Udle vs Things 3
Things is beautiful. It is also Apple-only, and priced per device.
Things 3 is one of the best-designed task managers ever shipped, and its one-time price is genuinely refreshing. The catch is that it exists only inside Apple's ecosystem, and you buy it again for each kind of device you own.
| Compare | Udle | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Planning model | Inbox, projects, folders, subtasks, tags, defer and due dates, perspectives, weekly review | Areas, projects, headings, checklists, tags, and the Today, Upcoming, Anytime and Someday lists |
| Platforms | Modern browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus a desktop app | Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Vision Pro only - no Windows, Android, or web version |
| Habits + planning | Native habits, focus sessions, and rewards share one model with tasks | No habit tracking; repeating to-dos are the closest equivalent |
| Motivation | Optional idle RPG that pays only for real upkeep, with Quiet mode to turn it off | A deliberately calm, un-gamified interface |
| Automation | Personal API tokens and a global CLI for agents, Codex, Claude, and OpenCode | Shortcuts, a URL scheme, and AppleScript on Mac |
| Price | Free plan; Pro is $4.99/month or $49.90/year | One-time purchase per platform: about $49.99 Mac, 9.99 iPad, $9.99 iPhone, and 9.99 Vision Pro |
| Sync | One cloud account; the browser and desktop app share the same data | Things Cloud across your Apple devices |
| Best fit | People on mixed hardware who want structure plus habits in one system | All-Apple users who value design and a one-time price above breadth |
The honest short version
Choose Things 3 if every device you own is Apple and you want the calmest, most beautiful native planner with no subscription. Choose Udle if any of your machines runs Windows or Linux, or if you want habits and momentum in the same place as the projects.
Competitor facts checked against the official Things pricing.
Try Udle free at udle.app - 3 projects, 3 habits, and your first ascension included. Pro is $4.99/month or $49.90/year.