Comparison

Three Things vs Win3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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

About

Win3

Features
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Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they lack execution. Win3 is a minimal system built around one idea: You don’t need more tasks. You need better ones. Instead of endless to-do lists, you focus on 3 daily wins. No distractions. No clutter. No excuses. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€’ Define up to 3 wins per day β€’ Complete them β€’ Track your execution score β€’ Build consistency over time β€” WHY IT WORKS Most productivity apps overwhelm you. Execution removes everything that doesn’t matter. You either get it done β€” or you don’t. β€” FEATURES β€’ Clean, distraction-free design β€’ Daily execution tracking β€’ Progress visualization β€’ History of your performance β€’ Simple system you’ll actually stick to β€” This is not a motivation app. This is execution. Start today. Become unrecognizable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Three Things4 screens
Win34 screens

Verdict

The call

Three Things and Win3 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Win3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Win3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Three Things versus Win3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThree ThingsWin3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.5 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatja Nina KolariTorsten Mayer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three Things

One-time1
  • Three Things Premium$9.99
3 purchases

Win3

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Three Things free?
Three Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Win3 free?
Win3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Three Things or Win3 have ads?
Neither Three Things nor Win3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Three Things or Win3?
Three Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Win3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Three Things was updated on October 8, 2026 and Win3 on October 17, 2026.

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