2Do vs Things 3

Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.

2Do

Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription

Free plan · from $9.99 one-time

Things 3

Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase

Free trial · from $9.99 one-time

Where they differ

2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
2Do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
Only 2Do lists an Android app.

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	2Do	Things 3
Pricing	Free plan	Free trial
Starts at	$9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately	$9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately
Free plan	The Android app is a free, non-expiring download. Cloud sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes are a 14-day trial there and need a one-time in-app purchase to keep.	None
Free trial	14-day free trial of 2Do Mac; Android's Pro features also run as a 14-day trial	15-day free trial of the Mac app with every feature. There is no trial on iPhone, iPad or Vision.
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iOS
Android
Made by	Beehive Innovations	Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG
Price read from	2doapp.com	apps.apple.com
Checked	Oct 5, 2026	Oct 4, 2026

2Do

Things 3

2Do

The Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are separate purchases at $49.99, $9.99 and $19.99.
The Mac license covers 18 months of updates; newer versions then require a renewal, while the last covered version keeps working.
Apps are listed for macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android only; there is no Windows or web version.
On Android, sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes need a one-time in-app purchase after a 14-day trial.

Things 3

Apple devices only: the vendor states it will not work on Windows, Android, Linux or in a web browser.
Mac, iPhone, iPad and Vision apps are separate purchases with no bundle; all four come to $109.96.
Real-time sharing of to-dos or lists with other people is not supported.
Only the Mac app has a free trial.

2Do

Tasks, checklists and projects: A simple task can be turned into a checklist and then into a project with sub-tasks. Color-coded lists and List Groups keep related work together.
Natural language entry: Dates, times, repeats, alerts, durations, priority, tags, lists and saved places typed into a task title are filled into their own fields, in ten languages.
Smart Lists, tags and Focus: Searches across titles, tags, notes and dates can be saved as Smart Lists. Tags can be grouped or paused to hide their tasks, and Focus narrows a list to chosen conditions.
Sync through a service you choose: Devices sync through Dropbox, iCloud, Apple Reminders, Todoist, Toodledo, Fastmail, Fruux or another CalDAV server. A list can also be shared with people nearby over Wi-Fi.
Alarms and Nearby: A task can carry several alerts, including alarms that repeat until they are dealt with. Location-tagged tasks show up in a Nearby panel when you are close by.
Automation on the Mac: The Mac app includes an MCP server for Claude and other agents, along with AppleScript, Apple Shortcuts and URL schemes. Email sent to a private address becomes a task.

Things 3

Today and This Evening: The Today list puts the day's calendar events at the top and to-dos underneath, with a separate This Evening section for tasks meant for later in the day.
Upcoming: A view of the days ahead with scheduled to-dos, repeating items, deadlines and calendar events. A to-do can be dragged to another day to reschedule it.
Projects, headings and checklists: Headings split a project into categories or milestones, and a single to-do can carry a checklist of smaller steps along with notes written in Markdown.
Dates in plain words: The Jump Start popover accepts dates typed as "Tomorrow", "Saturday" or "in four days", and a time-based reminder can be added to any to-do.
Quick Entry and Quick Find: Quick Entry on Mac creates a to-do while you are working in another app. Quick Find searches projects, to-dos and tags as you type.
Things Cloud sync: To-dos sync between your devices through the vendor's own Things Cloud service at no extra charge.

2Do

2Do Android$0
Free download on Google Play. In-app purchases, listed at $1.99 to $15.99 per item, unlock sync, backups, alerts and Markdown notes.
2Do for iPhone$9.99
one-time purchase
The iPhone app, which also runs on Apple Watch. Sold on the App Store with no subscription.
2Do for iPad$19.99
one-time purchase
The iPad app, sold separately from the iPhone app and from the Mac license.
2Do Mac$49.99
one-time license with 18 months of updates
Perpetual license for one person on up to 5 personal Macs. After 18 months, further updates need a renewal at 20% off.

Things 3

Things for iPhone & Watch$9.99
one-time purchase
The iPhone app, with the Apple Watch app included. Sold on the App Store.
Things for iPad$19.99
one-time purchase
The iPad app, bought separately from the iPhone and Mac apps.
Things for Vision$29.99
one-time purchase
The Apple Vision Pro app, bought separately from the other apps.
Things for Mac$49.99
one-time purchase
The Mac app, sold on the Mac App Store. A 15-day trial can be downloaded from the vendor's site.

2Do

Education
20% off for staff and students
The 2Do store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, arranged by emailing the vendor.
Other savings
Volume discounts from 2 Mac licenses
Discounts apply automatically at checkout: 10% for 2-4 licenses, 20% for 5-9, 25% for 10-49, 30% for 50-99 and 35% for 100 or more.
Other savings
20% off Mac license renewals
Renewing an existing 2Do Mac license, which adds another 18 months of updates, is discounted by 20%.

Things 3

Other savings
Shareable through Apple Family Sharing
Cultured Code supports Apple's Family Sharing, so one purchase of an app can be shared with family members at no extra cost.