# Things 3 vs Rootsie

The clearest difference is price: Rootsie at Free against Things 3's $9.99. Things 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (28K vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Rootsie is free to download; Things 3 costs $9.99 up front. Rootsie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Things 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rootsie 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, Rootsie every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things 3 | Rootsie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootsie-home-task-management/id6764670153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) | [Christopher Lowcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895872245) |

## What reviewers say

### Things 3

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Productivity, #26 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


### Rootsie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootsie-home-task-management/id6764670153)

This app helps you manage home maintenance tasks with customizable reminders, cost tracking, and contractor information. It allows for household sharing and ensures your data remains private.

**Highlights:** Customizable recurring reminders, Task scheduling and rescheduling, Cost tracking per property and task, Contractor contact and rating storage, Household sharing and syncing, Data export to CSV, Privacy-first design with no tracking or ads

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootsie Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things 3 free?

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

### Is Rootsie free?

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

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

Rootsie is rated higher. Things 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Rootsie averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Things 3 or Rootsie have ads?

Neither Things 3 nor Rootsie shows ads.

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

Things 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Rootsie every 2 weeks. Most recently, Things 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rootsie on October 17, 2026.

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