Comparison
Owldo vs Things.
Things 3 is widely considered the best-designed task manager on Apple platforms. Two things send people looking: they leave the Apple ecosystem, or they realize their tasks keep needing notes that Things does not really hold.
| Feature | Owldo | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Web | Apple devices only |
| Task management | Native, first-class | Native, excellent |
| Notes built in | Full rich-text notes | Short note per task |
| Tasks + notes share Spaces | Yes | No |
| Publish to the web | One tap | No |
| Pricing | Free local / $3/mo sync | One-time purchase per platform |
The platform wall
Things is Apple-only and sells per platform. If you switch to Android or need a Windows machine at work, the library does not come with you. Owldo syncs the same tasks and notes to every device you use.
Where Things wins
Things has impeccable design, a satisfying one-time purchase (no subscription), and a task model refined over years. For an all-Apple user who wants a pure to-do list, it is a joy.
Owldo wins on reach — every platform — and on keeping real notes attached to the work.
What you get with Owldo
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Things app for Windows or Android?
No — Things is Apple-only. Owldo offers a cross-platform alternative with tasks and notes together.
Does Owldo use a subscription instead of Things’ one-time price?
Owldo is free on one device; syncing everywhere is $3/month. Things charges once per Apple platform but does not sync beyond Apple.
What does Owldo add that Things doesn’t?
Full rich-text notes in the same Space as your tasks, one-tap web publishing, and every platform — not just Apple. Things stays a pure, beautifully made Apple-only to-do list.
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