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