3 things a day vs Atomize IT!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
3 things a day
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Your to-do list is making you anxious. The modern task manager is a trap. It is an infinite scroll of guilt. You add 20 items, you complete 5, and you go to bed feeling like a failure. You aren't productive; you are just busy. 3 Things is not a place to dump your brain. It is a tool to sharpen it. We built this app on a simple, brutal truth: You cannot do everything. But you can do the 3 most important things. This is your daily contract with yourself. THE PHILOSOPHY This app is based on the Ivy Lee Method and the principles of Essentialism. It forces you to make a choice. If everything is a priority, nothing is. By limiting your day to just 3 slots, you are forced to separate the "busy work" from your "life's work." HOW IT WORKS β’ Plan: Every morning, define your 3 non-negotiables. β’ Focus:Work on these tasks single-mindedly. β’ Execute: Check them off to get the dopamine hit. β’ Repeat: Build a streak of days where you actually finish. WHY "LIMITS" ARE A FEATURE You will want to add a 4th item. We won't let you. This is not a bug; it is the point. Limitations create freedom. By blocking the noise, we help you focus on the signal. STOP MANAGING. START FINISHING. Ditch the complex tools. Stop hoarding tasks you will never do. Download 3 Things. Choose your focus. Win the day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Atomize IT!
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Atomize is your external brain for the moments when everything feels too big. Type or say whatβs overwhelming you, and Atomize turns it into tiny, doable steps. No giant to-do lists. No productivity guilt. Just one small move at a time. Designed for people with ADHD, executive dysfunction, task paralysis, brain fog, and overwhelm. What you can do with Atomize: β’ Break big tasks into tiny, clear steps β’ Focus on one step at a time β’ Keep your current step on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β’ Get gentle nudges when youβre stuck β’ Save progress in your Vault and see your wins build up β’ Use Siri, widgets, and quick actions to start faster β’ Stay private with on-device planning Why Atomize feels different: β’ Calm, low-clutter interface β’ Fast local planning β’ No shame-based streaks β’ Micro-wins instead of impossible lists β’ Built to reduce friction, not add more Perfect for: β’ Cleaning when the mess feels too big β’ Starting work when your brain freezes β’ Studying without spiraling β’ Getting through home admin β’ Restarting after burnout β’ Doing one thing without opening ten others Premium unlocks: β’ Unlimited planning β’ Deeper insights β’ A calmer, more supportive focus flow You do not need a better system. You need a smaller first step. Start small. Keep going. Atomize it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3 things a day at every 2 weeks against Atomize IT!'s every 2 months. 3 things a day also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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. 3 things a day sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Atomize IT! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3 things a day ships an update every 2 weeks, Atomize IT! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 things a day | Atomize IT! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CWTI Ltd | EMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYK |
In-app purchases
3 things a day
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Atomize IT!
- Atomize Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Atomize Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Atomize Premium Lifetime$79.99





