Comparison

Begun vs Ten Three

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

Head to head
About

Begun

Features
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You don't need another to-do list. You need one thing. Just one. Begun is the daily progress journal for people who are tired of productivity apps that make them feel worse. No 47-item task lists. No guilt. Just one goal a day and a beautiful circle that fills as you make progress. Pick your one thing. Start. That's it. You're already ahead. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set one goal for today 2. Slide to track your progress from 0% to 100% 3. Watch your streak and consistency grow Three steps. No learning curve. No setup. Open the app and go. PROGRESS THAT FEELS GOOD A single progress circle fills as your day unfolds. Slide it forward whenever you make progress — even a little. Hit 100% and confetti rains down. Because you earned that moment. Begun doesn't wait until you finish to celebrate. Even 10% means you showed up. And showing up is everything. INSIGHTS THAT KEEP YOU GOING - Day grids that reveal your consistency at a glance — like a contribution graph for your life - Progress charts across 7, 14, 30, or 90+ days so you can see how far you've come - A streak counter that makes you not want to break the chain - Achievements that unlock as your momentum builds REMINDERS WITHOUT THE GUILT Smart reminders nudge you gently throughout the day — and stop the moment you're done. No guilt trips. No nagging. Just a calm tap on the shoulder from an app that actually respects your attention. ADHD-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN Begun was built for brains that get overwhelmed by everything else. One goal. One circle. One day at a time. No cluttered dashboards, no decision fatigue, no endless configuration. Just open the app and breathe. If you've ever abandoned a habit tracker by day three — this is the app that finally sticks. YOUR STORY, YOUR PRIVACY Begun knows your name, greets you differently at morning and night, and keeps a searchable journal of every goal you've ever set. Your journal stays private. No account. No cloud. Just you and your progress. Starting is the hardest part. Begun makes it the easiest. --- You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: https://adamcziko.com/begun-privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/ The app includes a premium subscription possibility. The subscription is automatically renewed after each subscription period. Want to get to know more about your current subscription, or you want to cancel it? You can get all the information by visiting the following page: https://support.apple.com/HT202039

About

Ten Three

This app provides a straightforward interval timer based on a 10-minute work and 3-minute break cycle. Its minimalist design is intended to help users maintain focus and a steady pace during various activities like work, study, or cleaning.

Highlights
  • 10-minute work, 3-minute break cycle
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Start, pause, resume, and reset controls
  • Local notifications for phase changes
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Ten Three is a clean, focused interval timer built around a simple rhythm: ten minutes on, three minutes off. It is designed for people who want a lightweight timer that gets out of the way and makes it easy to stay in motion. Whether you are working, studying, cleaning, writing, or resetting between tasks, Ten Three helps you keep a steady pace with a calm, minimal interface. Features: • Fast start with a simple, distraction-free layout • Clear Ten and Three phases with visible active state • Easy switching between phases • Start, pause, resume, and reset controls • Local notifications so you know when a phase ends • Built for iPhone with a polished native feel Ten Three is intentionally simple. No accounts, no clutter, no complicated setup. Just a clear timer you can trust.

Screenshots

Begun4 screens
Ten Three4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ten Three at none against Begun's 2. Ten Three also leads on ads (none vs shown). Begun's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). On price 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

Both are free to download. Begun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ten Three asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Begun ships an update every 4 weeks, Ten Three every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Begun versus Ten Three: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBegunTen Three
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam CzikoBrave New Design LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Begun

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Ten Three

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Begun free?
Begun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ten Three free?
Ten Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Begun or Ten Three have ads?
Begun shows ads; Ten Three does not.
Which is updated more often, Begun or Ten Three?
Begun ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ten Three every 5 months. Most recently, Begun was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ten Three on November 9, 2026.

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