Things 3 for iPad

Name: Things 3 for iPad
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User Reviews for Things 3 for iPad

Nifty Little App

A little history on myself. I have been away from GTD apps for quite a while. The last app I used and paid for was Omni Focus and fell out of favor with that app due to its complexity. I never could buy in to its way of organization. I had tried things at that time (still in version 1 I believe) and the app just did not work the way that I wanted it to. Now comes present time. I finally grew tired of the limitations of the stock reminders app and did some extensive research on a few of them. Read many blogs on strengths and weakness of all of them. I think when it comes down to all GTD apps there really is no best app. So do your own research. What I love about this app is its powerful simplicity. I never realized how much more organization things 3 brought to the table but yet look so clean. Is it perfect, no but neither is any other app. Things 3 can certainly use some upgrades. Alexa integration would be on the top of my list. Apple’s Siri speaker when it comes out is still not feasible given the price. One of the other simpler changes is eliminating the three dots for more options at the bottom of the todo list. iPad has plenty of screen real estate to show all the options without the additional button press. Things 3 is well written app that works as it should. I have not come across any annoyances just yet but I am only a fews days in to the app but enjoying it very much.

adamgi, Dec 01, 2017

Best app of it kind

This app is amazing for several reasons, and I will list a few based on the 4 days I’ve had this. Firstly, its a one time purchase only. Do you have to pay for the different versions across platforms? Yes. But I would rather do that than have some subscription model app doing the same thing. So kudos to Things 3 for keeping it one time purchase only. The app itself is super intuitive. I went into this thinking I would not use the app, as I don’t use my calendar at all. But Things 3 does such a good job at merging and organizing to-do lists, projects, and calendars that I now have my daily planning sessions. Additionally, the tutorial is in list form, which if you’re considering getting this app, you are already inclined to complete and check off. The best part is that if you forget parts of the tutorial, the logbook function can be easily accessed to look back at a specific tutorial section. I have yet to realize the full potential of this app for my work flow, but I am already much more productive thanks to this app’s ability to merge to do lists and calendars. If you’re debating this purchase, let me encourage you to take the plunge. At worst you wont have to switch between your to do app and calendar app anymore, and at best you’ll end up automating another aspect of your workflow.

Amdjanei, Jun 13, 2020

The best productivity app

This app is so well-thought-out and user friendly. It has some features that similar apps don’t have that make it easier to navigate the app and shortcuts to make it less tedious. I love that it’s robust, syncs with Calendar, Apple Watch, and Mac. I’ve never had any technical issues with it. When you first download it, there’s a project preloaded that’s a tutorial that teaches you how to use the app and explains all the features, and I highly recommend going through each step to learn everything it can do. A lot of the features aren’t that intuitive, and you won’t figure out they’re there without being taught. When I first got the app, I skipped the tutorial and missed out on a lot of cool features that could have made my life easier. Then a year later I went back and did the tutorial and found out there was all this stuff I didn’t know about, and I was doing some things the hard way. I’ve tried almost every productivity app there is, because I’m an app geek. I always end up coming back to this one because it’s simply the best. Well worth the money. I think I’ve spent $100 to get it on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and don’t regret it at all.

AmyB8484, Feb 08, 2021

My go-to task manager for almost a decade

I’ve been using things since the days of the first iPhone and iPad. I have tried countless todo apps over the years and always co,e back to Things. As a developer, a project manager, and an artist I have used a lot of task tracking and project management methodologies including Agile and scrum and Things still is number one not because it’s a better system than kanban but because it’s easier to stick to. As far as kanban boards versus an app like Things, I would say one needs both. Things is great for both task management and projects but is lacking when it comes to things like attachments and sharing assignments between people. That said, I have both Things and Trello and for years I have been starting Trello projects but never finish them unless I’m collaborating with others while I’m always checking and using Things. Pro-tip: if you start to find your todos are piling up, the list keeps growing, and it feels like you’re getting nothing done then you probably need to either delete the tasks that you keep putting off or move them into the Someday category. Momentum is the name of the game here and not ticking off tasks regularly will kill anyone’s motivation and then you stop using the app. No amount of reminders and push notifications will save you from yourself.

billpatrianakos, Mar 17, 2021

Thank you. This app has improved my quality of life.

I purchased this and started using it about six months ago. Every morning and throughout the day, I am able to see what needs to be done, and I can check off what has been done knowing I have a nice record of everything I have accomplished in any given day. I use it for work and home. It is nice that I can keep work and home separate, so that on weekends, I don’t have to be constantly reminded of everything I have to do in the upcoming week at work. Nor do I have to worry about whether I will remember to call someone or do something - it is already set up to remind me on any given day. I really enjoy: the projects feature; the repeating ability of the tasks you just have to do every so often; and the ability to move tasks up and down the day’s list depending on the order you choose. I just love this app! The instructions on how to use it could be a little more thorough, however, when I could not figure out how to set up the repeating function for “the first Monday in every month”, I sent an email and had a very helpful reply within 24 hours. Thank you

bleecs, May 05, 2018

You can (almost) manage your life with Things.

One year ago, I entered college devoid any task management system except the stock app Reminders. I was something of a mess — but, after a few missed auditions and forgotten assignments, I invested in Things. My year greatly improved. Things is a system you can trust. It’s saved me more than a few times, and the applications (especially the Mac app) are a joy to use and quite powerful.That said, there are a few areas in which a things lags behind the competition which you should know about before committing to the hefty price tag.1. It has no support for recurring tasks. If I’d like to be reminded of something every second Tuesday, I just have to hope that I remember (or fall back upon some inelegant calendar solution).2. I love that Things has an Apple Watch app - but it’s really ugly - and if you accidentally mark something as completed (say, a grocery list) it vanishes into oblivion, so far as the Watch is concerned, and leaves you wondering what it was you needed to buy.If Things addressed some of these concerns, I would happily give them a fifth star. But even as is, I thoroughly recommend Things to those seeking a robust imposter of order.

hapless101, Aug 02, 2019

Perfection.

Things 3 is as close to a perfect app as I have seen. The interface is beautiful, the function is logical and easy and smooth and efficient, and it is a joy to use. I have used every version of Things since the beginning, and they knocked it out of the park with this version. I stopped using Things on a daily basis many years ago because their updates were so infrequently, and they were not great listening to their customers requests (at least it seemed that way). I had sort of given them up for dead. However, they were clearly spending a lot of time figuring out how to make this work for everyone. I don’t know anyone that has used this app that doesn’t say this is one of the best apps on their device. My review applies to the iPhone, iPad and Mac apps equally. I wish they had added the ability to share tasks and task lists, as this seems to be the only glaring omission in one of the main benefits of apps like Wunderlist. However, if anything the fact that I am still using Things 3 on a daily basis shows you how great everything else they have done is despite this huge omission (IMHO).

Mac Daddy RB, Oct 23, 2017

Best To Do app lacking essential security/privacy feature

Wonderful app combines super attractive design and simplicity with almost any kind of level of control you would want in a to-do/planning/reminder type app. However, the Things sync service, while it works great, does not encrypt your data from end to end (as I understand it). This means the data is accessible to Things employees, potential hackers, and any future corporation that might decide to buy the maker of Things. Yes, they do encrypt the data when it is syncing, but they retain the ability do decrypt it. They say only a few employees have access to your data and that they will carefully guard it, but this kind of app has all kinds of sensitive personal and/or work related data - why risk this when there is a better way? Especially for a costly app like Things. Their competitor OmniFocus uses a sync system that encrypts all your data in a manner that prevents these problems. Unfortunately, while a good app, OmnniFocus provides so much power it distracts me from actually getting things done.

masomenos, Jan 23, 2020

I am kinda mad that I did not buy it earlier.

After trying several todo apps over the years, I finally broke down and bought Things 3. I am kinda mad that I did not do it earlier. I have used many todo apps over the years but have always ended up with unusable clutter. Separating my lists by app for work and personal did not help much either since that meant having that many more apps on my phone. Each just ended up in a folders like Productivity and Work apps which meant 2 taps to get to an app to see what needed to be done next. Since they did not integrate my calendar I had to check both the todo apps and calendar to see what was going on on a given day. In short, that doesn’t work and I still had the challenge of balancing my home and work responsibilities with just my brain. That is needlessly stressful and every few months I would look for yet another way to solve the problem.I balked at spending even more money on yet another todo app but I had heard good things about Things for years so I finally took the plunge on the iPhone. I transferred all my lists from other apps and deleted them so that Things 3 would have a prominent place on my home screen. Several months in and I love it! One place to see everything including my color coded calendars and now I own it on iPad and Mac! Less stress, so happy!

Rhomphaia, Feb 27, 2019

Excellent minimalist design but missing useful capabilities

I like Things. It was my go to app for a long time, despite the very infrequent updates. I like how things organizes tasks into both areas and projects, reflecting that aspect of David Allen’s GTD method. I think the way it displays headings, notes (for both projects and tasks), and subtasks makes the most sense out of all the major task list options out there. Finally, Things is not a subscription service, something I greatly appreciate.What makes me struggle with Things is that it doesn’t use smart filters, so, say, I could have an ad hoc task list based on priority or other characteristic (for example, I tag my tasks based on how much energy and focus they require). Things also doesn’t organize based on tags very well. Instead of allowing you to just select a tag and see all tasks with that tag, you have to use the search function... which, for some reason, won’t show tasks with _no_ tag. On the one hand, I would like this sort of functionality. On the other, I would not want Things to become a subscription service to get there. It’s a real catch-22.

TPB, Esq., Jan 02, 2020

Description

Get things done! The award-winning Things app helps you plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress toward your goals. Best of all, it’s easy to use.

Within the hour, you’ll have everything off your mind and neatly organized—from routine tasks to your biggest life goals—and you can start focusing on what matters today. “Things offers the best combination of design and functionality of any app we tested, with nearly all the features of other power user applications and a delightful interface that never gets in the way of your work.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times KEY FEATURES • Your To-Dos Your basic building block is the almighty To-Do—each a small step toward a great accomplishment. You can add notes, tag it, schedule it, and break it down into smaller steps. • Your Projects Create a Project for any big goal, then add the to-dos to reach it. Use headings to structure your list as you outline your plan. There’s also a place to jot down your notes, and a deadline to keep you on schedule. • Your Areas Create an Area for each sphere of your life, such as Work, Family, Finance, and so on. This keeps everything neatly organized, and helps you see the big picture as you set your plans in motion. • Your Plan Everything on your schedule is neatly laid out in the Today and Upcoming lists, which show your to-dos and calendar events. Each morning, see what you planned for Today and decide what you want to do. The rest is down to you :) MORE THINGS TO LOVE As you dive deeper, you’ll find Things packed with helpful features. Here are just a few: • Reminders — set a time and Things will remind you. • Repeaters — automatically repeat to-dos on a schedule you set. • This Evening — a special place for your evening plans. • Calendar integration — see your events and to-dos together. • Tags — categorize your to-dos and quickly filter lists. • Quick Find — instantly locate to-dos, headings, or tags. • Type Travel — jump from list to list with your keyboard; just start typing! • Magic Plus — drag the + button to insert to-dos anywhere in a list. • Share extension — create to-dos with content from other apps. • Widgets — see your lists on the home screen. • Mail to Things — forward an email to Things; now it’s a to-do. • And much more! MADE FOR IPAD Things is tailored to the iPad, with excellent pro features as well. Chief among them is the outstanding support for your keyboard & trackpad. You can edit your to-dos without touching the screen, utilize plenty of shortcuts, and navigate your lists at blistering speed—just start typing! “Things has the best implementation of external keyboard support I’ve ever seen in an iPad app.” —Federico Viticci, MacStories You can also enjoy a beautiful dark mode at sunset, connect your calendars, add widgets to your home screen, scribble with Apple Pencil, open multiple windows, create to-dos via Siri, import from Reminders—Things can do it all! There’s even Shortcuts integration if you want to automate your workflows. AWARD-WINNING DESIGN Made in Stuttgart, with two Apple Design Awards to its name, Things is a fine example of German engineering: designed not only to look fantastic, but to be perfectly functional as well. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, then polished to perfection. “It’s like the unicorn of productivity tools: deep enough for serious work, surprisingly easy to use, and gorgeous enough to enjoy staring at.” —Apple GET THINGS TODAY Whatever it is you want to accomplish in life, Things can help you get there. Install the app today and see what you can do! • Things is also available for Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch (sold separately). • Sync is provided for free via our Things Cloud service. • A free trial is available for Mac: thingsapp.com If you have any questions, please get in touch. We provide professional support and will be glad to help you!