Company Introduction
Overview: Things is a premium task management application developed by Cultured Code, designed exclusively for the Apple ecosystem (macOS, iOS, iPadOS). It is renowned for its beautiful design, fluid interactions, and powerful GTD-inspired task management capabilities.
Cultured Code is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, founded by a team of design-passionate developers. Things 1 was first released in 2008, followed by continuous iteration. Things 3 launched in 2017 and is widely regarded as the most elegant task management tool on macOS and iOS. Things employs a hierarchical structure of Today, Projects, and Areas to help users organize and track personal and work tasks efficiently.
Related provider: Things Provider
Core Products
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Things 3 (Task Management) | Flagship task manager for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS |
| Things Cloud | Cloud sync service for real-time cross-device data synchronization |
| Quick Entry | Global hotkey for capturing tasks instantly without opening the app |
| Projects | Organize tasks into projects with milestones and deadlines |
| Areas | Categorize tasks by life/work domains (e.g., Work, Personal, Learning) |
| Today View | Daily task dashboard focusing on today's priorities |
| Tags & Checklists | Flexible tagging system and task checklist items |
| Things URL Scheme | Deep URL integration supporting automation and Shortcuts |
Core Strengths
| Strength | Description |
|---|---|
| Award-Winning Design | Apple Design Award winner with elegant UI and fluid interactions |
| GTD Methodology | Built on Getting Things Done principles for scientific task management |
| Apple Ecosystem | Native Apple integration with iCloud sync and Shortcuts support |
| Quick Capture | Quick Entry hotkey for capturing ideas anytime, anywhere |
| Focus Mode | Today view eliminates decision fatigue by focusing on daily priorities |
Key Milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Cultured Code founded in Stuttgart, Germany |
| 2008 | Things 1 released on the Mac App Store |
| 2011 | Things for iOS launched on iPhone and iPad |
| 2015 | Things 2 released with project management and tags |
| 2017 | Things 3 launched, winning the Apple Design Award |
| 2020-2025 | Continued improvements to Things Cloud sync and Shortcuts integration |
Market Position
Things' main competitors in the premium task management market include:
| Competitor | Company | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|
| OmniFocus | The Omni Group | Most powerful GTD tool with deepest feature set |
| Todoist | Doist | Cross-platform with strong team collaboration |
| TickTick | Appest | Feature-rich with built-in Pomodoro timer |
| Reminders | Apple | Native iOS/macOS reminder app, free |
| Bear | Shiny Frog | Notes and task management combined |
| Notion | Notion Labs | All-in-one collaboration and documentation platform |
