Choose OmniFocus if you want
Detailed planning and weekly reviews on Apple.
Detailed planning with perspectives and weekly reviews, for people who want a system rather than plain lists. It is Apple-only and offers a 14-day trial rather than a free plan, unlike Todoist or TickTick.
Choose Things if you want
Daily planning on Apple devices.
A focused daily planner with Today, Anytime, Upcoming and Someday lists and Things Cloud sync across Apple devices. It is paid and Apple-only, which leaves out Windows, Android and the web.
Side by side
 OmniFocus |  Things | |
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| Score | 88.0 | 89.0 |
| Rank in list | #4 of 8 | #3 of 8 |
| Price | PaidOne-time purchase or subscription; 14-day free trial | PaidSold separately for each Apple platform; price shown in your currency |
| Free to use | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOSiOS, iPadOSmacOS, iOS, iPadOS | macOSiOS, iPadOSmacOS, iOS, iPadOS |
| Made by | The Omni Group | Cultured Code |
| Free to use | No | No |
| Apple devices only | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Detailed planning and weekly reviews on Apple | Daily planning on Apple devices |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about OmniFocus vs Things
- Is Things better than OmniFocus?
- Things ranks higher in our list of to-do list apps (#3 against #4, score 89.0 against 88.0), but the gap is small and the better choice depends on what you need. OmniFocus is best for: detailed planning and weekly reviews on Apple. Things is best for: daily planning on Apple devices.
- Which is cheaper, OmniFocus or Things?
- OmniFocus: One-time purchase or subscription; 14-day free trial. Things: Sold separately for each Apple platform; price shown in your currency.
- Do OmniFocus and Things run on the same platforms?
- OmniFocus supports macOS, iOS, iPadOS. Things supports macOS, iOS, iPadOS.