Get things done! The award-winning Things app helps you plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress toward your goals.
Best of all, it’s easy to use. Within the hour, you’ll have everything off your mind and neatly organized—from routine tasks to your biggest life goals—and you can start focusing on what matters today.
“Things offers the best combination of design and functionality of any app we tested, with nearly all the features of other power user applications and a delightful interface that never gets in the way of your work.”
—Wirecutter, The New York Times
KEY FEATURES
• Your To-Dos
Your basic building block is the almighty To-Do—each a small step toward a great accomplishment. You can add notes, tag it, schedule it, and break it down into smaller steps.
• Your Projects
Create a Project for any big goal, then add the to-dos to reach it. Use headings to structure your list as you outline your plan. There’s also a place to jot down your notes, and a deadline to keep you on schedule.
• Your Areas
Create an Area for each sphere of your life, such as Work, Family, Finance, and so on. This keeps everything neatly organized, and helps you see the big picture as you set your plans in motion.
• Your Plan
Everything on your schedule is neatly laid out in the Today and Upcoming lists, which show your to-dos and calendar events. Each morning, see what you planned for Today and decide what you want to do. The rest is down to you :)
MORE THINGS TO LOVE
As you dive deeper, you’ll find Things packed with helpful features. Here are just a few:
• Reminders — set a time and Things will remind you.
• Repeaters — automatically repeat to-dos on a schedule you set.
• This Evening — a special place for your evening plans.
• Calendar integration — see your events and to-dos together.
• Tags — categorize your to-dos and quickly filter lists.
• Quick Find — instantly find to-dos or switch between lists.
• Magic Plus — drag the + button to insert to-dos anywhere in a list.
• Share extension — create to-dos with content from other apps.
• Widgets — see lists on your home/lock screens.
• Mail to Things — forward an email to Things; now it’s a to-do.
• Markdown — structure & style your notes.
• And much more!
MADE FOR IPHONE
Things is tailored to the iPhone with deep system integrations as well. A great example is the Share extension, which allows you to create to-dos with content from other apps, such as a link to a website you want to get back to.
You can also enjoy a beautiful dark mode at sunset, connect your calendars, add a variety of widgets, create to-dos via Siri, import from Reminders—Things can do it all! There’s even Shortcuts integration if you want to automate your workflows.
MADE FOR APPLE WATCH
Things comes with a great app for Apple Watch. Just raise your wrist to glance at your Today list, mark to-dos complete as you go, and dictate new ones on the fly—all synced instantly with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
AWARD-WINNING DESIGN
Made in Stuttgart, with two Apple Design Awards to its name, Things is a fine example of German engineering: designed not only to look fantastic, but to be perfectly functional as well. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, then polished to perfection.
“It’s like the unicorn of productivity tools: deep enough for serious work, surprisingly easy to use, and gorgeous enough to enjoy staring at.”
—Apple
GET THINGS TODAY
Whatever it is you want to accomplish in life, Things can help you get there. Install the app today and see what you can do!
• Things is also available for Mac, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro (sold separately).
• Sync is provided for free via our Things Cloud service.
• A free trial is available for Mac: www.things.app
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We provide professional support and will be glad to help you!
Everyone needs a task manager–and this Apple Design Award winner is adaptable enough for anyone. Organizing items is as simple as dragging them where you want them, and the Magic Plus button makes it easy to add to-dos from anywhere in the app.
Worth It (?)
ORTNPalms
Things 3 is expensive. You have to pay separately (and quite a bit) for the Mac, the iPhone, and the iPad apps.But they are one-time charges (I suppose until Things 4 is dropped and you want to upgrade). Things 3 includes syncing your Apple devices in iCloud. It appears that this is through a Things (developer) iCloud account, not your personal iCloud account. That’s great but I wonder if the Things business model accounts for “lifetime” syncing for users on the Things iCloud account based on one-time payments for the apps.In the end I think it’s worth the investment. There are a lot of great features. The to-dos can be organized in two tier groupings: 1) Areas, and then within that, 2) Projects. Free-form notes can be attached to each tier and the to-dos. Due dates, reminders, and start dates (if I remember correctly) can be assigned to the to-dos. Items on your Apple calendar can be added to the Things calendar so they show up on Things app today’s to-do (and future date’s) lists. Recurring tasks can be set to recur on successive calendar intervals or a on a set interval after a given task is marked completed. (Great for things like replacing your furnace filters.) Emails (for example from the Spark email client) can be added as Things to-dos, and a link to the actual email is included so you can read the email from the Things app. The emails are dropped into a Things Inbox and then moved into the appropriate Area/Project grouping.So far I haven’t found anything missing thing that I’d like or anything that doesn’t work in a way that I think is not OK.
The Essential To Do App
Jmw6838
Instead of boosting my productivity, my previous task management app had so many customization options that it actually ate away at my time. It became a procrastination tool. I could spend an hour entering dates, setting up filters, and customizing views only to realize at the end of that time that I hadn’t actually gotten anything done. In contrast, Things 3 is wonderfully simple and clarifying. It’s as powerful as my previous app, but it strips out all the distractions and the fussiness, leaving pure, easy-to-access essentials: tagging, scheduling & project organizing. The scheduling feature has been the real game changer for me. The app tracks due dates (if you have them) but—more importantly— you can also add a schedule date for each task. The interface makes it very easy to add, move, & view tasks in the schedule (while keeping due dates fixed). So you can plan your time (and easily rearrange that plan as needed). If you’re a GTD person, you can still use that methodology with Things 3 projects & tags. But I find that I do better by adding the accountability of a scheduled list of things that I want to get done on a particular day or in a particular week. Things 3 helps me organize and manage that schedule better than anything else I’ve found. And it gives me the powerhouse organization tool I need without sucking me down a rabbit hole of customization options.
It’s worth it!
CourtC85
I have tried numerous apps to try to stay on top of what I need to do, reoccurring tasks, upcoming events, and my accomplishments each day. I’ve used free apps, one-time fee apps, and subscription based apps. I end up either deleting them immediately, or I eventually stop using them due to how inefficient they are, or I end up with several apps to cover all my needs. I tried just using a regular physical journal, which I do recommend and I still use; but it doesn’t help me with reoccurring tasks or my incredibly long list of things I need to do for a specific category. An example would be, I have a special needs child who needs specialized schooling and assistance with every day tasks. Getting him the help he needs is covered by various government services but requires numerous steps on my part to get each need of his covered. It would require me to have a large desk planner to have something like this (which is basically a project but a one person, non paid project) planned out on a physical planner; but this app eliminates that necessity. I’m still new to this app, and I’m certain that I’m not using it to its extent, but as of now, it has been the best to-do app I’ve come across; paid or free! I have my fingers crossed that I’ll be able to delete some of my other apps and replace them with Things3!
Just get it!
Missgazz
I purchased this on my MacBook and on my iPhone. I was hesitant to purchase because I have bought countless things to help me get organized — planners, calendars, to-do lists, sticky notes, and utilized countless modalities — paper and pen, GoodNotes5, Google Keep, Google Tasks, YOU NAME IT! Nothing has really helped me, and I have probably wasted hundreds of dollars.Let me start off by saying that I am a very type A person and extremely productive, but I am also obnoxiously busy every day and have ADHD. It is hard for me to focus on what is the most important thing to do to because there’s just so much of it. I am currently a teacher, planning my wedding, I own an apartment building, and have so many other things on my plate. So, when my to-do list gets too long (AKA at about noon everyday), I become completely overwhelmed. I don’t know where to start or how to prioritize.This app is truly life changing for me. There’s no thrills and it only has what’s important. I can focus on what needs to be done without distractions. It helps me prioritize, I can schedule things out in advance, remind myself of things, organize projects, break difficult tasks into smaller steps, etc. I am SO beyond impressed with these apps and there features, and I am thrilled to have found them to start my year off right!
My Favorite App - 100% Must Have!
SKJohnson99
I've never rated/reviewed an app before. However when I saw this week's upgrade, I realized I need to let others know how amazing this app truly is. I’ve been using Things 3 for 4+ years (if not longer) and it’s only gotten better over time. Initially I tried many different types of To Do apps but this one did the best at separating my Personal life from my side Business and all the projects those involve. I loved the initial “training” that walked you through how to use Things 3. This app is my life saver…I use it numerous times a day and am constantly adding new things I need to remember to do. I love that it pulls in my Apple calendar events and works with my iPad & Apple Watch. It can be as simple as you want it or as advanced. I’d say mine is pretty in-depth, I have reminders set as far out as 3 years. I work with Drs in my side business and need to keep all their Credentialing up-to-date or they won’t get paid…this app has worked perfect for that. I love how I can plan each day (personal & business all separate) keeping the most important items at the forefront. I also love that I can look to see when I last took care of something, when I started it, who I spoke with, and when I completed it…assuming you write good notes. I used to use the Tags but I’m consist in how I write my ToDo’s and keeping them with their projects, so I don’t anymore but everyone has different “needs”. Since I’m consistent, I’ve always been able to find what I’m looking for when I search. The recent addition of being able to use my Apple Pencil is exciting and I look forward to trying it out. Thank you Things 3 for creating a great app and the continued improvements!
Developer Response
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review, we really appreciate it! Cheers!
Super organize your life!
Broso94
This is a fantastic simplified app of apple reminders on steroids. I have things on my Mac book pro, iPad , iPhone and Apple Watch. It is great with widgets, works well with Siri AI once you trained it and you can also sync it up with the action button using shortcuts. What I really like and enjoy about this app is how smooth everything works and syncs up with all of my apple devices. Creating tasks in the inbox on the fly and sorting them in folders of all kinds. I have a project folder, resource folder and an archive folder. It helps me organized what’s on the burner now , put stuff on the back burner and put things on the side and come back to it so I can keep all my thoughts and to dos all together. GUI is great and super appreciative that this as full optimization with the new IPhone Duo. If I had to improve the app I would really enjoy it if things could add photos to the todo or project folders. Photos was a great way to illustrate what needed to be done like if I created a “clean this” todo I could take a picture of the dishes or the litter box to remind me visually again how bad it is and needs to be done very soon. If the devs could implement that on all my devices I will never try any other todo list app again!
Disappointed
Pearls77
*UPDATE #1When adding a new to do, start with hitting “today” then add reminder and work your way up to today or this evening and you don’t have to keep going back in to add different settings! Yay! Still playing...So disappointed. I am currently using Alarmed and REALLY like it. Except for 2 things: 1. They do not update it anymore and 2. It really isn't organized. I thought Things 3 looked so very organized so thought I would make the change over. It IS organized but I would like a nag me option when I need to be reminded continually until an item is completed. It is also cumbersome to set a to do and not be able to set reminder, date, time, note, category all on same “screen”. I would really rather not see my to do until the time/alarm I set goes off. For example: If I have 5 things “to do” today but only one due at 9:00 am. I don’t want to see the badge app red number say 5 I want it to say 1 because it is only 9 am still. (I am still playing and learning. Maybe there is a better way of doing what I need?) The other items become due throughout the day at various time of alarm set...For the price I paid I’m disappointed and would liked to have had a free version 7 day trial or something. Maybe an update will include the above complaints? I am going to keep using it in hopes it grows on me. It is just so different and well you know....change isn’t easy ;) Looking forward to updating stars after I use it for a while and decide if it is worth it to buy the iPad version...
Satisfying to use! I have some ideas
unauthorized_user
I love the flow of the app. It feels really good to use and I like that it isn’t overflowing with complication. One thing that I would love, which may seem a little redundant, would be to have tasks able to be locked until other specific tasks are marked off. Kind of like the checklist feature, except if it could be with other tasks from anywhere. Like having a “Long Term Goals” Area with something like “Get a job in so and so career”, but it couldn’t be marked off until you marked off “Graduate” under the “School” Area. Sure you can do that without a feature like this, and you can pretty much do that with individual Projects, but it would be cool to see that work across all your Areas and Projects, leading up to one big goal. It would be like different paths are unlocking, and I think it would be distinct enough to act different than Projects themselves. Another example would be a Project to finish reading a book, with Tasks being “Finish chapter one”, “Finish chapter two”, etc. Finishing the book would be the goal of the Project, but what if there was a “Start a book club” Project or Task that only unlocked once you marked off finishing chapter one? I think that would be exciting to open and unlock things like that.
• Improved UI performance.
• Fixed a bug where the When field of an expanded repeating to-do wouldn’t update correctly after changing its date via keyboard shortcuts.
THINGS 3.25
Things is ready for iPhone Duo! We’ve tailored the app for the new device, with a dynamic layout for all poses, a sidebar for your lists, and more.
A DYNAMIC LAYOUT ON iPHONE DUO
On iPhone Duo, Things reshapes itself to make the most of every pose – whether it’s closed, open, folded like a book, or sharing the screen with another app in Split View. Unfold it, and a new sidebar shows all your lists, so you can easily switch between them.
SIDE CONTROLS ON iPHONE DUO
On iPhone Duo, app controls sit in a bar down the right side of the screen, within easy reach of your thumb. That includes the Magic Plus button, which you can drag into your list to insert a to-do exactly where you want it.
MORE
• Connect a keyboard to your iPhone Duo and get the full suite of Things’ keyboard features.
• Updated the back and tools buttons at the top of the screen on iPhone with a new glass appearance (iOS 26 or later).
• Various other fixes and improvements under the hood.
Version 3.25.2
The developer, Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
User Content
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG
Size
126.3 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 9.1 or later.
Languages
English and 8 more
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
