Comparison

Only Three vs One Goal

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

Head to head
About

Only Three

Features
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Most to-do lists don’t work. They capture tasks, but don't help you complete them. Only Three is different. Instead of endless tasks and cluttered lists, you choose just three things to complete each day. That’s it. Simple, focused, and effective. Clarity, not clutter. Why it works Plan your priorities the night before. No more long lists. Just the three things that actually matter. Built for focus. Feel accomplished daily. Review your History and keep across completed tasks. Finish your three tasks and end the day with a clear win. No accounts, no distractions. Your tasks stay on your device. Open the app and go. Stop planning everything. Start finishing what matters. Let's start, with Only Three.

About

One Goal

This app helps you focus on a single weekly goal by encouraging daily check-ins. Track your progress and build a streak without overwhelming lists or notifications. It's designed for simplicity and privacy, with no account or ads required.

Highlights
  • Set one weekly goal
  • Daily check-ins
  • Streak tracking
  • No lists or projects
  • No notifications
  • Dark mode only
  • No account required
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One goal. One week. That is it. Set one thing you want to make progress on this week. Check in every day you show up. See how many weeks you can stack. No lists. No projects. No notifications telling you that you are behind. Just one honest commitment and a daily tap to say you showed up. How It Works Set your goal on Sunday night. One sentence is enough. Tap "I showed up today" every day you work on it. Five or more days builds a successful week. Watch your streak grow week over week. Built Different No account required. Your goal lives only on your phone. No subscription. No ads. Ever. Dark mode only. Easy on your eyes. Native iOS. Fast and smooth.

Screenshots

Only Three4 screens
One Goal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: One Goal at every 3 days against Only Three's every 2 weeks. Only Three's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only Three ships an update every 2 weeks, One Goal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Only Three versus One Goal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly ThreeOne Goal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan PooleyKENNETH SCOTT KARP

In-app purchases

None

Only Three

No in-app purchases

None

One Goal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Only Three free?
Only Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is One Goal free?
One Goal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Only Three or One Goal have ads?
Neither Only Three nor One Goal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Only Three or One Goal?
Only Three ships an update every 2 weeks, and One Goal every 3 days. Most recently, Only Three was updated on October 25, 2026 and One Goal on October 24, 2026.

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