Things 3 is gorgeous. It's also a $50 investment that only works if you live entirely inside Apple's ecosystem. No Windows. No Android. No web access. No team sharing. Just you, your Apple devices, and some very pretty task management.
TaskLoco takes the opposite approach — sticky notes that work everywhere, sync instantly, and let your whole team collaborate. The question isn't which looks better. It's which one actually fits how you work.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Things 3
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Platform Support: Apple Paradise vs Universal Access
Things 3 is an Apple-exclusive masterpiece. iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — it's perfectly integrated across all Apple devices with handoff, widgets, and Siri shortcuts. The design follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines to the letter.
But that's where it ends. No Windows app. No Android app. No web interface. If you use a PC at work or have an Android phone, Things 3 becomes completely useless.
TaskLoco works everywhere. Native iPhone and Android apps. Full web interface. Chrome extension for one-click webpage capture. Your notes sync instantly across every device — Apple, Google, Microsoft, doesn't matter.
Team Collaboration: Solo Artist vs Team Player
Things 3 has zero team features. It's designed for personal productivity only. You can't share projects, assign tasks to others, or collaborate in any meaningful way. It's a solo productivity tool, full stop.
TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing. Create shared notes, assign tasks to team members, get email notifications when things change. Everyone sees updates in real-time across all their devices.
If you work alone and love Apple's design language, Things 3 makes sense. If you need to coordinate with others — even occasionally — TaskLoco is your only option between these two.
Features and Functionality: Natural Language vs Flexible Storage
Things 3 excels at natural language input. Type 'Call mom tomorrow at 3pm' and it automatically creates a task for 3pm tomorrow. The date parsing is genuinely impressive, and the interface feels like magic when it works.
TaskLoco takes a different approach — it's designed around the flexibility of sticky notes. Attach files directly to notes (10GB storage included). Embed photos and documents. Use the calendar view to see everything laid out by date. The Chrome extension captures any webpage in one click.
Things 3 has areas, projects, and tags for organization. TaskLoco keeps it simple with notes, reminders, and file attachments. Both approaches work, but TaskLoco's file handling is far superior.
Pricing: One-Time Purchase vs Ongoing Subscription
Things 3 uses a one-time purchase model. $49.99 for Mac, $19.99 for iPad, $9.99 for iPhone. If you want it on all your Apple devices, you're looking at around $80 total. No subscription fees, but also no ongoing feature updates — version 4 would require buying again.
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Things 3's pricing makes sense if you plan to use it for years without major updates. TaskLoco's subscription includes ongoing development, cloud sync, file storage, and team features that Things 3 simply doesn't offer.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | No free version — starts at $9.99 for iPhone |
| iPhone app | Native iPhone app with full sync | Beautiful native iPhone app with Siri shortcuts |
| Android app | Native Android app with full feature parity | No Android support — Apple devices only |
| Web interface | Full web app works in any browser | No web interface — desktop app only on Mac |
| Windows support | Works via web interface and Chrome extension | No Windows support — Mac only |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | No team features — personal use only |
| File attachments | 10GB storage included, direct file attachments | No file attachments — text and links only |
| Natural language input | Manual date/time entry only | Excellent natural language parsing for dates and times |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture to notes FREE | No browser extension |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline | Full offline access on all Apple devices |
| Reminders | Built-in reminders with Premium subscription | Sophisticated reminder system with location alerts |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar view with Premium | Today view and upcoming view, no traditional calendar |
| Project organization | Simple note-based organization | Areas, projects, and tags with hierarchy |
| Design quality | Clean, functional interface | Award-winning Apple design with beautiful animations |
| Cross-platform sync | Syncs across all devices and platforms | Syncs perfectly — but only across Apple devices |
| Pricing model | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | $80 total for all Apple devices (one-time purchase) |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Powerful search with filters and saved searches |
| Apple Watch support | No Apple Watch app | Native Apple Watch app with complications |
| Widgets | No widgets available | Multiple widget sizes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You work across multiple platforms — Apple, Windows, Android, web
- Your team needs to share tasks and collaborate on projects
- You frequently attach files, photos, or documents to your tasks
- You want one subscription that works everywhere instead of buying multiple apps
- You need web access from any computer without installing software
Use Things 3 if…
- You live entirely within Apple's ecosystem and have no plans to change
- You prefer one-time purchases over ongoing subscriptions
- You want the most beautiful, award-winning task management design
- Natural language input is important to your workflow
- You need sophisticated project organization with areas and tags
- Apple Watch integration is essential for your productivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Things 3 work on Windows or Android?
No. Things 3 is exclusively for Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. There's no Windows app, Android app, or web interface. If you use non-Apple devices, TaskLoco is your better option with full cross-platform support.
Does TaskLoco have natural language input like Things 3?
No. TaskLoco requires manual date and time entry for reminders. Things 3 excels at natural language parsing — you can type 'Call mom tomorrow at 3pm' and it automatically creates the right reminder. TaskLoco focuses on file attachments and team collaboration instead.
Which is cheaper — TaskLoco or Things 3?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) Things 3 costs about $80 total for iPhone ($9.99), iPad ($19.99), and Mac ($49.99) apps. Things 3 has no subscription fees, but also no ongoing updates or cloud features.
Can Things 3 share tasks with team members?
No. Things 3 has no team features — it's designed exclusively for personal productivity. TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing with real-time sync, shared notes, and email notifications when tasks change.
Does TaskLoco work offline like Things 3?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with up to 20 notes stored locally on your device. Things 3 has superior offline functionality across all Apple devices with full feature access. TaskLoco's other versions require internet connection for syncing.
Which has better file attachment support?
TaskLoco wins decisively. Premium includes 10GB storage with direct file attachments to notes — photos, documents, videos, anything. Things 3 doesn't support file attachments at all, only text and web links.
Is Things 3 worth it if I only use Apple devices?
If you're committed to Apple's ecosystem and work solo, Things 3 offers superior design and natural language input. But even Apple users benefit from TaskLoco's team sharing, file attachments, and web access when traveling or using shared computers.
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