# Things 3 vs Poko.guide

The clearest difference is price: Poko.guide at Free against Things 3's $9.99. Poko.guide also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Things 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Poko.guide is free to download; Things 3 costs $9.99 up front. Poko.guide sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Things 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poko.guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things 3 has 28K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Poko.guide's.

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, Poko.guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | Poko.guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokoguide-a-pokopia-tracker/id6760232423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [Gene Allister Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504317398) |

## What reviewers say

### Things 3

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Productivity, #38 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


### Poko.guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokoguide-a-pokopia-tracker/id6760232423)

This app provides comprehensive information and tracking for Pokopia, including creature habitats and a detailed map for base management. It serves as a central hub for all your Pokopia needs.

**Highlights:** Pokopia habitats and information, Full-featured map, Base tracking, Companion guide

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Elite | $6.99 | one-time |
| XL Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| XXL Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

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

### Is Poko.guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Things 3 or Poko.guide?

Poko.guide is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Poko.guide averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Things 3 or Poko.guide have ads?

Poko.guide shows ads; Things 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Things 3 or Poko.guide?

Things 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Poko.guide every 3 days. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Poko.guide on October 11, 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.*