Things 3 (Mac/iOS)
Things 3 is the task manager for people who appreciate craft. The interface is impeccably designed — fluid animations, natural gestures, and a visual hierarchy that makes planning feel calming rather than stressful. The GTD-inspired structure (Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday, Logbook) captures and organizes tasks naturally. Headings within projects create structure. Tags add context. The Calendar integration shows events alongside tasks for realistic daily planning. Mac, iPad, and iPhone apps sync via Things Cloud. One-time purchase (no subscription). The Quick Entry feature on Mac (global keyboard shortcut) captures thoughts instantly from any app. For Apple-exclusive users who want the most polished task management experience, Things 3 has no equal.
Why we picked this
A beautifully designed task manager for Apple users — GTD done right.
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