# Things 3 vs MY PA PLANNER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things 3 at 77% against MY PA PLANNER's 0%. Things 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). MY PA PLANNER's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MY PA PLANNER is free to download; Things 3 costs $9.99 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things 3 has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Things 3's written reviews are positive against 0% of MY PA PLANNER's.

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, MY PA PLANNER every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | MY PA PLANNER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pa-planner/id1641721536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [alexandra Stearn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641721538) |

## What reviewers say

### Things 3

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Productivity, #30 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


### MY PA PLANNER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pa-planner/id1641721536)

This app helps users understand how their data is collected and shared. It provides information on data privacy and security practices, which may vary based on usage, region, and age. The developer may update this information over time.

**Highlights:** Data collection transparency, Data sharing practices, Privacy policy information, Security measures, Developer updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

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

### Is MY PA PLANNER free?

MY PA PLANNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Things 3 or MY PA PLANNER?

Things 3 is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while MY PA PLANNER averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Things 3 or MY PA PLANNER have ads?

MY PA PLANNER shows ads; Things 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Things 3 or MY PA PLANNER?

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, and MY PA PLANNER every 3 weeks. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on November 5, 2026 and MY PA PLANNER on November 3, 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.*