Let's be honest about Things 3: the design is exceptional. Cultured Code spent years perfecting the natural language input, the 'Today' view, the Areas and Projects hierarchy. If you live entirely inside the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, Mac — it is hard to argue with. The app feels native because it is native, and no web-based alternative fully replicates that tactile quality on Apple hardware.
But the moment someone hands you an Android phone, or you sit down at a Windows machine, or a collaborator who doesn't own a Mac needs to see your task list, Things 3 becomes a wall. There is no Android app, no web app, and no sharing model. The gorgeous interface exists only for one platform, for one person. That is the real trade-off — and for a growing number of people, it is a dealbreaker. TaskLoco was built for exactly that gap: the person who wants clean, note-first task management without being told which phone to buy.
What Things 3 Gets Right — and Where It Stops
Things 3 earns its reputation. The natural language date parsing is fast and accurate. The three-layer hierarchy — Areas, Projects, Tasks — maps well to how knowledge workers actually think about their responsibilities. The 'Logbook' feature, which archives completed tasks in a way you can actually browse later, is a genuinely useful design decision that most competitors ignore entirely.
The problem is not what Things 3 does. It is what Things 3 refuses to do. No Android support. No web interface. No Windows client. No real-time collaboration. No shared notes. You cannot send a task to a colleague unless they also own a Mac or iPhone with Things installed. And if your reminder preferences ever evolve beyond the app's push notifications, you have limited ways to extend that system.
For a solo Apple user with a clean personal workflow, none of this matters. For anyone else — anyone who crosses device lines, works with a mixed team, or needs to share context — it matters enormously.
TaskLoco on Android — and Everywhere Else
TaskLoco Premium runs as a web app, which means it opens in the browser on your Android phone, your Windows laptop, your Chromebook, or any device with a modern browser. There is no installation required on Android — navigate to the web app, sign in, and your notes are there. The experience is the same one you get on desktop because it is the same app.
The native app in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store is TaskLoco Lite — a free, fully anonymous version that stores up to 20 notes directly on the device. No sign-in, no account, no sync. It is genuinely useful as a quick capture tool, but it is the entry point, not the full product. TaskLoco Premium, accessed through the browser on any device, is where the full feature set lives: unlimited notes, reminders, file attachments, calendar view, and team sharing.
Reminders in Premium are delivered as push notifications straight to your phone and computer — the notification deep-links back to the original note so you land exactly where you need to be. Optional email notifications are available at no extra charge, and SMS is available as an optional add-on. No digging through an inbox to figure out which task the reminder was for.
Team Sharing Without the Permissions Maze
Things 3 has no collaboration model. It is a personal task manager, full stop. If you need to share a task list or hand off a note to a colleague, you are copying text into an email and hoping for the best. This is not a criticism — it is a deliberate design choice — but it means Things 3 scales to exactly one person.
TaskLoco Premium handles team sharing the way email works: you share a note, and the recipient gets a full copy they can clone and make their own. There are no permission levels to configure, no 'view only' vs 'edit' decisions to make, no admin console to navigate. The note lands with your colleague the way a forwarded email lands — instantly theirs to act on. Combined with real-time sync, everyone on a shared project is always looking at current information.
Each team member needs their own TaskLoco Premium subscription. That keeps billing clean and means every person owns their own workspace — no shared logins, no account confusion. The 10GB of file storage included per subscription means you can attach documents, images, and supporting files directly to the notes you share, so context travels with the task instead of living in a separate folder somewhere.
The Chrome Extension: Capture Anything in One Click
Things 3 has no browser extension. If you are reading an article, a job posting, a recipe, or a research document and want to save it as a task, you are copying and pasting a URL by hand. It works, but it adds friction to every capture.
TaskLoco's free Chrome extension clips any webpage into your note wall in one click. The page title, URL, and a preview land in a new note instantly — no copy-paste, no tab-switching, no lost context. For anyone whose work involves researching, reading, or tracking links, this alone changes the capture habit. The extension is free for all users, including Lite Plus+ on the web.
Lite Plus+, TaskLoco's free web tier, gives you up to 30 notes synced across all your devices with a Google sign-in — no payment required. You get the Chrome extension, cross-device sync, and the web app experience. What Lite Plus+ does not include is reminders, file attachments, unlimited notes, or team sharing — those are Premium. But for someone coming from Things 3 who wants to try the platform before committing, Lite Plus+ is a genuine free starting point, not a hobbled demo.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Android support | Full web app works on any Android browser | No Android app or web app — Apple only |
| Windows / browser access | Web app works on any modern browser on any OS | Mac and iPhone/iPad only — no Windows, no browser |
| Native iPhone/Android app | TaskLoco Lite — free, anonymous, 20 notes, no sync | Polished native iOS and macOS app — best-in-class design |
| Natural language task input | Not available | Excellent natural language date and task parsing |
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, device-only) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced across devices) FREE | No free tier — one-time purchase required |
| 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 collaboration or sharing features |
| Reminders | Push notifications to phone and computer, deep-linking back to the note; optional email and SMS add-on | Push notification reminders on Apple devices only |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium; add-on tiers up to 1TB, stackable | No file attachments |
| Chrome extension | Free one-click webpage capture to your note wall FREE | No browser extension |
| Cross-device sync | Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices in real time | Syncs across Apple devices only via iCloud |
| Calendar view | Built into Premium — view tasks and events by date | Deadline and scheduled views — no dedicated calendar |
| Task hierarchy / organization | Notes, tags, and wall view organization | Areas → Projects → Tasks hierarchy — very well designed |
| Unlimited notes and tasks | Unlimited with Premium; 30 on Lite Plus+, 20 on Lite | Unlimited tasks — no artificial cap |
| Anonymous use (no account) | TaskLoco Lite — fully anonymous, no sign-in ever FREE | Requires account and purchase |
| Full-text search | Full-text search across all notes and attachments | Search available across tasks and projects |
| Gantt charts / project timelines | Not available | Not available — Things 3 is task-based, not Gantt-based |
| API / third-party integrations | Limited integrations | URL scheme and some automation support on Apple platforms |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You use Android — even part of the time — and need full task and reminder access on your phone
- You work on Windows, Linux, or Chromebook and need a browser-based experience
- You share notes or tasks with a team and need collaboration that doesn't require everyone to own Apple hardware
- You want reminders that push to your phone and deep-link straight back to the note
- You attach documents, images, or files to your tasks and need them to travel with the note
- You capture research and web pages frequently and want a one-click Chrome extension
- You want a free starting point with real sync before you commit to a subscription
Use Things 3 if…
- You live entirely in the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, and Mac — and never need Android or browser access
- Natural language task input is central to how you capture work and you rely on it daily
- You want a one-time purchase rather than a monthly subscription
- You prefer a structured Areas → Projects → Tasks hierarchy over a note-first approach
- Your workflow is strictly solo and you have no need for collaboration or sharing
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
Does Things 3 work on Android?
No. Things 3 is available only for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There is no Android app and no web app. If you need task management on an Android device, Things 3 cannot help you. TaskLoco Premium runs in the browser on any Android phone — no separate app download required.
What is the best Things 3 alternative for Android?
TaskLoco is built for exactly this use case. The full Premium web app opens in your Android browser with the same interface and sync you get on desktop. You get unlimited notes, push notification reminders that deep-link back to the original note, file attachments, calendar view, and team sharing — features Things 3 does not offer on any platform. The free TaskLoco Lite Plus+ tier (30 notes, synced) lets you test it before subscribing.
Is there a web version of Things 3?
No. Things 3 has no web app. It is a native Apple app only — Mac, iPhone, and iPad. If you need browser-based access to your tasks, Things 3 is not an option. TaskLoco Premium is a web app that runs on any modern browser, on any operating system.
Can Things 3 share tasks with other people?
Things 3 has no collaboration or sharing features. It is a personal task manager designed for one user. TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing — you share a note and the recipient gets a complete copy they can clone and work from independently. No permissions setup, no admin overhead.
How does TaskLoco compare to Things 3 on iPhone?
On iPhone, Things 3 has the edge in raw native-app feel and natural language input — it is a beautifully crafted Apple app. TaskLoco's native iPhone app is TaskLoco Lite, which is free, anonymous, and stores up to 20 notes on the device without sync. The full TaskLoco Premium experience on iPhone runs through the browser and includes reminders, file attachments, team sharing, and unlimited notes — features Things 3 does not offer. If you also use Android or Windows, TaskLoco is the clear choice because the same account and the same notes follow you everywhere.
What does TaskLoco Premium cost?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Does TaskLoco have a free plan?
Yes — two of them. TaskLoco Lite is the free native iPhone and Android app: fully anonymous, no sign-in, stores up to 20 notes on your device only. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the free web app and Chrome extension tier: sign in with Google, sync up to 30 notes across all your devices, and clip webpages in one click. Neither free tier includes reminders, file attachments, or team sharing — those are Premium. But Lite Plus+ is a real, usable free product, not a time-limited trial.
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