IPHONE APP REVIEW · PRODUCTIVITY
Things 3
A to-do app that feels finished
★★★★★ 4.8 · 28,002 ratings on the App Store
- $9.99
- by Cultured Code
- iOS 16.4 or later
Verdict: The calmest to-do app on iPhone, and you pay for it once.
What Things 3 does
TODAY AND UPCOMING
Your plan for the day and the days ahead, next to your calendar events.
PROJECTS WITH HEADINGS
Break a big goal into to-dos and group them under headings, with notes and a deadline.
AREAS OF YOUR LIFE
Work, Family, Finance: each area keeps its own projects and to-dos.
THIS EVENING, REMINDERS AND REPEATS
A separate list for tonight, time-based reminders and to-dos that repeat on a schedule.
The good
- One payment, no subscription
- Clean design that stays out of the way
- Syncs with the Mac and iPad versions
Not so good
- No shared lists for teams or families
- Each platform is bought separately
Get it if
- People who plan their own day
- Anyone tired of to-do apps with a monthly fee
Skip it if
- You need to assign tasks to other people
What it costs
$9.99 once on iPhone, no subscription. The Mac version is a separate $49.99 purchase.
Checked on the US App Store on Oct 11, 2026. Prices vary by country. Alternatives people compare it with: Todoist, TickTick, Apple Reminders.
FAQ
Is Things 3 a subscription?
No. It is a one-time $9.99 purchase on iPhone (checked on the US App Store on 2026-10-11).
Does Things 3 sync with the Mac?
Yes, with the free Things Cloud sync, but the Mac app is a separate purchase.
Things 3 is made by Cultured Code, not by OneClickTool. Not sponsored: we are not paid for this review. Features are taken from the developer’s App Store description.
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