Comparison

3 vs MangoTimer

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

Head to head
About

3

Features
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"The only thing you need to remember, disappears neatly in 3 taps." Samsepan is a minimalist Lock Screen sticky note app that strips away all complex features and focuses entirely on 'simplicity'. A sudden idea, a verification code you need just for a moment, or a carton of milk to buy today. Don't bother opening an app to delete these highly volatile, temporary notes. Pin your note directly to the Lock Screen (Live Activity). When you're done, simply tap the widget. Tap exactly 3 times (The Rule of 3), and it vanishes from your screen instantly and conveniently. [Core Features] Instant Volatile Memo: Delete immediately from the Lock Screen with 3 taps, no app launch required. Minimalist Design: Intuitive, clutter-free yellow sticky note UI. Always in Sight: Pin notes instantly to the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. [Pro Version Perks] Pin multiple notes at once (Up to 4 multi-posts). 4 vibrant theme colors to suit your taste. Accidentally deleted? Recover up to 10 recent notes from History. Pin it simply, delete it without hesitation.

About

MangoTimer

Features
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MangoTimer is a cute, reliable multi-timer for everyday moments: cooking, laundry, workouts, study breaks, tea, stretching, and anything else that needs a gentle countdown. Create quick timers in seconds, name each timer, and keep several timers visible at once. Mango, the soft Bichon timer friend, helps each countdown feel lighter without getting in the way of clear controls and readable time. Why you’ll like MangoTimer: - Start common timers quickly with preset chips - Create custom timers for any routine - Run multiple timers at the same time - See large, glanceable countdowns and clear timer states - Get local notifications when a timer finishes - Hear and feel a persistent alarm until you dismiss it - Rename timers for cooking, laundry, study, workouts, and more - Use a warm, playful timer interface that still stays simple MangoTimer keeps timer state on your device and focuses on local, dependable behavior. No account is required for the core timer experience. Whether you are boiling eggs, timing a workout set, managing chores, or keeping a study session on track, MangoTimer gives you a small companion that counts with you.

Screenshots

34 screens
MangoTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MangoTimer at none against 3's 1. MangoTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MangoTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 ships an update every 6 weeks, MangoTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
3 versus MangoTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3MangoTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinje KimGeon Hoon Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3

One-time1
  • Samsepan Pro$0.99
None

MangoTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 free?
3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MangoTimer free?
MangoTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3 or MangoTimer have ads?
MangoTimer shows ads; 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, 3 or MangoTimer?
3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and MangoTimer weekly. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 31, 2026 and MangoTimer on November 5, 2026.

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