Things
Things: A polished Apple task manager with strong planning, automation, and device synchronization. Ranked #22 of 148 in To-Do List Apps by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for apple users wanting a polished native task app.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forApple users wanting a polished native task app
- Free planNo
- Recurring tasksYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Clear Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday planning views
- Repeating tasks, reminders, projects, checklists, tags, and filtering
- Apple Calendar display plus Shortcuts, Siri, and Things URL Scheme automation
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Each platform requires a separate one-time purchase
- The experience is focused on Apple devices
Our verdict on Things
Things is a personal task-management app for organizing daily tasks, projects, routines, and longer-term goals. It is designed for people who want a structured way to plan work across Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday lists. Projects, areas, headings, checklists, tags, notes, repeating to-dos, reminders, and notifications support both everyday planning and longer-running commitments. The app runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro, with Things Cloud synchronization across Apple devices.
Its strongest fit is the Apple ecosystem. Apple Calendar events can appear alongside to-dos, while Apple Shortcuts, Siri, and the Things URL Scheme support automation. Integrations also include Apple Reminders and Microsoft To Do. This combination gives Apple users several ways to capture tasks, review schedules, and connect task management with existing Apple tools. The Apple Watch app is included with the iPhone purchase, extending task access beyond the main devices.
Pricing is structured as separate one-time purchases for each platform rather than a subscription. The published plans are iPhone & Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro; the Apple Watch app is included with the iPhone purchase. A 15-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. According to the vendor’s pricing information, prices are shown through local App Stores and may vary by country; the listed starting price is 9.99. Choose Things if you want a focused, native Apple task manager with planning views, recurring work, reminders, and automation. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, one purchase covering every platform, or broader platform coverage.
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Things fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Recurring tasks | Yes |
| Task reminders | Yes |
| Calendar sync | Yes |
| Subtasks | No |
| Offline access | Mobile |
| Active task limit | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | macOS, iOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro |
| Free trial | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, Siri, Apple Shortcuts, AppleScript |
| Pricing | 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | culturedcode.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Things integrations
Things lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Calendar
- Apple Reminders
- Siri
- Apple Shortcuts
- AppleScript
Alternatives to Things
- TodoistA complete task manager with broad platform coverage, recurring tasks, and team workspaces.9.2
- TickTickA broad to-do app for users who want tasks, planning, habits, and focus tools together.9.0
- Microsoft To DoA capable free choice for daily planning, shared lists, and Microsoft-connected task management.8.8
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