# Things 3 vs Actions

The clearest difference is price: Actions at Free against Things 3's $9.99. Actions also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Things 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (77% vs 51%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Actions is free to download; Things 3 costs $9.99 up front. Actions sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Things 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Things 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Things 3's written reviews are positive against 51% of Actions's.

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, Actions fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-to-do-list-organizer/id1227402276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 9.8K |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) |

## What reviewers say

### Things 3

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Productivity, #31 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 from daily routines to larger life ambitions.

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

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-to-do-list-organizer/id1227402276)

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a digital card-based system. Easily create, schedule, and manage to-dos using natural language input and receive timely reminders. Syncs across devices for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Create Action Cards for reminders, Natural language scheduling, Drag and drop organization, Color-coded lists, Schedule view, Swipe to complete/delete, Cloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🔍 Great organizational features
- ⏱️ Helpful reminders and scheduling
- 🤝 Good integration with Timepage app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent task ordering and rearranging
- 🕰️ Slow performance and app crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription model and high pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks disappearing or not updating
- Completed tasks not properly tracked in Logbook
- Inability to move tasks between lists
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop
- Crashes when scheduling complex tasks

**Requested features**

- Add location-based reminders
- Implement priority settings for tasks
- Allow more color customization options
- Provide desktop/web app version
- Add checklist functionality within tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

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

### Is Actions free?

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

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

Things 3 is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Actions averages 4.6 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Things 3 or Actions have ads?

Neither Things 3 nor Actions shows ads.

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

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Actions fortnightly. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Actions on November 6, 2026.

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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.*