Core Three vs Focus 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core Three
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STAY FOCUSED. GET MORE DONE. Too many tasks? Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? Core Three keeps you focused on what truly matters by limiting you to just 3 tasks per day. WHY CORE THREE? Research shows that focusing on fewer tasks leads to better completion rates and less stress. Core Three enforces this proven productivity principle with a simple rule: only 3 active tasks at a time. KEY FEATURES - 3-Task Daily Limit – Focus on your most important tasks without distraction - Smart Backlog – Store future tasks and let them automatically move to Today when you're ready - Due Dates & Notes – Add context and deadlines to stay organized - Track Progress – See your completed tasks and celebrate your wins - Powerful Search – Find any task instantly across all lists - Clean Design – Beautiful, intuitive interface that stays out of your way HOW IT WORKS 1) Add your tasks to the Backlog with due dates 2) Move your top 3 priorities to Today 3) Complete them before adding more 4) Review your accomplishments in Done Stop juggling endless tasks. Start finishing what matters.
Focus 3
This app helps you achieve clarity and focus by limiting your daily tasks to just three priorities. Complete one task to add a new one, ensuring you concentrate on what truly matters without overwhelm.
- Limit to three daily priorities
- Complete tasks to add new ones
- Work with clarity and intention
- Reduce overwhelm
- Simple and calm design
- No clutter, no endless lists
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Focus3 helps you limit your day to just three priorities so you can work with clarity. Finish a task to add a new one. Focus on what truly matters. Most to-do lists grow endlessly. Focus3 is different. Focus3 helps you choose just three priorities for the day — so you can focus your energy on what really matters. Instead of juggling dozens of tasks, you work with clarity and intention. How Focus3 works Capture tasks quickly Choose your top three priorities Complete one before adding another Stay focused on what matters today Why people love Focus3 Reduce overwhelm Stay focused on meaningful work Simple and calm design No clutter, no endless lists Built for intentional productivity Focus3 is perfect for anyone who wants a calmer, more focused way to work - whether you're planning your day, tackling important tasks, or clearing mental clutter. Choose your three priorities. Work with clarity.
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Verdict
Core Three and Focus 3 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Core Three | Focus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PAUL SHIN GAY | Ridhi Sarda |
In-app purchases
Core Three
No in-app purchases
Focus 3
No in-app purchases








