Things 3 vs TickTick: Which is Better?

The Verdict

All 2 tools are strong choices, but they win in different lanes. Things 3 takes the top spot overall thanks to its balance of quality, popularity and community trust. If budget matters, TickTick is the best free pick. Use the table below to weigh the exact trade-offs for your use case.

Winners by category

Best Overall

Best Value

Best Free

Best for Students

Tool	Things 3Productivity	TickTickProductivity
Rating

Things 3

Winner

Gorgeous design
One-time purchase
Great UX
Apple only
No collaboration
Per-platform purchase