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Things 3 alternatives

Things 3 users look for alternatives due to its premium pricing across devices, lack of cross-platform support, and missing features like attachments or advanced recurring task options. Alternatives offer different pricing models, broader platform availability, or specialized features for scheduling and collaboration.

Why users look for alternatives to Things 3

The alternatives

Microsoft To Do
4.7★ · 263,386 ratings · Free

Microsoft To Do is a free task management app that helps users plan and prioritize work and tasks efficiently, and it's praised for its syncing capabilities across devices R52.

Better for: It's better for users who need a free, reliable task manager that syncs well across multiple devices, including Windows and iOS, and for those who appreciate a straightforward approach to daily task management . However, some users report frequent crashing and sync issues, as well as a lack of printing options or advanced organization features like lists within lists R51R54.

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Structured
4.8★ · 162,114 ratings · Free

Structured is a daily planner app with a straightforward UI that helps users visualize their day and plan tasks, with a focus on supporting individuals with ADHD R66. It allows users to write things down without necessarily putting a time down and the development team is responsive to user feedback R66.

Better for: This app suits individuals who benefit from a visual, structured daily schedule, especially those with ADHD, and who appreciate an app that evolves based on user input R66. However, the free version is very limited (only 3 events per day) and the Pro Lifetime price has increased significantly, making it less accessible for some R68.

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Google Calendar
4.5★ · 130,757 ratings · Free

Google Calendar is a widely used calendar app that integrates well with Gmail, automatically adding accepted invites to the calendar . It is generally found to be fast and easy to use R80.

Better for: It's ideal for users deeply embedded in the Google ecosystem who want seamless integration with Gmail and a reliable way to manage appointments and events . However, recent updates have caused frustration with color options disappearing or becoming inconsistent across devices, and some users desire more widget options or the ability to see the current date on the app icon R79.

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Todoist
4.8★ · 127,176 ratings · Free

Todoist is a robust and flexible task manager known for its intuitive data input, allowing for simple daily reminders to complex team project management . Users appreciate its reliability and ability to keep life organized .

Better for: Todoist is suitable for users who need a flexible and reliable task manager for both personal and professional use, including complex project management, and who value quick task entry . However, some users find its interface confusing or overly complicated, especially for those seeking a simple to-do list, and there are reports of sync issues and difficulties with customer support R93R96.

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Google Tasks
4.8★ · 104,748 ratings · Free

Google Tasks is a simple to-do list integrated within the Google ecosystem.

Better for: There are no user reviews provided for Google Tasks, so it is not possible to determine what it does well or who it suits better based on user feedback.

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Stick with Things 3 if

You should stick with Things 3 if you are fully committed to the Apple ecosystem and prioritize a clean, intuitive design with powerful list-making and task breakdown capabilities . It's particularly effective for individuals who thrive on organizing complex lives with multiple projects and responsibilities into a simple, non-overwhelming interface .

Evidence note: Google Tasks has too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Is Things 3 a one-time purchase?
No, Things 3 requires separate purchases for each Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac), which can cost up to $80 across all three operating systems R1R4R18R19.
Does Things 3 have a web version or Windows app?
No, Things 3 is exclusive to the Apple ecosystem and does not offer a web version or a Windows application, which is a dealbreaker for users in mixed operating system environments R22R31R45.
Can you add attachments to tasks in Things 3?
No, Things 3 does not support adding attachments such as photos, files, or links to tasks, which is a significant missing feature for some users R9R21R48.
Can I check off recurring tasks early in Things 3?
No, Things 3 does not allow users to check off recurring tasks before their due date, meaning tasks can only be marked complete on the day they are due R3R15.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Things 3 1/5 · US Scamming: Absolute scam having to buy this from all of your devices. Do not waste your money
  2. [R4] Things 3 1/5 · US Confused: For costing 80$ across all 3 operating systems, this app should support ALL OS features. Where are dynamic island, live activity, location, and focus filter support? You can filter widgets to show tasks with tags. Why can I slo have the whole app filter to only show me selected tags when I’m in a focus mode. Why should widgets be filter able, but the app itself not?
  3. [R18] Things 3 3/5 · US Can’t use across iPhone and iPad with buying another version: Admittedly haven’t gotten much into the functionality, but a big reason is I had planned to quickly input items with my phone on-the-go and then reference on my iPad later. Well, after paying $9.99 for the iPhone version, turns out I need to also pay $19.99 for the iPad version. Seems excessive, haven’t done it.
  4. [R19] Things 3 2/5 · US Be ready to spend a lot and not be able to share with others: I saw all the great reviews and was super excited to buy this app and organize my life! And yes, it’s a great app to organize projects and tasks however it has some serious shortcomings, especially given the exorbitant costs. First, you can’t share with a family member so having a shared family to do list in one app is impossible with
  5. [R22] Things 3 2/5 · US Not Available on Windows: I use Apple products for almost everything except work, where I’m required to use a Windows laptop. Not being able to access Things 3 on Windows or even through a web interface is a major obstacle and dealbreaker. I genuinely love Things 3. It’s one of the best designed task managers available. However, many professionals operate in mixed ecosystems, and the lack of any
  6. [R31] Things 3 1/5 · US Mac ecosystem only GRRRR: A little did I know that purchasing this app was just a waste of my money. There’s not even a web version, and that’s prehistoric in today’s world. This app looks nice, but it’s useless unless you buy Mac products your entire life. No web version? That’s absurd in 2025.
  7. [R45] Things 3 3/5 · GB Outdated: The app has barely changed in the last 5 years. There's no AI integration like more recent apps, everything has to be planned manually. There is no proper calendar view either. And there's no Web UI. Better options now exist with AI integration that are cross-platform and browser accessible.
  8. [R3] Things 3 3/5 · US Can’t Check Off Recurring Tasks Early: This app came highly praised and the reviews are almost unreal but this app doesn’t have the one feature that, for me, is the most important: inability to check-off recurring tasks due in the future. Complete waste of money as I got the iPad version too. I’m going back to Apple Reminders to get basic functionality.
  9. [R15] Things 3 3/5 · US Repeat Problems: Good app, but can't check off a repeating task the day before it is due. Can only check it off on the day it is due. So if you get it done a day or so early, you are out of luck. Another problem: If I miss checking off a task on a particular day, it shows up on the next day, but there is no way to find the original due date. It just says due today. I’d like to go back and find
  10. [R49] Things 3 1/5 · US Immediate regret: I need REPEATED daily tasks. Pointless app if it doesn’t do that. It’s also ATROCIOUS to find out that if I want it on my laptop I have to pay another $50????? I would really like a refund. I’ll stick to notion.
  11. [R9] Things 3 3/5 · US Missing images: I bought it hoping for "perfection," and it would be perfect if there was an option to upload images to the task description. Without this feature, for me personally, it's a useless app despite other conveniences. I can't even imagine fully using an app of this kind without the ability to insert images somewhere. · translated
  12. [R21] Things 3 3/5 · US No attachments: This app would be a perfect app if you could add photos, files, links, etc. That is a major issue for me.
  13. [R48] Things 3 3/5 · GB Still no attachments?!: I absolutely loved this app but could never use it since it was impossible to upload attachments. This was the reason I moved to Todoist, which I do really enjoy, but ever year or two I come back and check to see if they’ve ever added this feature to really make this the perfect task management app but alas, still no dice..
  14. [R7] Things 3 1/5 · US No undo option: Deal breaker. Deleted my to do list without warning. Tutorial on app is atrocious-assumes you already know how to use the app. Better options out there.
  15. [R12] Things 3 3/5 · US Lovely app but really badly needs a Recently Deleted section: Title
  16. [R13] Things 3 1/5 · US Terrible App: If you or the app accidentally deletes a to do list theres no undo button
  17. [R16] Things 3 2/5 · US ok for one time events: i paid for this app based off reddit reviews hoping for something to help me with a daily schedule, this app is not it. If you have it set to repeat daily it will add duplicate events. the widgets aren’t very good either
  18. [R29] Things 3 4/5 · US Nearly Perfect: Love the ability to drag and drop tasks as my priorities change throughout the day. So much simpler than constantly having to reset priorities. Also love being able to see my appointments and tasks all in the same view so that I can better manage my day. There are just a few features I'd like to see in future versions - a month view showing appointments and tasks for each day; th
  19. [R38] Things 3 4/5 · US One Missing Feature: The only thing keeping this app from being a home run, slam dunk, end game app is the lack of Natural Language Processing. If they add that, I’ll never consider bouncing to another task app.
  20. [R39] Things 3 3/5 · GB Moving away: Objectively this app is very good. However it feels like it has stopped innovating a very long time ago - for example you still can’t set dates or any other attributes in the sharing extension.
  21. [R44] Things 3 4/5 · US Will you support AI Agent MCP/Plugin?: It’s AI time now
  22. [R11] Things 3 5/5 · US great app, major request: have been using it for years. please please please have it so that the widget also shows upcoming calendar events when on the Today view just like in-app, so I can use one widget to see my entire day.
  23. [R25] Things 3 2/5 · US App doesn’t automatically refresh: The app does not refresh content automatically in the background. Updates only appear when you manually open the app, which is frustrating and interrupts workflow. Background refresh is expected in modern apps, this limitation significantly reduces usability and user experience. Please implement automatic background updates so content stays current without constan
  24. [R27] Things 3 3/5 · US Crashes After Opening: I am using iOS26 and whenever I open the app, it crashes. Uninstalled and reinstalled, nothing. Works great on Macbook and iPad tho...
  25. [R51] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Crashing: Keeps crashing on both my iPhone and iPad. Tried many time contacting Microsoft but there was no response. Too bad
  26. [R52] Microsoft To Do 5/5 · US Appreciation: Excellent app, it help me to plan and prioritize my work and tasks during the day in the efficient way.
  27. [R53] Microsoft To Do 3/5 · US Good app except for accidental taps: The To Do app is good but an accidental tap is it’s Achilles heel. Tap something by mistake and it’s difficult to know what was tapped. I don’t see anyway to know.
  28. [R54] Microsoft To Do 1/5 · US Completely non-functional now: Used to be moderately useful. Things now appear to be completely broken. I cannot open up any tasks. So unfortunate because this app used to be absolute gold a couple years ago.
  29. [R65] Structured 1/5 · US Worthless Now: Was excited for the AI features to help me import calendar and emails to immediately add them to my planner. But the ai feels so limited, can’t even do custom colors for tasks, and missed the point of the prompts I gave it.
  30. [R66] Structured 5/5 · US Love: I've been using Structured every day for a couple years now. It's very straightforward to use and the UI isn't overwhelming. Plus, the team actually takes user feedback into consideration when updating the app.
  31. [R67] Structured 3/5 · US Good but could use improvement.: I am trying this app out, but find myself severely disappointed in how app handles “overlapping” tasks. I juggle 2 jobs with variable schedules, and have ADHD which this app claims to be aimed at, so I schedule out work shifts in my calendar so I visualize my week and plan other events around them. I want to be able to nest work tasks within that scheduled time, bu
  32. [R68] Structured 2/5 · US Free version too limited: Can only add 3 events per day with the free version. Want you to pay $30/year. No way to hide the AI button in the middle of the screen that you need to pay for.
  33. [R79] Google Calendar 1/5 · US Only blue event color: Can no longer set colors for my events. Only the default blue shows up as a single option. What on earth happened?!?!?!
  34. [R80] Google Calendar 5/5 · US Fast and Easy: Great
  35. [R81] Google Calendar 3/5 · US I’m going to get this done: Trying to figure it out now
  36. [R82] Google Calendar 2/5 · US Ailll: Khallkk
  37. [R93] Todoist 2/5 · US User: I was enjoying it but with software updates it tells me to download the latest version but will not allow it (I guess the new version can’t be run on older platforms). So, it still asks me to download the new version each time I open it, and it now no longer syncs between devices. And, as far as I can tell, there is NO WAY to contact customer support or get any help with it. A useful tool wh
  38. [R94] Todoist 5/5 · US Cool: Cool
  39. [R95] Todoist 3/5 · US Calendar is the one big disappointment: I’m confused why I can’t sync my iCloud or a CalDav calendar with Todoist. I was hoping to move away from Google Calendar so it sucks that the options are so limited. I considered creating my own Todoist integration, but I don’t think the SDK allows me to sync calendar events. Looking for an app that can handle tasks and events with my family. The tasks par
  40. [R96] Todoist 1/5 · US No hay sincronización: Existe un falta de sincronización entre completar una tarea desde las notificaciones y creando tareas con Siri que no aparecen y no envía recordatorios a menos que necesariamente vuelva a abrir la aplicación

Synthesized from 106 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store