Three vs Templator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Three
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WELCOME TO THREE Most to-do lists donβt 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 ITβS 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/
Templator
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Three | Templator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Schmidt | Haakon Hoel Bakker |
In-app purchases
Three
- Three Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
Templator
- Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
- Templator Pro$9.99









