Todoist is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.8. Todoist wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Things 3 on 3.
People and small teams who want a fast, reliable task list on every device
Apple users who want a calm, personal task manager without a subscription
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Todoist | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #3 of 10 | #5 of 10 |
| Developer | Doist | Cultured Code |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Paid |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | — |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Strengths and weaknesses
Todoist
- Fast, natural language task entry
- Apps for every major platform plus browser add-ons
- Clean design that stays simple as lists grow
- Many useful features require Pro
- No built-in focus timer or habit tracking
Todoist is the to-do app that works everywhere and stays out of your way. Type 'call Sam every Friday at 3pm' and it sets the date and repeat for you. Projects, labels, filters and shared projects scale from a grocery list to team work, and sync across devices is fast and dependable. The free plan covers the basics, but more projects, calendar layouts and longer activity history need Pro.
Full Todoist review
Things 3
- Calm, polished design that makes planning easy
- Fast, reliable sync across Apple devices
- One-time purchase with no subscription
- Apple devices only, with no web access
- No shared lists or team collaboration
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.
Full Things 3 review
