# Things 3 for Mac

> The task manager that feels like paper, only smarter.

Things turns projects, areas and a Today list into a calm daily plan. Every interaction is tuned for speed, from Quick Entry to Magic Plus, and it syncs across Mac, iPhone and iPad.

## Facts

- Price: $49.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: Cultured Code
- Category: Productivity
- Website: https://culturedcode.com/things/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/things-3/id904280696
- Requires: macOS 13.3 or later
- App Store version: 3.24.1
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/things-3/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 904280696
```

## Questions

### How much does Things 3 cost?

Things 3 costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download Things 3 for Mac?

Download Things 3 from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (culturedcode.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Things 3 from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 904280696`.

### Which macOS version does Things 3 need?

The Mac App Store version of Things 3 requires macOS 13.3 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Things 3?

Other productivity apps for Mac worth a look are OmniFocus (subscription), BusyCal (one-time purchase), Raycast (free + pro) and Fantastical (subscription).

## Alternatives in Productivity

- [OmniFocus](https://macworthy.com/apps/omnifocus/): Industrial-strength GTD for complex lives. (Subscription)
- [BusyCal](https://macworthy.com/apps/busycal/): A deeply configurable calendar for busy schedules. (One-time purchase)
- [Raycast](https://macworthy.com/apps/raycast/): A faster way to do everything on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Fantastical](https://macworthy.com/apps/fantastical/): A calendar that understands plain sentences. (Subscription)
- [Alfred](https://macworthy.com/apps/alfred/): The launcher power users have trusted for a decade. (Free + Pro)
- [Cardhop](https://macworthy.com/apps/cardhop/): Contacts, rebuilt around a single search field. (Subscription)
- [Timing](https://macworthy.com/apps/timing/): Automatic time tracking that needs no timers. (Subscription)
- [Session](https://macworthy.com/apps/session/): A focus timer that blocks the noise. (Free + Pro)

Tags: tasks, gtd, planning