Only Three vs Barely Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Only Three
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Most to-do lists donβt 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. Thatβs 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.
Barely Notes
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Barely is a minimalist note app. One note at a time. No folders. No tags. No noise. Write what matters right now. Archive when done. Start fresh. Time-aware The app shifts with you. Warm mornings. Clean middays. Deep evenings. The tone changes automatically, or set it manually. Weekly surface Your archived notes surface back to you for seven days. Review, restore, or let them fade away. After a week, they're gone. Camera Capture a photo or record a video directly into your note. Share it however you want. Widgets See your active note at a glance. Small, medium, and large home screen widgets. Lock screen widgets. Live Activity on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Bokashi themes Five curated color gradients inspired by the traditional color vocabulary of Japan. Sakura, Matcha, Sumi, Kumo, and Akatsuki. Each theme changes your app icon to match. One-time purchase. No subscription. Barely enough. Exactly right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Only Three at none against Barely Notes's 1. Only Three also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Barely Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Only Three asks for nothing beyond the download.
Only Three ships an update every 2 weeks, Barely Notes every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Only Three | Barely Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Pooley | Ashley Cornette |
In-app purchases
Only Three
No in-app purchases
Barely Notes
- Bokashi Themes$2.99








