Things 3

What reviewers actually said

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1. [R97] 1/5 · GB Disappointing features: I bought the product expecting it to simultaneously install on my iPad, but no, the iPhone version only works on the phone and the iPad version is double the price. 🙄. I’m not sure if you need one license per device either. Next when I imported my calendar, and made a correction on the original calendar, the correction did not trickle through. Finally, I note that had I
2. [R103] 1/5 · CA Ridiculous Package: The app is very beautiful and smooth, but nothing more than a step up from Apple’s Reminder’s App. And spending over $90+ for it to be on your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook is absolutely absurd. Apple’s Reminders can sync between your products without having to drop almost a hundred from your wallet!
3. [R126] 1/5 · CA Greed: Great app, but stands among the most ridiculously expensive of its kind. The one star is because of unhinged greed. There is no reason to pay over 10$ separately for each version (they will charge you again for things 4 and then things 5 based on their history) AND for each device. I would recommend waiting until Apple forces developers to support all platforms with one app. This is the f
4. [R146] 2/5 · CA Meh.: Going back to Apple Reminders. $14 for this app is just not worth it...and somehow the Mac app is worth near as much as Affinity. Notta.
5. [R9] 1/5 · US Disappointed: Unfortunately quite disappointed in a high end paid app. The design isn’t that much better than Apple Reminders or Microsoft To-Do. Does not work on windows… not everyone has a Mac. Does not sync back to reminders. Also only works with reminders… what if you use other planning apps? You can’t set priority over other reminders. What’s the purpose of the tags I’m so confused? Why c
6. [R17] 1/5 · US It’s disappointing: For some baffling reason they have little to no integration outside the iPhone, very odd and disappointing that I can’t access a simple to-do list on my windows PC….
7. [R92] 2/5 · GB It’s actually really good but no Windows support? 😤: This would be a 5 star reciew but as I’m one of a few people who use an iPhone yet has a windows laptop for compatibility with most of the platforms used for my work. I love this app and have very little complaints but the most painful thing is there is I can’t use it on my laptop. 😒 Please expand, with the money you charge you surely are able
8. [R105] 3/5 · CA Amazing but needs Windows app: Sorry I know you guys don't have this in your pipeline but I've had to stop using things because it's two hard to manage tasks between two OS'. Really wish there was a Windows app. Even if it's not full featured.
9. [R52] 3/5 · GB Ok but lacks integrations: Nice looking and the one off pricing is attractive given nobody really has to pay for a decent to do list app anymore (Reminders, Tasks, ToDo etc, all free). But with so many others out there and a lack of integrations or next level features it feels a bit of dead end. If you want a nice looking basic to do list and are happy to pay something for a certain refinement, i
10. [R13] 5/5 · US Ye old faithful: Things development and new feature updates has been sloooooow. This usually prompts me every year or so to want to try a new app (or dare I say the Apple reminders app). However… every single time I leave, I learn that no one knows how to make a todo list app that I can actually rely on. Most of the other todo apps get the most fundamental features wrong: The tasks are too big so
11. [R58] 1/5 · GB Home Screen widget can’t self update: Things has this odd cult following that claims it to be the best task app and cannot be surpassed. Here’s the thing, it’s pretty, it’s basic and the devs exploit this odd cult following through high prices and slow development. Big example is the home screen widget that won’t self update in the morning with todays tasks and when you open the app and close
12. [R91] 4/5 · GB Brilliant but crying out for new features.: I really do love Things 3, I have it for Mac and iPhone and use everyday. It has been too long since there’s been any significant feature upgrades now, would be great if you shared your roadmap. The ability to upload images/files would be super helpful. The ability to forward iMessages into the app in the same way as spark emails can be. Location b
13. [R2] 4/5 · US Perfect app (for personal use): I love Things 3. I have been a user since previous iterations and this app helped me through college to bring structure to my day. If you don’t work in a team, Things 3 is everything you need. It has it all: beautiful looks, intuitive, easy to use, powerful, integrates with your calendar, and features a universal shortcut to create new tasks (though I wish its natur
14. [R8] 5/5 · US Best Productivity App: I love the flexibility. Things is super user friendly, with a clean attractive interface. As you continue to use it, you find that there is so much functionality you’ll wonder how you managed without it. Whether you’re researching a project or planning your week, Things makes it easier and fun.
15. [R10] 5/5 · US Class and Elegance: Things is calm, beautiful and utterly delightful to use.
16. [R42] 5/5 · US Love it: I was looking for a replacement for Microsoft To Do since it was being buggy and slow. Things is great! The interface is clean and easy to use, and so far it has all the features I’ve wanted. I love that it’s a one-time fee, too. No complaints so far!
17. [R5] 5/5 · US Truly a great app: Everyone says this app is great, and you read every review, and you’re like, "OK, how great can a task manager checklist be?" But it’s *really* great. I’ve been using this for the past week. It took me a bit to figure out how to organize my tasks and projects around it, but it’s kept me accountable, and I’ve gotten a ton done this week. My mind feels less cluttered (and para
18. [R12] 5/5 · US Has helped me stay on track: I really like this app and I especially like the widget. It helps me see at a glance items I scheduled for the day and the ability to check them off and see real-time updates via the widget it nice. I can tell it’s improved my productivity especially with reminder type chore tasks I want to stay on top of. If I could give one critic, anytime I press the “+” by accid
19. [R40] 5/5 · US Most Powerful To Do App on the Market: What an incredible app. Use it daily to keep it all straight. Have noticed a huge decrease in distraction and stress because I know Things is keeping me on track.
20. [R44] 5/5 · US One of my top favorite apps!: I almost never leave reviews, but I seriously LOVE this app. It’s simplicity makes it approachable, and my productivity is high while my cognitive load and stress is way more in check. As a busy mom of two, I think this is one of my most favorite apps ever for helping me stay organized and not having a million things floating around in my head!
21. [R20] 5/5 · US The reason I switched back to iPhone: Does what it says and does it extremely well and best of all there is no subscription I am totally sold was skeptical at first but after trying it there is no going back to Reminders or any other to do list app if you’re reading this I promise you go try this you love it
22. [R32] 5/5 · US The Most Important App in my Life: I wanted to leave a formal review as a thank you to the makers of this app. This has been my life-tracking app for years now. Incredible, thank you for making it a one time purchase. Thank you for constantly updating.
23. [R43] 5/5 · US My most important app: I’ve been using Things app for over 10 years. I bought it on my phone and then iPad and then Mac computer. It is the most important app on my phone, especially for getting things done and not forgetting important task. The Things app team are always one of the first to adopt Apple’s new software pushes. They’re always cutting edge. And I am so thankful they are not subscript
24. [R11] 5/5 · US Z-Best! Couldn’t be any easier .: Once it sync with your calendar, you will never miss anything you have to do any day. Beside your today’s to do list, the rest is all a bonus.
25. [R14] 5/5 · US Best of the ones I’ve tried: Only using for a week now but the fact that it takes my existing iOS calendar and integrates it with the lists I create is Amazing…!!!!!!! Don’t have to switch between apps to see what’s on my calendar and to do. Still learning how to structure things properly, but it has already helped me feel organized. The things I Love the most is (1) iOS Calendar Integration that
26. [R46] 5/5 · US Great app. Feels like it was made by Apple.: Works wonderfully. I’ve never encountered a bug in either this or the desktop app. I use them together to organize all of my college work and I don’t know how I would remember anything without them. In particular, I like how quickly new tasks can be added. On my Mac I can just press a hotkey to create a new task on the fly, from within any app. This let
27. [R83] 5/5 · GB Incredible tool: Perfect for managing multiple businesses and projects in each. Syncs great between phone and iPad too
28. [R85] 5/5 · GB Great app: Works well. Fast sync. Easy to use.
29. [R111] 5/5 · CA Really, really, really great software.: Used this for many years. I get timely upgrades and it’s as solid as it ever. I’m IMPRESSED
30. [R15] 4/5 · US Excellence: Just wish you could collaborate.
31. [R34] 3/5 · US Sharing?: I really love the layout of this app. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for the keep me organized for work and personal life. I really want to be able to share his with my spouse so that we can work on these lists together and be on the same page. I’m not sure if sharing is a function that’s available and I can’t figure it out, or if it’s jus not supported. Either way, I’d expect to ha
32. [R57] 1/5 · GB No tasks sharing between accounts: Purchased this app hoping my partner and I can have shared task lists together. But there is no such a feature. Just. A. Standard. Task. List.
33. [R1] 1/5 · US Great app if you want to create a list, and don’t have a pencil and paper handy: Otherwise, this app is not very useful. Developers claim they want to keep it simple. Why not start with a simple project and list format Can get very complicated for even a simple heading and sub-heading entry. I lost my money years ago, but still use it for several lists I keep. Beyond that task, it just doe
34. [R21] 1/5 · US Still a waste of money: Still no location based reminders. (No, I’m not jumping through hoops by using Shortcuts.) Still no attachments. As far as I’m concerned, I wasted big bucks on useless. Glad all those techies like it, otherwise no one would have bought it. Previously: Recently, an update came through with all kinds of ways to make "remarkable notes". I understood this update was not for
35. [R29] 5/5 · US WHY NO ABILITY TO ADD PICTURES TO TODO????: I love this app and have for years, however I can’t give it 5 stars because of the lack of an option to add a picture to the todo. Otherwise it’s a very great app. Still no ability to add pics to tasks. I don't understand why.
36. [R60] 3/5 · GB So close to being really great: This is a lovely looking app, with very smooth operation and great UX, however the main disappointment is that you cannot add attachments or links and therefore it just becomes a good “checklist” app but can’t be used for ongoing or complicated tasks/to-do’s.