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Things 3

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3.8(47 ratings)

Award-winning elegant task manager for Apple platforms

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About Things 3

Best for Apple users wanting an elegant personal task manager.

Things 3 is a personal task manager built exclusively for Apple devices — Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Developed by Cultured Code, it's designed around a GTD-inspired workflow that organizes tasks into areas of responsibility, projects, and headings, making it easy to break down complex goals. The app is known for its exceptionally polished design and fluid interactions, offering features like quick entry, natural language date parsing, and calendar integration. It appeals to individuals who want a powerful yet elegant task management system without the clutter of team collaboration features. While it lacks cross-platform support and a web version, its focused approach has earned it a loyal following among Apple users.

Pros

Beautifully designed with intuitive, fluid interactions
One-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees
Seamless sync across all Apple devices
Powerful GTD-inspired organizational structure with flexibility
Quick entry and natural language input save time

Cons

Apple-only with no Android or Windows support
No web version available for browser access
No built-in team collaboration or sharing features
Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors

Use Cases

Best for managing personal tasks and daily to-do lists with clarity

Best for freelancers organizing multiple client projects and deadlines

Best for students tracking assignments, exams, and long-term academic goals

Best for professionals implementing a GTD workflow on Apple devices

Key Features

10 features

Inbox & quick entry

Today & upcoming views

Areas & projects

Headings & checklists

Tags & filters

Calendar integration

Quick Find search

Keyboard shortcuts

Shortcuts & URL schemes

Apple Watch app

SaasHunter Score

6.8/10

“Choose Things 3 if you're an Apple user seeking an elegant, award-winning task manager for personal productivity.”

Ease of Use

8.0

Features

7.0

Pricing

7.0

Support

6.0

Integrations

6.0

Best For

Freelancers 7Small Business 6Agencies 5Startups 5Enterprise 4

Integrations

Apple CalendarApple Reminders (import)SiriApple ShortcutsTodoist (migration)Mail (via Mail to Things)Zapier (via third-party workarounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Things 3?

Things 3 is a personal task management app for Apple platforms developed by Cultured Code. It uses a GTD-inspired system of areas, projects, and headings to help users organize and complete their tasks.

How much does Things 3 cost?

Things 3 uses a one-time purchase model: approximately $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone/Apple Watch, and $19.99 for iPad. There is no recurring subscription required.

What are the main features of Things 3?

Key features include areas and projects for organizing tasks, headings and checklists, natural language date input, quick entry, recurring tasks, tags, calendar integration, and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices.

Who should use Things 3?

Things 3 is ideal for individuals within the Apple ecosystem who want a clean, focused personal task manager. It's particularly well-suited for people who appreciate thoughtful design and prefer a GTD-style workflow without team collaboration overhead.

Is there a free plan for Things 3?

Things 3 does not offer a free plan, but it is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. A 15-day free trial is available for the Mac version from the Cultured Code website.