Things 3 review
Beautifully designed task manager for Mac and iPhone
- Cultured Code
- Paid
- iPhone & iPad, Mac
Does it deserve #5?
The verdict
Things 3 is the most pleasant task manager on Apple devices. Every screen is calm and clear, and features like Today, This Evening, Areas and headings make planning feel easy rather than fiddly. It syncs reliably through Things Cloud and works well with Shortcuts and widgets. The catch: there are no Windows, Android or web apps, no sharing with other people, and you buy each platform separately.
- Today and This Evening lists
- Areas, projects and headings
- Quick Entry from anywhere
- Things Cloud sync
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What we like
- Calm, polished design that makes planning easy
- Fast, reliable sync across Apple devices
- One-time purchase with no subscription
What could be better
- Apple devices only, with no web access
- No shared lists or team collaboration
Apple users who want a calm, personal task manager without a subscription
you use Windows or Android, or need to share tasks with others
Questions about Things 3
Is Things 3 free?
No, Things 3 is a one-time purchase on each platform, with separate apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad. There is no subscription, and the Mac version offers a free trial.
Is Things 3 available on Windows or Android?
No, Things only runs on Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and there is no web version.
What are the best alternatives to Things 3?
The closest alternatives are Todoist, TickTick and Kalend. See all of them ranked on our Things 3 alternatives page.
Where does Things 3 rank?
Things 3 ranks #5 of 10 in our Productivity & Notes ranking, with an overall score of 8.8 out of 10.