Things 3 review

Things 3 is the pick for people who live on Apple devices and want a to-do app that stays out of the way. Cultured Code describes it as a personal task manager for planning the day, and the App Store listing explains the daily routine: Today and Upcoming show your to-dos next to calendar events, and each morning you decide what to work on. A This Evening section separates after-work plans, Areas group life spheres such as Work or Family, and Projects use headings and deadlines for bigger goals. Apple integration is deep, with Siri, Shortcuts, widgets, a Share extension and Mail to Things for turning emails into tasks. Sync between devices runs on the free Things Cloud service. The cost model is unusual: no subscription, but each platform is a separate purchase, $9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch and $49.99 for Mac. There is no Windows, Android or web version, and no shared lists, so it does not suit mixed-device households.

Who it is for

Apple users who want a polished app without a subscription

Price

One-time purchase: $9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch, $49.99 for Mac; Things Cloud sync is free.

Things 3 Organize your life $9.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Today and Upcoming lists show to-dos alongside calendar events
• This Evening section for plans after work
• Areas and Projects with headings to structure big goals
• Mail to Things turns a forwarded email into a to-do
• Siri, Shortcuts, widgets and Markdown notes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No subscription: pay once per platform
• Strength: Sync between devices through Things Cloud is free
• Strength: Free 15-day trial on Mac
• Weakness: No Windows, Android or web app
• Weakness: Mac, iPhone and iPad versions are sold separately
• Weakness: No shared lists for households or teams

Key facts

• iPhone and Apple Watch: $9.99 one-time
• Mac: $49.99 one-time
• Sync: Free via Things Cloud
• Trial: 15 days on Mac
• Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro

Where it ranks

Things 3 is No. 3 in our Best To Do List Apps verdict.