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.

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