Let's be honest: Things 3 is beautiful. Cultured Code spent years perfecting the interaction design, and the result is a task manager that feels like it was made by people who actually care about software. If you live entirely in the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, Mac — and you work alone, Things 3 is a genuinely excellent app.
The problem is that word: entirely. The moment you hand your Android-using colleague a task, or try to pull up your to-do list on a Windows laptop, Things 3 evaporates. There is no Android app. There is no web app. There is no Windows app. That's not a knock — it's a deliberate product decision — but it means a meaningful chunk of people searching for a Things 3 alternative aren't doing it because Things 3 is bad. They're doing it because Things 3 is simply unavailable to them. This article is for those people.
What Things 3 Does Genuinely Well (And Where It Stops)
Things 3 has two standout features that TaskLoco doesn't replicate and won't pretend to. First, natural language input: type "call Sarah Friday at 3pm" and Things 3 parses the task, the contact, the date, and the time automatically. It's fast and satisfying. TaskLoco does not have natural language input — you set your details in fields. Second, Things 3's design language is genuinely award-winning. Every screen feels considered. If aesthetic polish is your primary criterion and you own only Apple hardware, Things 3 earns its reputation.
But here's where it stops. Things 3 has no Android app, no web app, no Windows client, and no team-sharing features. It is a one-person, one-ecosystem app — by design. There's no real-time collaboration, no shared notes, no file attachments, and no way for a colleague to see your task list unless they're also on Apple hardware with access to your iCloud. For solo Apple users who want a beautiful personal task manager, that's fine. For everyone else, it's a wall.
How TaskLoco Fills the Gaps Things 3 Leaves Open
TaskLoco is built around sticky notes — the same mental model most people already use for quick task capture — but with a structured layer underneath. Each note can hold tasks, subtasks, due dates, file attachments, and a reminder that fires as a push notification directly to your phone or computer, with deep-link back to the original note so you land exactly where you need to be. Optional email and SMS notifications are available if you want them.
The key platform difference: TaskLoco Premium and Lite Plus+ run as a web app plus a Chrome extension. That means they work on any device with a browser — Android phones, Windows laptops, Chromebooks, whatever. You're not locked to a hardware ecosystem. The Chrome extension lets you clip any webpage into a note with one click, which is genuinely useful for research-heavy workflows.
For people who were using Things 3 solo and just need cross-device access, TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is free — sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes across all your devices, and use the Chrome extension at no cost. When you need reminders, file attachments, unlimited notes, and team sharing, that's TaskLoco Premium.
Team Sharing: The Feature Things 3 Simply Doesn't Have
Things 3 is a personal task manager. That's its identity. There's no mechanism for sending a note to a colleague, no shared project space, no way for your team to see what you're working on. For freelancers and solo operators, that's perfectly fine. For anyone who works with other humans, it becomes a bottleneck — you end up copying tasks into Slack, emailing yourself reminders, or maintaining a separate tool just for shared work.
TaskLoco Premium handles this with team sharing that works like email. You share a note, the recipient gets it, and they can clone it and make it their own — no permissions matrix to configure, no admin panel to manage, no access levels to worry about. Changes sync in real time. It's the simplest version of collaboration that actually works.
Each person on your team needs their own Premium subscription. There's no one-price-covers-everyone shortcut — but there's also no per-seat minimum, no enterprise negotiation, and no forced annual commitment. You add people when you need them.
File Attachments, Storage, and the Things 3 Gap
Things 3 supports checklists, notes, and tags inside tasks — but file attachments aren't part of the picture. If you need to attach a PDF brief to a task, or keep a signed contract next to the follow-up action it triggers, Things 3 isn't the right tool. You end up bouncing between your task app and your file storage app constantly.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage per person, and attachments live directly inside the note they belong to. Need more? Storage add-ons are available in 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, and 1TB tiers — stackable up to 100x. For most individuals and teams, the included 10GB handles day-to-day work without thinking about it.
The combination of tasks, reminders, files, calendar view, and team sharing in one place is what makes the switch from Things 3 feel like a gain rather than a compromise — even if you're giving up Things 3's natural language input and its particular visual elegance.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Android support | Yes — web app works on any Android browser | No Android app, no web app — Apple only |
| Web app (browser access) | Yes — Lite Plus+ and Premium are fully web-based | No web app |
| Windows / cross-platform | Yes — any browser on any OS | No — Mac and iPhone/iPad only |
| Native iPhone/Android app | TaskLoco Lite is a native app (App Store & Play Store) — anonymous, 20 notes, no sign-in required | Native iPhone/iPad/Mac apps — polished, award-winning design |
| Natural language task input | Not available — tasks are entered in structured fields | Yes — best-in-class natural language parsing |
| Free tier | Two free tiers: Lite (20 notes, native app, no sign-in) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced, web + Chrome extension) FREE | One-time purchase — no free tier, no trial mentioned |
| Cross-device sync | Yes — Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices via the web | Yes — iCloud sync across Apple devices only |
| Team sharing / collaboration | 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 sharing features |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium — files live inside the note | No file attachment support |
| Reminders | Push notification reminders with deep-link back to the original note; optional email and SMS add-on — Premium only | Date and time reminders — Apple devices only |
| Calendar view | Full calendar view — Premium only | Upcoming/timeline view on Apple devices |
| Chrome extension | Yes — clip any webpage into a note with one click, free with Lite Plus+ FREE | No Chrome extension |
| Unlimited notes/tasks | Unlimited with Premium; 30 notes free on Lite Plus+ | Unlimited tasks — no artificial cap |
| Visual design / polish | Clean, sticky-note interface — fast and intuitive | Award-winning design — widely regarded as one of the best-designed apps on Apple platforms |
| No sign-in required (anonymous use) | Yes — TaskLoco Lite native app requires zero sign-in, completely anonymous FREE | No anonymous mode — purchase and Apple ID required |
| Extra storage add-ons | 10GB / 50GB / 200GB / 1TB tiers, stackable to 100x | No file storage — not applicable |
| 7-day free trial (Premium) | Yes — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime FREE | One-time purchase — no trial period |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You use Android, Windows, or any non-Apple device and need a real task manager
- You want tasks, reminders, files, and calendar view in one place without ecosystem lock-in
- You work with other people and need to share notes or tasks across a team
- You want to start free and grow into paid features without switching apps
- You clip web content frequently and want one-click capture via the Chrome extension
- You need file attachments to live inside the task they belong to — not in a separate app
Use Things 3 if…
- You live entirely in the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, and Mac — and never need Android or web access
- Natural language task input is non-negotiable for your workflow
- You work completely solo and have no need for team sharing or collaboration features
- Visual design and Apple-native polish is your primary selection criterion
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
Lock In 50% Off — Forever
7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Things 3 app for Android?
No. Things 3 is built exclusively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Cultured Code has never released an Android version or a web app, and there's no indication they plan to. If you use Android — even occasionally — Things 3 is not an option. TaskLoco's web app works on any Android browser, and TaskLoco Lite is available on the Google Play Store as a native Android app.
Does Things 3 have a web app?
No. Things 3 has no web app and no browser-based access. If you need to check your tasks on a Windows PC, a Chromebook, or any device that isn't an Apple product, you're stuck. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is a free web app that syncs across every device with a browser.
Can Things 3 share tasks with teammates?
No. Things 3 is a personal task manager with no team sharing, no collaboration features, and no way to send a note or task to another person inside the app. TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing — you share a note like an email, and the recipient can clone it and make it their own. Real-time sync is included.
Does Things 3 support file attachments?
No. Things 3 does not support file attachments inside tasks. You can write notes and checklists, but you can't attach a PDF, image, or document to a task. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage per person, and files attach directly inside the note they belong to.
How much does TaskLoco Premium cost?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
What is the best free Things 3 alternative for Android?
TaskLoco Lite is a free native Android app that requires no sign-in, stores up to 20 notes on your device, and is completely anonymous. If you want sync across devices and more notes, TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is also free — sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes, and use the Chrome extension at no cost. Reminders, file attachments, unlimited notes, and team sharing require TaskLoco Premium.
Does TaskLoco have natural language task input like Things 3?
Not currently. Things 3's natural language parsing — where you type something like 'call Sarah Friday at 3pm' and it fills in all the fields — is one of its genuine strengths that TaskLoco doesn't replicate. TaskLoco uses structured input fields for tasks and dates. If natural language input is essential to your workflow and you own Apple hardware, that's a real reason to consider Things 3. If you need Android, web access, team sharing, or file attachments, TaskLoco is the practical choice.
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