - Choose from 10 template color gradients FREE TO START - 3 templates, 2 variables each, Apple Reminders β€” no account required - iCloud sync keeps your templates on all your devices - Browse and add from the starter template gallery UPGRADE TO PRO - Unlimited templates and variables - Typed variables (date, number, choice) - Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus integrations - Dynamic due offsets anchored to date variables - Pinned templates and new-list-per-dispatch - All future features included Templator is built for people who run the same checklists over and over. Stop recreating task lists from scratch β€” build once, dispatch forever.

Screenshots

Three4 screens
Templator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Templator at every 3 days against Three's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Three sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Templator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three ships an update every 8 days, Templator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Three versus Templator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeTemplator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SchmidtHaakon Hoel Bakker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three

One-time1
  • Three Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
2 purchases

Templator

Subscriptions1
  • Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Templator Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Templator free?
Templator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Three or Templator have ads?
Neither Three nor Templator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Three or Templator?
Three ships an update every 8 days, and Templator every 3 days. Most recently, Three was updated on October 14, 2026 and Templator on October 17, 2026.

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