Superlist vs Things 3
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
Where they differ
- Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Superlist has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Superlist lists a web app.
- Only Superlist lists an Android app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
At a glance
| Superlist | Things 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly | $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately |
| Free plan | Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in a shared list, unlimited tasks and notes, 25MB uploads and 500MB of storage. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 15-day free trial of the Mac app with every feature. There is no trial on iPhone, iPad or Vision. |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Superlist Software GmbH | Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG |
| Price read from | superlist.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Superlist
- People who keep notes and tasks in the same place
- Small teams sharing lists and assigning tasks to each other
- Turning meeting recordings into follow-up tasks
Things 3
- People who work only on Apple devices
- Buyers who prefer a one-time purchase to a subscription
- One person planning their own tasks and projects
Worth knowing
Superlist
- The free plan is limited to 5 lists, 5 people per shared list and 500MB of storage.
- Integrations and voice input need Basic; unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat need Super.
- Billed monthly, Basic is $6 and Super is $25 per person; the lower headline prices apply to yearly billing.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; the vendor names macOS, iOS, Android and the web.
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.
Key features
Superlist
- Tasks and notes in one list
- Notes and details are written directly inside a task, and lists can contain nested sublists and subtasks to any depth.
- Shared lists
- Share a list to assign tasks and work on it with others in real time. A free shared list holds up to 5 people; on Basic the limit is 25 members per list.
- Talk voice input
- Say a task aloud and Talk creates it, including a due date and subtasks. Voice input is listed under the Basic and Super plans.
- AI meeting notes
- A meeting is recorded without a meeting bot, transcribed and summarized, and its action items become tasks. Unlimited meeting notes are part of Super.
- Integrations
- Basic and Super connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Linear and GitHub, and accept tasks sent by email forwarding.
- Quick add and widgets
- Tasks can be added by typing, by voice or from home and lock screen widgets without opening the app.
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.
Plans
Superlist
Free$0
Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in shared lists, unlimited tasks and notes, and 500MB of storage.
Basic$5
per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly
Unlimited lists, sublists and shared lists, all integrations, unlimited team members, Talk voice input and 25GB of storage.
Super$21
per person / month, billed yearly ($249); $25 billed monthly
Everything in Basic, plus unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat messages, Make AI generation, and email and Slack summarization.
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.
Ways to pay less
Superlist
- Annual discount
Yearly billing is labeled 20% off
The pricing page marks yearly billing as 20% off. Basic is $59 a year against $6 a month, and Super is $249 a year against $25 a month.
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.
