Things
Task management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is Things
Things is a personal task management application for capturing, organizing, and completing to-dos across Apple devices. It targets individuals and small teams that primarily need structured lists, deadlines, recurring tasks, and lightweight project organization rather than full work management. The product emphasizes a native Apple experience with offline-first usage and tight integration with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Apple Reminders/Siri shortcuts.
Strong Apple ecosystem integration
Things provides native apps for macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with consistent UI patterns and system-level integrations. It supports Siri Shortcuts and iOS share sheet capture for quick task entry from other apps. Offline use is a core behavior, which suits users who need reliable access without constant connectivity.
Fast capture and organization
The app supports quick entry, inbox processing, tags, checklists, and recurring tasks to keep personal work structured. Projects, areas, and deadlines provide a clear hierarchy for individual planning. Compared with broader work management tools in this space, it stays focused on personal productivity workflows rather than complex cross-team processes.
Polished daily planning views
Things includes Today and Upcoming views that help users plan work by date and review future commitments. It supports start dates (when a task becomes actionable) in addition to due dates, which helps manage backlogs. These features align well with common personal productivity methods such as GTD-style review and execution.
Limited team collaboration features
Things does not provide built-in multi-user workspaces, role-based permissions, or real-time collaborative project planning typical of project/portfolio tools. Sharing is not a core workflow, and it is not designed for cross-functional coordination. Organizations needing centralized reporting and standardized processes generally require a different class of platform.
No web or Windows app
Things is primarily available on Apple platforms and does not offer a full-featured web client for browser-based access. This can be a constraint for mixed-device environments or users who need access from non-Apple hardware. It also limits deployment options for companies that standardize on cross-platform tools.
Lightweight portfolio and reporting
The product focuses on individual task execution and does not include portfolio dashboards, workload management, or advanced analytics. It lacks native time tracking, budgeting, and program-level governance features expected in PP&PM suites. Integrations exist, but many organizations will still need separate systems for reporting and operational oversight.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Things for Mac | Price set in US Dollars on the App Store (check your country’s App Store for local price) | One-time purchase per Mac; 15‑day free trial available on macOS; Things Cloud sync included at no extra charge. |
| Things for iPhone & Apple Watch | Price set in US Dollars on the App Store (check your country’s App Store for local price) | One-time purchase; Apple Watch app included with the iPhone app; no vendor-provided trial for iPhone. |
| Things for iPad | Price set in US Dollars on the App Store (check your country’s App Store for local price) | One-time purchase per iPad; no vendor-provided trial for iPad. |
| Things for Apple Vision Pro | Price set in US Dollars on the App Store (check your country’s App Store for local price) | One-time purchase per Vision device; sold separately. |
Seller details
Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG
Stuttgart, Germany
2007
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