# Things 3 vs Graphic for iPhone

The clearest difference is rating: Things 3 at 4.8 against Graphic for iPhone's 3.7. Things 3 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 95). Graphic for iPhone's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Things 3 costs $9.99 and Graphic for iPhone $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Things 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things 3 has 28K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Things 3's written reviews are positive against 57% of Graphic for iPhone's.

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, Graphic for iPhone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | Graphic for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews)** | [3.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphic-for-iphone/id1037960018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #135 |
| Size | 119 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [Picta, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/343770358) |

## What reviewers say

### Things 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Productivity, #32 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps you organize your life by planning your day, managing projects, and tracking progress toward your goals. It offers a clean interface to manage tasks, projects, and life areas, making it easy to focus on what matters.

**Highlights:** To-Do management, Project organization, Area categorization, Daily planning, Reminders and repeaters, Calendar integration, Share extension

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Powerful organization features
- 🗓️ Great calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for multiple devices
- 🌐 Lack of web/Windows app
- 🔀 Difficulty with task reordering
- 🔔 Lacking persistent notifications
- 📁 No file attachments

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to collapse headings and projects
- Location-based reminders
- Two-way calendar sync
- Shared task lists
- Customizable alert sounds


### Graphic for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphic-for-iphone/id1037960018)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Create detailed vector illustrations and designs on your mobile device. Offers a comprehensive suite of professional drawing tools, layer styles, and import/export options for various file formats, including PSD. Seamlessly integrate your work with other applications or continue on desktop.

**Highlights:** Full-featured Bezier Pen tool, Brush and Pencil tools, Layer styles with multiple strokes and effects, Import/export SVG, PDF, and PSD, Text on Path and Multi-style Text, Smart Alignment Guides, OpenGL-optimized drawing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

Things 3 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Graphic for iPhone free?

Graphic for iPhone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Things 3 or Graphic for iPhone?

Things 3 is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Graphic for iPhone averages 3.7 from 95 ratings.

### Do Things 3 or Graphic for iPhone have ads?

Neither Things 3 nor Graphic for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Things 3 or Graphic for iPhone?

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Graphic for iPhone every 5 months. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Graphic for iPhone on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Things 3 or Graphic for iPhone?

Things 3 currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Graphic for iPhone at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*