Choose Things if you…
- only use Apple devices
- like to plan projects in detail
- would rather pay once than subscribe
The short version
Things is a structured planner for Apple devices. Areas, projects, headings, checklists, repeating to-dos and a Today, Upcoming, Anytime and Someday flow, bought once for each device type.
todrift is a simpler, more visual list for every device. One field of floating thoughts that grow when they’re urgent or important, on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web.
Side by side
| Things 3 | todrift | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Planning and organising on Apple devices | People who put things off and want less stress |
| How tasks look | Lists: Today, Upcoming, Anytime, Someday, projects | Floating blobs that grow with urgency and importance |
| Structure | Areas, projects, headings, checklists, tags, repeating to-dos | Just thoughts, each with a date and importance. Pro has separate boards |
| Platforms | Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision. No Windows, Android or web | iPhone, iPad, Android, and any web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook |
| Price | One-time purchase for each platform, with a free trial | Free. Pro adds more boards and themes, with a month free to try. |
| Sync | Free with Things Cloud | Free with a todrift account |
Things is a trademark of its owner. todrift isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by it. Details checked in October 2026; features and prices change, so check their site for the latest.
Choose todrift if you…
- use Windows, Android or a work computer’s browser
- want less structure, not more
- keep finding your lists turn into guilt
- want to see what matters at a glance
Questions
Is there a todrift app for Mac or Windows?
Use the web app in any browser. On a computer it has keyboard shortcuts, and in Chrome or Edge you can install it so it opens in its own window.
Does todrift have a Someday list?
In a way. Set a thought to Whenever and it floats small and quietly in the background until you give it a day or decide it matters.
Does todrift have projects or checklists?
No. A thought is just its words. If you want separate spaces for work and home, todrift Pro has boards.
Is todrift free?
Yes. Adding, sorting, syncing and the full list are all free. todrift Pro adds separate boards (work, home, that side project) and more themes, and you can try it free for a month.
More about todrift
Why todriftA to-do list that doesn’t stress you out.
todrift vs TickTickOne thing, done quietly.
How it worksWhy urgent thoughts grow and the rest fade.
For ADHD brainsA list that doesn’t show you everything at once.
No overdue tasksMissed dates grow bigger, never red.
To-do list anxietyWhen the list is what’s stressing you out.