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Things

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Task management has never been this easy. Simplicity, however, is not achieved at the expense of powerful features. Download your free trial today and start getting more things done with less effort.

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  • DE flagGermany
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
3.4 / 5 Avg rating (9)
187likes
13comments

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Task Tracking
  2.  Subtasks
  3.  Project Dashboard
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Calendar Integration
  6.  No Tracking
  7.  Works Offline
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Support for MarkDown
  10.  Kanban Board
  11.  Cloud Sync
  12.  Two-factor Authentication
  13.  WYSIWYG Support
  14.  Full-Text Search
  15.  Reminders
  16.  No registration required
  17.  Goal Setting
  18.  Live Preview
  19.  Recurring Tasks
  20.  Convert Email to Task

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Comment summary: Users appreciate Things for its great user interface, GTD system adherence, and unique Quick Search feature. However, many find its pricing too high for Mac and iOS only support. Criticisms include lack of innovation, collaboration features, and Windows or web app support. Alternative options like SimpleTask and TickTick are preferred by some for economic reasons. The app's lack of export feature is also noted, despite syncing via Things Cloud.
Top Positive Comment
Duncan Briggs
Jul 13, 2022
2

I like Things, but I wish that it had an export feature. Instead of exporting, the developers suggest writing an AppleScript, printing each to-do list separately, or copying the database file (within an invisible folder) [0].

[0] https://culturedcode.com/things/support/articles/2982272/

Duncan Briggs
Jul 13, 2022

When the Tags window has focus, the Edit – Select All menu item is disabled. If you want to delete all of the tags, then you need to delete each of them separately.

Duncan Briggs
Jan 19, 2023

Wirecutter recommends Things as "A better option for Mac users" in their guide "The Best To-Do List App" [1].

[1] https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-to-do-list-app/#also-great-things-3

Top Negative Comment
2Dutch
Oct 5, 2018
2

The app for iOS (phone) is very nice: the user interface is very easy to use and not frustrating or weird like so many other task apps. Did miss a dark mode. But when you manage tasks you want to add/edit them via all your devices, I always need access via my desktop (less fiddly when editing / adding a lot of stuff). They do have a app for macos, but that will cost you 50 bucks. The app for your phone is 10 dollars, and yes, another separate app for your iPad for 20 dollars. Sorry, but that (80 dollars total!) is just too much, no matter how great the interface is / many options it offers. I'll stick with ticktick for now.

Rodrigo A
Apr 22, 2025
0

Been using it for several years and it has been solid so far.

Jérémy Goillot
Oct 14, 2024
0

I'm using the App on iPad & iPhone since 3 months and I love the widget.

For me it's the fastest way to add ideas to your todo list.

I love the UI and you have few inspiration online to learn how to custom the tool.

Just Some Procrastinator Reviewing Productivity Software
May 15, 2020
4

For Mac: $50 For iPhone/Watch: $10 For iPad: $20

No Windows/Linux app, no web app, no Android app. Only syncs with its own sync service "Things Cloud". A walled garden inside walled garden.

Three things that you might want to know before using Things 3:

Sr Brits
Apr 13, 2020
1

Quick Search is fast and unique!!

lukaesthetic
Sep 4, 2019
0

Great user interface, follows the GTD system closely.

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What is Things?

Task management has never been this easy. Simplicity, however, is not achieved at the expense of powerful features. Download your free trial today and start getting more things done with less effort.

Things information

  • Developed by

    DE flagCultured Code
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $10 and $50.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.4
  • Alternatives

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  • News

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish

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Our users have written 13 comments and reviews about Things, and it has gotten 187 likes

Things was added to AlternativeTo by sceptiQ on Apr 15, 2009 and this page was last updated Jan 3, 2025.