# Things 3 vs GoodTask

The clearest difference is price: GoodTask at Free against Things 3's $9.99. GoodTask also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). Things 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (28K vs 2K). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GoodTask is free to download; Things 3 costs $9.99 up front. GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Things 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Things 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things 3 has 28K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 73% of GoodTask's.

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, GoodTask every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | GoodTask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-and-planner/id1068039220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## 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


### GoodTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-and-planner/id1068039220)

Organize your day and manage tasks with this powerful project manager. It syncs with your existing Reminders and Calendars, offering customizable views and smart lists to help you get things done.

**Highlights:** Syncs with iOS Reminders & Calendars, Customizable recurring tasks, List, Day, Week, Month, and Board views, Smart Lists with filters, Quick Actions for editing tasks, App Icon Badge & Notifications, Apple Watch and Today Widget support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoodTask Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Support Once | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Support | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential app
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Comprehensive feature set
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, freezes, sync problems)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Paywall blocks access to key features
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade/purchase model

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders disappearing or not syncing properly
- Widgets not working as expected
- Notifications not working reliably
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- Automatic date and time parsing
- Ability to add calendar events
- Folders or hierarchical organization
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Browser/desktop access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

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

### Is GoodTask free?

GoodTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Things 3 or GoodTask?

Things 3 is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while GoodTask averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Things 3 or GoodTask have ads?

Neither Things 3 nor GoodTask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Things 3 or GoodTask?

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, and GoodTask every 4 days. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and GoodTask on October 19, 2026.

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