Chris Raroque
Things 3 pricing at a glance
As of July 23, 2026, Things 3 is sold as separate one-time purchases: $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch, $19.99 for iPad, and $29.99 for Vision Pro. The full set totals $109.96.
Plan | Current price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
Mac | $49.99 one time | Desktop planning and the only free trial |
iPhone + Apple Watch | $9.99 one time | Mobile capture and watch access |
iPad | $19.99 one time | Tablet planning |
Vision Pro | $29.99 one time | visionOS access |
The apps sync without a separate subscription, but each platform purchase is distinct. Most people should buy only the devices they actually plan to use.
Can you try Things 3 before buying?
Cultured Code offers a 15-day fully featured trial for the Mac app. There is no official trial for iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro and no permanent free version.
Is Things 3 worth the price?
Things is easy to justify for committed Apple users who value polish and want to avoid recurring fees. The separate purchases feel expensive when you need several platforms or expect web, Windows, Android, or collaboration.
Things 3 is probably worth it if…
You use Apple devices and want a polished personal task manager
You prefer a one-time purchase over another subscription
Things’ clean project, area, and Today structure matches how you think
Things 3 may not be worth it if…
You need web, Windows, Android, or team collaboration
Buying separate platform versions feels unreasonable
You want tasks planned directly beside multiple external calendars
Polish inspires devotion. Separate device purchases still sting.
The best reviews describe Things as life-changing and worth every penny. The recurring criticism is equally clear: paying separately for Mac, iPhone, and iPad can make a simple one-time purchase feel fragmented.
EvienneK.SEA
App Store
What works
This deceptively simple app reshaped my life.
Have ski…
App Store
What works
Worth every penny. I would buy it again and again.
bigballerbrandd
App Store
Price concern
It feels like a scam having to buy this on all of your devices.
TahoeIsGreat…
App Store
Price concern
At about $80 across three platforms, I expect stronger support for new OS features.
Review snapshot checked July 23, 2026: Things 3’s U.S. App Store listing showed 4.8/5 from 27,750 ratings. Every quote links to the review listing. Illustrated avatars are generated from reviewer handles and are not claimed likenesses.
Alternatives if Things 3 is not the right fit
Compare platforms and payment model before features.
Your real need | Try | Why it may fit better |
|---|---|---|
A visual day across web and apps | Calendar-first planning with a permanent free plan | |
A mature cross-platform task manager | Web, Windows, Android, collaboration, and strong recurring tasks | |
Deeper Apple GTD workflows | Custom perspectives, reviews, automation, and more complexity |
Ellie is our product. Choose Ellie when calendar context, web access, or lower upfront cost matter more than native Apple polish. Choose Things when you want a refined personal task manager, live entirely in Apple’s ecosystem, and prefer ownership to subscriptions.
What Things 3 includes
Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday views
Areas, projects, headings, checklists, tags, and deadlines
Fast Quick Entry and native Apple interactions
Free Things Cloud sync between purchased devices
Family Sharing support for eligible App Store purchases
Family Sharing, education, and upgrades
Family Sharing
Things supports Apple’s Family Sharing for eligible purchases, which can improve household value. Everyone still needs compatible Apple devices.
Education pricing
Cultured Code does not publish a direct student discount. Mac buyers may be able to use Apple education channels where applicable, but that is separate from Things pricing.
Future major versions
The purchase includes the current major version and its updates. A future paid major upgrade is possible, so one-time purchase does not necessarily mean every future version forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Things 3 a subscription?
No. Each Things 3 app is a one-time purchase.
How much does Things 3 cost on every device?
Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro together cost $109.96 at current U.S. prices.
Can I try Things 3 for free?
Only the Mac app has an official 15-day trial.
Do I have to buy Things 3 for every device?
You buy the platform versions you need. The iPhone purchase includes Apple Watch, while Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro are separate.
Does Things 3 have a student discount?
Cultured Code does not publish a direct student discount.
Sources and methodology
U.S. prices and trial availability were checked July 23, 2026 against Cultured Code’s official site and App Store listings. The total is simple arithmetic across all four current platform purchases.
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