Comparison

Three Things vs Kumo Countdown Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

Kumo Countdown Timer

This app visually displays the remaining time until your next scheduled event, helping you manage your focus and avoid being late. It syncs with your existing calendar and shows live countdowns on your lock screen and device.

Highlights
  • Live countdown display
  • Lock screen widget
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Calendar sync (iCloud, Google, Outlook)
  • Automatic updates from calendar changes
  • No accounts or subscriptions required
Features
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An alarm tells you when you're already late. Kumo does the opposite: it shows the time you still have, counting down to your next event before it arrives. Pick events from your existing calendar. Kumo shows a live countdown at the top of your screen and on your lock screen. No math in your head, no surprises once your event arrives. Just a clear amount of focus time sitting in plain sight, so you can settle into what you're doing now with room to breathe. Made for people with time blindness, ADHD, or anyone whose sense of time doesn't run on a clock. How it works: Connect the calendar already on your iPhone Tap one event or several to start their countdowns Watch the time count down on your lock screen and the top of your phone (Dynamic Island) Pick as many events as you like, and Kumo keeps up as your calendar changes: add, move, or cancel something, and your countdowns follow. Works with iCloud, Google, Outlook, and any other calendar in the iOS Calendar app. Your calendar stays yours. Kumo reads your events on your device to show your countdowns. No subscriptions. No accounts.

Screenshots

Three Things4 screens
Kumo Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Three Things at Free against Kumo Countdown Timer's $2.99. Three Things also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.1). Kumo Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Three Things is free to download; Kumo Countdown Timer costs $2.99 up front. Three Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kumo Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Three Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Kumo Countdown Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Three Things versus Kumo Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThree ThingsKumo Countdown Timer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatja Nina KolariTiny Tools Studio LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Three Things

One-time1
  • Three Things Premium$9.99
None

Kumo Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three Things free?
Three Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kumo Countdown Timer free?
Kumo Countdown Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three Things or Kumo Countdown Timer have ads?
Neither Three Things nor Kumo Countdown Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Three Things or Kumo Countdown Timer?
Three Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kumo Countdown Timer weekly. Most recently, Three Things was updated on October 8, 2026 and Kumo Countdown Timer on October 4, 2026.

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