Comparison

Three Things vs ExploreFocus

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

Head to head
About

Three Things

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Too many tasks. Too little focus. Sound familiar? Three Things is a minimalist daily planner that limits you to just 3 tasks per day. No endless to-do lists. No overwhelm. Just the 3 things that actually matter today. Unlike traditional task managers and productivity apps, Three Things uses intentional constraint to create focus. You pick your 3 priorities each morning, check them off, and build momentum through daily streaks. Why people switch from complex to-do apps: Clarity over chaos โ€” know exactly what matters today instead of scrolling through 50 tasks. Daily streaks and completion tracking keep you consistent without pressure. A 30-second morning routine replaces complicated planning systems. All data stays on your device โ€” no account, no cloud, no tracking. Three Things is the best daily planner for people who are overwhelmed by Todoist, Things 3, or TickTick and want something radically simpler. It works for ADHD focus, daily habit building, goal setting, and anyone who needs fewer choices to get more done. What makes Three Things different from other to-do list apps: Most productivity apps give you unlimited tasks, projects, tags, and filters. That flexibility becomes the problem. Three Things removes the decision fatigue by giving you exactly 3 slots. No categories. No sub-tasks. No priority levels. Just today's 3 most important things. This approach is based on the proven productivity principle that forcing prioritization leads to better output than managing longer lists. When you can only pick 3, you have to choose what actually matters. Built for people who want less, not more: Entrepreneurs and freelancers who need daily clarity without project management overhead. Students managing coursework, study sessions, and deadlines without complex systems. People with ADHD or executive function challenges who benefit from reduced choices. Anyone recovering from productivity app burnout who wants to actually finish things instead of organizing them. Remote workers who need a simple daily focus tool without team features they will never use. Track your progress over time: See your completion rate and daily streaks. Review your timeline of finished tasks. Get insights into your most productive days and patterns. Watch small daily wins compound into real progress over weeks and months. Privacy first โ€” your data stays on your device. No sign-up required. No social features. No data collection. Just a clean, distraction-free planner that opens in seconds and helps you move forward every day. Stop managing tasks. Start finishing them. Privacy: https://www.notion.so/ninakolari/3-Things-Privacy-Policy-27de68c5264080099c60e4a2b26d25b2 Terms: https://www.notion.so/ninakolari/Terms-Conditions-3-things-34ce68c52640800f903ee3f68fb52b19

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ExploreFocus

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Turn Your Focus into a World Tour Struggling to stay productive? ExploreFocus reinvents the Pomodoro Technique by turning every focus session into a journey. Instead of just watching a clock, you are traveling the world. Why ExploreFocus? - Gamified Productivity: Every 30-minute session unlocks a beautiful City Card from destinations like Tokyo, Paris, or New York. - Build Your Archive: Collect landmarks and cultural icons. Visualize your hard work as a growing gallery of world travel. - Instant Focus: No complex setup. Open the map, tap start, and get to work. Perfect for students and professionals managing ADHD. Stop procrastination and start exploring. Your next destination is just one focus session away. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Three Things4 screens
ExploreFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExploreFocus at none against Three Things's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Three Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ExploreFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Three Things versus ExploreFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThree ThingsExploreFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.518.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatja Nina KolariJUNPING LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three Things

One-time1
  • Three Things Premium$9.99
None

ExploreFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three Things free?
Three Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExploreFocus free?
ExploreFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three Things or ExploreFocus have ads?
Neither Three Things nor ExploreFocus shows ads.

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