The Sorted³ Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Sorted³ in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Sorted³
The Insider’s Guide
Day planner that puts tasks, events and notes on one timeline
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from Sorted³’s own pages.
Made by StaySorted Limited · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Sorted³’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Sorted³’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 29 of the 127 other to-do list apps we grade
Sorted³ is a task and day-planning app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It places tasks, calendar events and notes on a single timeline and can auto-schedule tasks into the free time in a day. The app is free to use, and a separate one-time PRO purchase on each platform unlocks the rest.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Sorted³, taken from its own pages and our grades.
There is a timeline and scheduling method to learn first.
- 1
Best for auto-scheduling tasks on a day timeline for Apple devices
The core app is free, but iOS and Mac PRO are separate one-time purchases, and it runs on Apple devices only.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS).
- 3
There is a free plan
The core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and macOS.
- 5
Unified timeline
Tasks, calendar events and notes sit together on one timeline for the day, with formatted notes and attachments on both.
- 6
Auto Schedule
Fits your tasks into the open time in a day so you can see what is realistic to finish.
- 7
Time Ruler and Magic Select
Gestures to shift, merge or split tasks and push the rest of the day around when plans change.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 29 of 127
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Sorted³ you could make: tasks, calendar, time blocking and natural-language input. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Sorted³ at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- StaySorted Limited
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for auto-scheduling tasks on a day timeline for Apple devices
Sorted3 puts tasks and calendar on one timeline and schedules them for you. The core app is free, but iOS and Mac PRO are separate one-time purchases, and it runs on Apple devices only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | PRO is $14.99 once on iOS or $24.99 on Mac, under a year of the to-do middle subscription ($48). |
| Free plan and trial | C | The core app is free with no subscription and PRO can be previewed for 14 days, but the pages do not say which features need PRO. |
| Features | C | Timeline, auto scheduling, lists, repeat rules and widgets, but sync goes through iCloud only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. There is a timeline and scheduling method to learn first. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone, iPad and Mac only, with no Windows, Android or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Sorted³ is for
- Fits if you use only Apple devices and want tasks placed on a timeline
- Works for people who like to plan each day by time blocks
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Pricey if you want both devices, as iOS and Mac PRO are separate purchases
- Watch out: the pages do not spell out which features are free and which need PRO
- Watch out: sync is through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices
Good to know
Good for
- Apple users who plan the day around their calendar
- People who want to see tasks and meetings in one timeline
- Buyers who prefer paying once instead of subscribing
Worth knowing
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac only; the vendor's pages list no Windows, Android or web version.
- iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, so using both costs more than either alone.
- The vendor's text does not spell out which features are free and which need PRO.
- Sync goes through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$14.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
Sorted³ has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS).
Free
$0
Core app on iOS and macOS; the vendor calls it free forever.
PRO for iOS
$14.99
one-time, iOS only
Unlocks the full app on iPhone and iPad; shown on the vendor's pricing section with a hidden note about a limited-time community promo.
PRO for macOS
$24.99
one-time, macOS only
Unlocks the full app on Mac. iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, and the App Store says a bundle is also sold.
The free plan
The core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days.
Trying it first
14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing
Read from sortedapp.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
Day planner that puts tasks, events and notes on one timeline. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, tasks, natural-language input, time blocking, auto-scheduling, calendar.
Timeline, auto scheduling, lists, repeat rules and widgets, but sync goes through iCloud only.
- Unified timeline
- Tasks, calendar events and notes sit together on one timeline for the day, with formatted notes and attachments on both.
- Auto Schedule
- Fits your tasks into the open time in a day so you can see what is realistic to finish.
- Time Ruler and Magic Select
- Gestures to shift, merge or split tasks and push the rest of the day around when plans change.
- Folders, lists and tags
- Organize larger work into folders, lists and tags, and split big tasks into smaller ones.
- Natural language and repeat rules
- The App Store listing names natural language entry, repeat rules, Siri integration and a URL scheme.
- iCloud sync and widgets
- Syncs through iCloud and offers widgets for iOS and macOS.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
- iCloud
- Apple Calendar
- Siri
Sorted³ is made by StaySorted Limited.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
29/127
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
Sorted³'s GPA of 2.4 is higher than 29 of the 127 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 70 of 127) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 7).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 128 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Sorted³’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 70 of 127
- CFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 127
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 127
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 127
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 of 127
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Sorted³ you could make: tasks, calendar, time blocking and natural-language input. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 78 of the 127 other to-do list apps grade higher. It costs $14.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Tasks, calendar, time blocking and natural-language input: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A scheduler that rearranges your day as things move.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets and Siri.
What this rests on. Sorted³’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Things 3, OmniFocus, GoodTask, 2Do and Superlist
The 5 tools Sorted³ is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Things 3
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase.
- Sorted³ has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Sorted³ also covers time blocking and auto-scheduling.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown.
- 2.4GPA
OmniFocus
Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion.
- Sorted³ has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
GoodTask
Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar.
- Sorted³ has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Sorted³ also covers natural-language input, time blocking and auto-scheduling.
- GoodTask also covers templates and kanban boards.
- 2.6GPA
2Do
Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- Sorted³ also covers time blocking and auto-scheduling.
- 2Do also covers Markdown.
- 2.6GPA
Superlist
Free plan · from $5/mo
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes.
- Only Superlist lists a web app.
- Only Superlist lists an Android app.
- Sorted³ can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Sorted³ free?
Sorted³ has a free plan. The core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days.
How much does Sorted³ cost?
Sorted³ lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Sorted³ work on?
Sorted³ is available on iOS and macOS.
Does Sorted³ have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Sorted³ is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does Sorted³ have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Sorted³ is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is Sorted³ open source?
Sorted³ is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Sorted³ integrate with?
Sorted³'s listing names iCloud, Apple Calendar and Siri. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Sorted³ have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing.
Who makes Sorted³?
Sorted³ is made by StaySorted Limited.
What are the alternatives to Sorted³?
The closest alternatives to Sorted³ in our directory are Things 3, OmniFocus, GoodTask, 2Do and Superlist.
How does Sorted³ compare with other to-do list apps?
Sorted³'s GPA of 2.4 is higher than 29 of the 127 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
Could I make my own version of Sorted³?
The plain part of Sorted³ you could make: tasks, calendar, time blocking and natural-language input.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Sorted³’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Sorted³'s own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by StaySorted Limited. Prices change, so check sortedapp.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Sorted³, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sorted3
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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