Comparison

Thirds vs A5 Journal

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

Head to head
About

Thirds

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management with three distinct lists: Present, Future, and Past. It allows users to input tasks via voice and provides a clear overview of daily progress and upcoming items without overwhelming features.

Highlights
  • Three-list organization (Past, Present, Future)
  • Voice-to-task input
  • Streak tracking
  • Minimalist interface
  • Focus on clarity over complexity
Features
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Thirds is the simplest to-do list you'll ever use. If every productivity app feels like too much, this is your reset. No projects. No tags. No deadlines screaming at you. Just three lists: Present — what you're doing today Future — what can wait Past — what you've finished Speak your day out loud — “Gym. Call mom. Groceries. Finish report.” Thirds turns your voice into clean, organized tasks in seconds. Swipe left to see your streak and everything you've completed. Swipe right to see what's ahead — calm, quiet, no pressure. Most task apps are built on anxiety. Thirds is built on clarity. Past. Present. Future. That's all there is. Start your free 3-day trial and see what happens when you stop managing tasks and start completing them. Pricing details available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

A5 Journal

Features
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A5 JOURNAL Your Records. Your Proof. Your Story. Your life deserves more than another notes app. A5 Journal combines the warmth of traditional journaling with powerful digital documentation tools. Build your own beautiful library, create notebooks, and capture everything from everyday memories to important professional records. YOUR HISTORY, PRESERVED Every entry is timestamped and permanently recorded. Once saved, it cannot be edited or rewritten, helping you preserve an authentic history of what happened and when. EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Create notebooks for personal journaling, work documentation, project tracking, incident reports, memories, and more. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Beautiful digital libraries and notebooks • Permanent, timestamped entries • Photos and supporting attachments • Customizable forms and reports • Offline mobile journaling with automatic synchronization • Shared journals for families and teams • A5 Mailroom for sharing letters and records • Search, starred entries, and reminders • Export your records whenever you need them • Memberships for individuals, families, and businesses BUILT FOR LIFE AND WORK Whether you're preserving memories, tracking personal goals, documenting workplace events, or collaborating with your team, A5 Journal keeps your records organized and accessible. Start building your library today. A5 Journal — Your Records. Your Proof. Your Story. Important Notice: A5 Journal is a documentation and organizational tool, not a legal service. Records are not guaranteed to be legally admissible. A 7-day free trial is available for eligible individual subscriptions. An active subscription is required after the trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thirds4 screens
A5 Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thirds and A5 Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Thirds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and A5 Journal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thirds ships an update every 11 days, A5 Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Thirds versus A5 Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThirdsA5 Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGo Mode LLCThinkFULL Holdings Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Thirds

Subscriptions3
  • Thirds Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Thirds Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Thirds Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Thirds Pro - Lifetime$59.99
9 purchases

A5 Journal

Subscriptions9
  • A5 Journal Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Members - Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Family Plan$10.991 Month
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  • A5 Journal Business Plan Monthly$25.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business+ Plan Monthly$49.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Family Plan Yearly$109.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business Plan Yearly$259.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business+ Plan Yearly$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Thirds free?
Thirds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A5 Journal free?
A5 Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thirds or A5 Journal have ads?
Neither Thirds nor A5 Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thirds or A5 Journal?
Thirds ships an update every 11 days, and A5 Journal weekly. Most recently, Thirds was updated on October 31, 2026 and A5 Journal on November 9, 2026.

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