Comparison

Monolog vs Three

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

Head to head
About

Monolog

Features
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Monolog helps you capture thoughts and understand yourself better, without the need for perfect formatting - just send thoughts like text bubbles. Features: โ€ข Fast and distraction-free journaling โ€ข Private Mode to hide messages from watching eyes โ€ข iCloud sync across devices โ€ข Control Center toggle to quickly start typing Monolog is designed to make journaling simple, personal, and rewarding, one bubble at a time.

About

Three

Features
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Three is the focus app for people who feel buried by their to-do list. Instead of an endless backlog, Three shows you only three tasks at a time. Finish one and the next slides in. That's it. Less deciding, more doing. WHY THREE - Only three tasks in view โ€” beat overwhelm and actually start. - Automatic time estimates on every task, so you know what you're committing to. - A built-in focus timer with a full-screen, distraction-free mode. - Gentle streaks and a Progress screen that celebrates consistency, not busywork. BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING - Break a big task into a checklist โ€” each step you check off counts toward your streak, so multi-day work keeps your momentum alive. - Confetti when you finish. Small wins, celebrated. - Organize with lightweight projects and colors, or hide them for a zero-noise view. CALM BY DESIGN - Local-first and fully offline โ€” your tasks live on your device and open instantly. - Optional sign-in to sync across your devices. No account required to use everything. - No ads. No trackers. No clutter. Do less. Finish more. Start with Three.

Screenshots

Monolog1 screens
Three4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Three at 15.1 against Monolog's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Monolog versus Three: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonologThree
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarnabas KordasNowLanguage LLC

In-app purchases

None

Monolog

No in-app purchases

None

Three

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monolog free?
Monolog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monolog or Three have ads?
Neither Monolog nor Three shows ads.

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