Things

Overview

Things is an elegant task management app for Mac and iOS that combines beautiful design with GTD-inspired functionality, winning multiple Apple Design Awards.

Key Features

Beautiful Interface

• Award-winning design
• Clean and uncluttered
• Intuitive navigation
• Delightful interactions
• Minimal learning curve

Core Organization

• Inbox: Capture everything
• Today: Daily focus view
• Upcoming: Schedule ahead
• Anytime: Backlog of tasks
• Someday: Future possibilities
• Logbook: Completed items

Projects & Areas

• Projects: Multi-step outcomes with deadlines
• Areas: Ongoing responsibilities (Work, Personal, Health)
• Headings: Group tasks within projects
• Checklists: Subtasks within tasks

Smart Features

• Tags: Flexible categorization
• Quick Entry: System-wide capture (⌃Space)
• Magic Plus: Smart task creation
• Keyboard shortcuts: Navigate entirely by keyboard
• Repeating tasks: Flexible recurrence

Planning Tools

• This Evening: Plan tonight
• Deadlines: Manage due dates
• Calendar integration: See events alongside tasks
• Quick Find: Instant search (⌘F)

Platform Availability

• macOS desktop app
• iPhone app
• iPad app
• Apple Watch app
• Sync via Things Cloud

Best For

• Mac/iOS users valuing design
• Individuals (not teams)
• Personal productivity
• GTD practitioners wanting simplicity
• Anyone overwhelmed by complex tools

Pricing

Paid apps with one-time purchase per platform (separate for Mac, iPhone/iPad). No subscription. Things Cloud sync included free.