Things 3 has the right stuff
Exactly the right format for my needs. It’s intuitive to operate, clearly organized, and not overdone. It’s a great place for to-dos, projects, and all-around organizing and planning life actions. Integrates seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem and saves me an endless stream of paper.
A fantastic app - one suggestion
This is probably my favourite app and I use it all the time for work and personal stuff. It would be good to have some kind of highly visible starring/bolding/colouring to be able to apply to items so that you could differentiate these in your today list. I know you can use tags, but visibly it’s not the same.
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The best I’ve found
Frictionless and well designed task management software that allows me to use the GTD methodology. I’d be lost without it and I appreciate their opinionated approach to beautiful design and ease of use.
Version 3.22.11: bug report + my fave to-do app + how to make it better
BUG: When the iPad is dropped an “Undo Changes” dialogue box shows up. Please fix.
NOTE: this review is about the iPad-only app.
PROS:
The people who rave about how terrific it looks are right - it has a clean and simple design that works.
The plus button is a joy to use - being able to drag it to where I want to insert a task is the sort of user-friendly feature that Apple users will like.
I like how dragging the plus button to the bottom-left allows you to quickly add a task to the Inbox, so that the task doesn’t get lost in whatever checklist you happen to be on.
Lots of options: tags, reminders, repeats, due dates, deadlines… You can even add a checklist to a task that’s in a checklist. I keep it simple, but if you want it complicated, this app can handle it.
The syncing function (“Things Cloud”) is very fast - every device is synced within a few seconds.
I like the headlines feature - it’s a great way to split up a checklist into sections and make it easier to navigate.
The Dark Theme is easy on the eyes - every app should have this option.
The order of checklists syncs, so that you only have to change the order once, instead of on all devices.
The search function works fast and is available from every screen, not just the home screen.
HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER:
Allow us to hide individual sections at the top of the app: Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday, Logbook - I don't use them, so they just get in the way.
Add the option to have tasks, when moved to another project, appear at the top instead of the bottom.
Add spellcheck.
Add the option to sort tasks alphabetically.
Add the option to pin tasks to the top of the checklist.
If a task is created but it contains nothing, it should automatically be deleted.
Support Dynamic Type (in Settings) so that we increase the size of the text.
When moving a task, the second option is “No Project” - that should be renamed “Anytime” because that’s where it goes.
Add the option to undo actions.
In Settings-Things Cloud there is an option called “Edit Account” - but the only options are change password and delete account. Change the option to “Change Password/Delete Account” so that we don’t have to sign in to know this.
Add the option to make the search-bar always visible.
Add direct syncing with Google Calendar, for those of us who don’t use Apple’s default Calendar app.
Tags should be handled better - for example, I should be able to tap on a tag and see all tasks with the same tag.
Add the ability to share (for example, an app’s link from the App Store) to the Things app.
If you’re searching two terms, they have to be in the same order for results to show up. Make it so that the order doesn’t matter.
Add information about the “Things 3 for iPad” app, so we know why we should buy it instead of using the Things 3 iPhone app on the iPad.
CONCLUSION: I’ve used several to-do apps, and this is my favourite one - 5 stars.
NOTE: this review is about the iPad-only app.
PROS:
The people who rave about how terrific it looks are right - it has a clean and simple design that works.
The plus button is a joy to use - being able to drag it to where I want to insert a task is the sort of user-friendly feature that Apple users will like.
I like how dragging the plus button to the bottom-left allows you to quickly add a task to the Inbox, so that the task doesn’t get lost in whatever checklist you happen to be on.
Lots of options: tags, reminders, repeats, due dates, deadlines… You can even add a checklist to a task that’s in a checklist. I keep it simple, but if you want it complicated, this app can handle it.
The syncing function (“Things Cloud”) is very fast - every device is synced within a few seconds.
I like the headlines feature - it’s a great way to split up a checklist into sections and make it easier to navigate.
The Dark Theme is easy on the eyes - every app should have this option.
The order of checklists syncs, so that you only have to change the order once, instead of on all devices.
The search function works fast and is available from every screen, not just the home screen.
HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER:
Allow us to hide individual sections at the top of the app: Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday, Logbook - I don't use them, so they just get in the way.
Add the option to have tasks, when moved to another project, appear at the top instead of the bottom.
Add spellcheck.
Add the option to sort tasks alphabetically.
Add the option to pin tasks to the top of the checklist.
If a task is created but it contains nothing, it should automatically be deleted.
Support Dynamic Type (in Settings) so that we increase the size of the text.
When moving a task, the second option is “No Project” - that should be renamed “Anytime” because that’s where it goes.
Add the option to undo actions.
In Settings-Things Cloud there is an option called “Edit Account” - but the only options are change password and delete account. Change the option to “Change Password/Delete Account” so that we don’t have to sign in to know this.
Add the option to make the search-bar always visible.
Add direct syncing with Google Calendar, for those of us who don’t use Apple’s default Calendar app.
Tags should be handled better - for example, I should be able to tap on a tag and see all tasks with the same tag.
Add the ability to share (for example, an app’s link from the App Store) to the Things app.
If you’re searching two terms, they have to be in the same order for results to show up. Make it so that the order doesn’t matter.
Add information about the “Things 3 for iPad” app, so we know why we should buy it instead of using the Things 3 iPhone app on the iPad.
CONCLUSION: I’ve used several to-do apps, and this is my favourite one - 5 stars.
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WELL THOUGH THOUGHT OUT & FLAWLESS.
Things has helped me manage my life - personal and professionally since it first started over 10 yrs ago. I’ve tried other apps and nothing comes close to THINGS. I’d have serious problems w/o it. Thank you TEAM THINGS! You all are awesome in building and continually improving it!
