NanoDo vs Things 3
Comparing Things 3 and NanoDo? Both are one-time purchases with no subscription, but they aim at different things. Things is a beautiful, full task manager for Apple devices, sold separately per device (about $10 on iPhone up to $50 on Mac). NanoDo is a €4.99 iPhone app built around three things a day on your lock screen.
| NanoDo | Things 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €4.99 once | One-time, per device ($10-50) |
| One-time, no subscription | Yes | Yes |
| Works without an account | Yes | No |
| Daily three-things ritual | Yes | No |
| Lock-screen focus task (Live Activity) | Yes | No |
| Beyond Apple (Android, Windows) | No | No |
| Projects, labels & power features | No | Yes |
Where Things 3 is the better choice
Things is the better choice if you want a complete, elegantly designed task manager with projects, areas and headings, and you are happy to buy it once per Apple device. Its design and structure are best in class.
Where NanoDo fits
NanoDo fits if you don't want to manage a system at all. One €4.99 purchase covers your iPhone, and the whole app is three things a day, checked off from your lock screen.
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