Thirds vs Present Past
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Three-list organization (Past, Present, Future)
- Voice-to-task input
- Streak tracking
- Minimalist interface
- Focus on clarity over complexity
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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/
Present Past
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Present Past is a simple journaling app built around a timeline. It helps you capture small moments as they happen and quietly brings them back later, when they feel new again. Instead of long, structured entries, you can write short notes throughout the day. Thoughts, events, or even something you don’t want to forget. Over time, they form a personal history you can revisit anytime. ### Key Features - Timeline-based journaling Your entries are organized in a clean, chronological timeline, making it easy to browse your past. - Quick capture Open the app and start writing immediately. No friction, no setup. - Hashtags for flexible organization Add tags to your entries and follow threads across time. - Resurface past moments Revisit entries from the past and rediscover thoughts you’ve forgotten. - Text-first experience Designed to keep your focus on thoughts rather than media. - Private and simple Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no distractions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present Past at none against Thirds's 4. Present Past also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Thirds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Present Past asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thirds ships an update every 11 days, Present Past every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thirds | Present Past |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Go Mode LLC | SeungEun Lee |
In-app purchases
Thirds
- Thirds Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Thirds Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Thirds Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Thirds Pro - Lifetime$59.99
Present Past
No in-app purchases









