STEVEN GOODHEART  I own and use OmniFocus and The HitList...but always keep an eye on Things to see if it's evolving/improving, since the perfect PIM has yet to be created, and I have no loyalty to any particular software -- if I find something better, I'm there.

So, what I see, especially since the addition of the programmer who created the brilliant, but fairly short-lived iGTD, is that the pace of improvement and changes with Things has been quite impressive....way more often and significant than my other PIMs (though in fairness to OmniFocus, they got so much right, I don't really expect big changes there, though they keep refining it. The HitList already has a terrific, intuitive interface, but my impression is that the focus seems to be getting synching and the iPhone thing going. In that area, OmniFocus is the gold-standard.)

Anyway, kudos to the Things folks. They are really improving their program. For example, this new list of changes and additions shows some real intelligence and definitely improves the functionality of the program. I'm impressed. Maybe not enough to buy yet *another* PIM -- I think I have a PIM addiction problem -- but if the program continues to improve at this rate and show such intelligence in changes to the interface/functionality, it's going to do just fine and win lots of new users.

  
(Version 1.2.4)

AMAZON  I did purchased BENTO and so this app is no needed anymore ...

Anyone who would like to have this software for price of $30.00 let me know I give you my email.   
(Version 1.2.3)

JAN13  OK, OK so I did pull a plug and spent those zillion $$$ on this app. Well for simple reason, there is nothing around today which can be so simply streamlined and to point as this application.

To say that, there is a problem with syncing Scheduled events to iPhone 3Gs at this moment, something which was forgotten in advertisement for this application ... I hope, that they will fix it asap., LOL, then this application will stay on my desktop 100%!

So my initial summary is, that it is not so bad as matter of fact it is not dad at all ... As I say, simple, to point and it is doing a good job in reminding me to pay my bills on time !  
(Version 1.2.3)

JAN13  OK, OK so I did pull a plug and spent those zillion $$$ on this app. Well for simple reason, there is nothing around today which can be so simply streamlined and to point as this application.

To say that, there is a problem with syncing Scheduled events to iPhone 3Gs at this moment, something which was forgotten in advertisement for this application ... I hope, that they will fix it asap., LOL, then this application will stay on my desktop 100%!

So my initial summary is, that it is not so bad as matter of fact it is not dad at all ... As I say, simple, to point and it is doing a good job in reminding me to pay my bills on time !  
(Version 1.2.3)

E101  This is really one of the most irritating mac apps of these days, they even won an Apple GUI Design price which only proves how superficial Apple got on the design of the user interface. Eye candy doesn't make your computer usable. Things lacks so manying small improvements and has so many shortsighted shortcomings, it's a daily annoyance. Just now I couldn't find a keyboard shortcut to move an item from the inbox directly to the "Someday" folder.

The GUI of Things is like Apple implemented the Cut and Copy functionality back in the early 80ies, but forgot to add the Paste.

I'm using Things because of the lack of a better alternative (The Hit List was *very* promising but the developer decided to waste time on the iPhone companion, too).  
(Version 1.2.3)

SAVO33BRAVO THE LIAR  Things 1.2.3. are truly just 1-2-3 Expensive software.

You like to organize your buss., OminFocus is way to go and way better application.

I am personally very dissatisfy which Things foe many, many reasons ....  
(Version 1.2.3)

MSL  How is SOHO Organizer cheaper, when it is twice the price of Things?  
(Version 1.2.3)

JAN13  Things 1.2.3 must have a lot of friends on line to earn positive feedback ... Again differed folks, different strokes ...

This application Things 1.2.3 is overpriced BIG TIME and hardly can compete SOHO ORGANIZER which is way better cheeper ( iPhone PlugIn is just round the corner ... ) ... and so open your eyes people ...  
(Version 1.2.3)

ICONZ113  I thought this app was cool until I used omnifocus, Now I think this app is garbage  
(Version 1.2.1)

TICONUCK  There are strengths and weaknesses in all of the competitor in this application category, including Things. But may I just say that I have used a variety of similar applications, most notably OmniFocus, quite extensively, and I really wish that Things had been around sooner, and had matured sooner. It could have saved me so much of the frustration that I experienced with those other apps.

It is very easy to use, and it has a very pleasant interface, and it is quite powerful, without being overwhelming, and without forcing you to use all of its features if you don't want to. I recommend you give it a try. Maybe it will be as good of a fit for you as it is with me.  
(Version 1.2.1)

AHARMON  It is counterproductive to complain so, when there is so much to be thankful for...

Since this is a "1.x release", it should be obvious that there are areas where there will gaps that need filling.

THINGS is the most professionally crafted, well-thought-out GTD application on the Mac market, and as such, deserves a lot more credit than the nabobs of negativity are giving it.  
(Version 1.2.1)

JOE12SOUTH  A previous reviewer thought that Things shouldn't be so highly rated because it lacks certain features that he desires.

I rate Things so highly *because* it doesn't try to do everything, but what it does do it does with simplicity, elegance and reliability. In short, it is a supremely Mac-like application, and the first that his really, truly got me organized.  
(Version 1.2)

SOULBARN  I don't quite get all the four and five star reviews.

Things is really good. It might be the best complex, GTD-oriented task manager out there.

But that's because most of them are awful.

Yes, the Things creators have done their homework and are on the way to something great.

But they aren't there yet. They aren't even close.

The software has plenty of unimplemented features - I won't go into all of them, because even the rave reviews mention them. For my purposes, the worst among them is machine-to-machine sync. Essential for power users who carry more than once machine. (And if that's not available, then iPhone sync - and not the kludgy iPhone wifi sync. It needs to be seamless, as it is with other iPhone task managers.)

(I'm revealing my biases here - a genuine five-star task manager MUST, in my view, be universally available; that means on my iPhone and at least on my travel and home machines. I believe this is a reasonable expectation, both because it is fairly standard in the category's feature set, and because the Things folks have more or less said so.)

Right now, the best alternatives are a Remember The Milk or ToodleDo account, plus the ToDo, RTM, or ToodleDo native iPhone app. Neither RTM nor ToodleDo are as pretty or intuitive as Things, but both offer extraordinary feature sets, including RSS feeds, text message reminders, Google gadgets, and open APIs that may (for many users) compensate for the lack of beauty in the interface, since the feature sets - especially with ToodleDo, which allows folder-based project management - are pretty close (too bad that ToodleDo is shamefully ugly.)

ToodleDo's iPhone app is $3.95, and it works quite well; ToDo is $9.95, the same as the Things app, and it syncs with both RTM or ToodleDo, or via Wifi with your desktop. I'm not saying that these are necessarily better than Things in all ways - but I do assert that they're more mature, and that it is Things' lack of maturity that is the reason it does not yet merit the accolades it is being given, and that merits a "buyer beware" at this point.

I'd add that at the price for Things and the iPhone app, the bar is set very, very high. I'm not saying the product is too expensive - in fact, I'm all in favor of charging as much as the market will bear. But I believe that there's a disconnect between what people think they're getting and what they actually are.

I'm also dismayed that Things recently removed their user forums from their website; again, at the price, offering such an area for comments and help - even if critical - seems near-obligatory, and it makes me suspicious.

I like Things. A lot. It has the potential to be the best task manager available. But it has yet to live up to that potential, and with so many missing features at the premium we're being asked to pay, I can't possibly see it as anything more than a three-star app. Those fourth and fifth stars need to be -earned-, not offered for future promises and potential, which Things may or may not - and I hope it does - deliver.

I urge anyone considering buying this to give the demo a hard, hard look.   
(Version 1.1.2)

MARUKO DRINKING TEAM  Putting your database on a network volume does not work. It *almost* works. It sorta kinda works--except when it doesn't. It will work if you have rigorous self-discipline and a perfect memory and never accidentally have Things open on two different Macs at the same time (like, going to work with Things open in the background on your home Mac).

This is because each copy will periodically save the database and the other copy/copies won't see the changes. Info can get lost.

The only fix is for the Things guys to implement real MobileMe (or equivalent) sync support. Luckily, that is their number one priority, according to their user forum.

I personally can't wait. This app looks great. So now it's a race: will Things get sync working as well as OmniFocus, or will OmniFocus get as pretty as Things?  
(Version 1.1.2)

ADAM PETTIT  Things is an excellent task management application for Mac and iPhone. It has a very refined interfaced that is easily to learn. The organization of tasks is very intuitive. The development company, Cultured Code does an excellent job of pushing new updates. There are very little bugs with this app. Out of all of the task managers I have seen, this is definitely at the top of the list. The iPhone app is also very good. There are several things I would like to see:

• Complete sharing of tasks between "teammates" (although this feature is advertised, it is not currently fully functional)

• Syncing between multiple Macs (the database is store in ~/Library/Application Support/Cultured Code/Things/)

I have tested mapping a second computer to the tasks database (by holding down option upon startup and selecting the network Library of the tasks database). There seem to be no problems with this route.

Adam Pettit

AMP Consulting

Bay Area Mac Consultants

415-261-9200

May 12, 2009  
(Version 1.1.2)

MARUKO DRINKING TEAM  Wow, the recent reviews here are much harsher and different from those elsewhere on the internet tubes...

My main comment is that it is practically heartbreaking that Things got sync so wrong. OmniFocus, which I own on Mac and Phone, got it right. Things looks and feels way better, though, and I sure wanted to try it. But they just got the sync fundamentally wrong, and sync is more important for this type of app that just about any other.

Syncing only over WiFi, and only when you manually do it, and only between one Mac and your phone is just not correct. With OmniFocus, as with apps like Address Book and iCal, you might enter a task at home, complete a few out with your phone, and enter/complete some others at work, whatever... all the devices see all the changes. That's how you do sync. (Of course, with the option to use your own WebDAV server so you don't have to pay for MobileMe if you don't want to.)

Things looks awesome as an app, but is primitive like a Palm Pilot when it comes to sync. I really hope they fix this, as I look forward to trying it.   
(Version 1.1.2)

JAN13  I have purchased version for iPhone 3g not knowing that i have spend another $50.00 ...

Regardless, that this software is grossly overpriced, it is also very HARD to USE !

Confusing interface which make files complete mess.  
(Version 1.1.2)

KAIDOH  On the three last postings: The rating function of this site should be used to rate products not companies. While the support of a company IS an important part of a review the rating system should not be abused to punish a company for something you dislike. Your points may be valid and of interest for others but posting a comment would have been a fairer way of expressing your points.

The Things forum became a shoutbox for trolls whining about the absence of their beloved can't-live-without-feature xy on every corner. While it was totally unwise to hide the forums away, by reading these "reviews" the measure seems comprehensive.

Please keep the discussion on topic at least at this place  
(Version 1.1.1)

MSWFUJOWDFFYC  Note: This, and the other review by MSWFUJOWDFFYC are written by TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. I guess we're just using the same BugMeNot login?

Cultured Code's supposed "Community Forums" have become a totally hostile environment where almost every thread is either locked or deleted by the moderator (travisll) based simply on whether he thinks the discussion is "on-topic" enough. And complaining about how bad the forums are or offering suggestions on how to improve them? Forget about it -- that's "off-topic" and will get you deleted.

On top of that, you'll never find this out because CC deleted the link to their own forums, presumably to hide the fact that their customer/community support has gone in the toilet. You have to Google "Things Forum" to find them. Not only are they not trying to nurture a community around their product -- they're going out of their way to destory it.

Things _was_ good once, but a company that craps on its most passionate users so badly is to be avoided.  
(Version 1.1.1)

MSWFUJOWDFFYC  Nice look, nice feel, but extremely slow development and developers don't care about/respond to requests of (registered) users. Very annoying after charging that kind of money.

To keep an eye on, but currently not recommended.

Google for the Things user forums if you want to know more (the developers decided to take the official link down after critical voices were gaining momentum in their forums).   
(Version 1.1.1)

PROSPERO  After months of waiting for signifiacant improvements I finally gave up and throwed the towel. Things on the surface looks really good but when I compare it to OF I must say that it´s only eyecandy. I would have given Cultured Code the time to improve their product if they would have communicated to their customers. Instead of this there was a big silence from their side on their so called support (!!!) forum. Now they have killed the forums on their site in total. This is more than I can stand. I am (was) their customer and I want to have bit more of respect *after* they got my money. Thank you Cultured Code for showing me the difference between a customer driven ethics and yours ... NEVER AGAIN!!!  
(Version 1.1.1)

MJKPHOTO  I was having trouble with a "manually updated" version of another Mac developer's software. During our email exchange the developer asked me what version I was running. When I told him, he responded with this:

"Unfortunately, MacUpdate seems to scour the net and post any new version they find of any software without ever checking with developers. This means that they end up posting beta software and even pre-release software as if it were the official version."

I had a version that he hadn't released yet. I reinstalled the previous "official" version. Since then, I never update manually if the developer's site or software doesn't show the updated version.  
(Version 1.1.1)

LAWRENCE GOODMAN  Can someone tell me what's new and improved about this? It doesn't look like anything to me.  
(Version 1.1.1)

WANDERER  I have 1.0.4 and the "Check for updates..." keeps telling me I have the latest version.

Should I update manually?  
(Version 1.1.1)

GCOGHILL  FYI if you also use Things Touch for iPhone/iPod, the devs mentioned on the forums to hold off on installing the 1.1.1 version until the new Things Touch is available on the App Store.

I guess they made the desktop version available today due to wanting to be included in the Apple Design Awards.  
(Version 1.1.1)

MACSOLU  Version 1.1.1 of this app has just been released.  
(Version 1.0.4)

VFJCZYN5LQXK  I downloaded the desktop version, and in less than half an hour I was instantly hooked and purchased it along with the iPhone version. It makes perfect sense especially if you are implementing the Getting Things Done© workflow by David Allen.

It syncs with my iPhone and also iCal, so any items created in Things can also be utilized in other apps via Apple's SyncService. Of course drag & drop also works nicely, and it's easy to link it with external data/objects. It's so nice to be able to integrate Things into my existing workflow that way.   
(Version 1.0.4)

MAC007  I've bought both the desktop app and the iPhone app and both work flawlessly. The interface is simple and yet can be adapted to your particular style of organizing things from sticking everything into the in box and prioritizing later to organizing by projects. The synchronization between apps is great and very helpful when you think of a new task on the road. Just enter the task on your iphone and it instantly syncs with your desktop at home or work. The price is quite reasonable in my opinion. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is to challenge the developers to always keep making improvements.  
(Version 1.0.4)

LEOOFBORG  I've gone thru a number of GTD type apps; and things does what the others don't do: It scales. You don't *have* to use all the features, for example, I don't use tags at all. I went from a few items to a rotating list of 20 things, a couple projects and no areas of responsibility [as of yet].

What I *do* appreciate is the sync with the iPod Touch app, and the ability to drag email msgs and other linked assets into 'Notes' for when I need to work such things.

What cinches it for me is that the Dev is *constantly* bug fixing, and has really thought out how things flow between your Desktop and your iPhone/iPod Touch.

Basically there are two apps I can't live without, and this is one of them. [The other is 1Password].  
(Version 1.0.3)

TRANCE  Things is the first To-Do app that is a pleasure to use. Simple, straightforward, intuitive, looks nice, not bloated with a load of useless functions.

I also have tried Omnifocus, found the interface cluttered, unintuitive, complicated, and besides (not that this is important) it leaves a bunch of files all over the place, as opposed to one in the prefs and one in app support ....who know why they find it necessary to have it create so many files ...maybe because the app is so complicated?

It would be nice to have Things for something other than the iphone e.g. symbian, android, or even a java app so it could work on any mobile platform. We are not all iClones;)  
(Version 1.0.2)

COCOANUT  Stunning. I have only been using it for a few days and I bought the iPhone app to experience syncing and I'm very impressed. It's not as full-featured as OmniFocus but I like it much better because of that fact.

With a few exceptions, the interface is flawless both in how it looks and how it functions. Syncing seemed to work perfectly in my quick tests and I'm happy with the application load time on the iPhone (many other apps take too long to load creating a barrier to use for me).

That said, there are a few thing it sorely needs such as better printing and I'd love the ability to handle note objects rather than just tasks. I like to collect lists of things that aren't tasks but still need to be dealt with such as ideas, quotes, etc.

The overall feel of the program is great, the looser implementation of GTD is a big plus for me and it seems to work!   
(Version 1.0.2)

DAYCARE  can't download updates - got a 'server is not responding' - message all the times :-(

besides of this, Things is the perfect GTD-app for my needs. Prices are fair - compared to Omni's product (although not 'cheap'). I'm thinking about gas-prices... one tank-stop costs much more than a copy of things - and with things, I can 'store my brain'...

More or less, I'm using Things on the iPhone (GTD makes no sense for my when the app' sits on a computer and not in my pocket :-)

The desktop version is used here for backups and for checking ToDo's when in the office  
(Version 1.0.1)

PELLEFRI  Hi,

I defenatley got the impression I purchased Things from the Mac Update Promo in dec 2007. I have an invoice that shows Things as purchased and my MU account says: "a serial number will be updated in you acount within 24 hours". Well the 24 hours was a long time ago I guess...

Ok, the MU bundle was not that expensive but I paid and got Things ao.

Well what is happening: I choose start using Things instead of other apps because I got it in the promo, build up routines around it, buy it for the iPhone (great, that is the same I use on the laptop) and suddely after more than a year I see "3 days left, buy now".

What?? Thats hustling. Pay $49 in 3 days or your planning is gone??

I will absolutley look for some other organizing-app. 49$ it's not that much money, but the way I have been tricked learning this software is hustling and just not a honest way of threating "customers" (as I believed I was). On culture codes website they say the MU Promo was an "exclusive preview" ..... exclusive preview of BETA software, come on..  
(Version 1.0.1)

JAN13  Again, even thou this app seams too be complex the PRICE IS GROSSLY OVER EXAGGERATED !!!

As matter of fact it is so expensive, that its becoming as one of the most expensive apps out there. Also count on top 9.99 for iPhone 3G app which is part this system. ...  
(Version 1.0.1)

ROBOTANK  Being an extremely disorganized person by nature, Things has been of immense assistance in keeping on track this school year. I've tried several other GTD apps (though I'm no expert) but found Things to be by far the best for my purposes. It has a lovely interface, is very stable, and its features are intuitive. It makes it very simple to organize your responsibilities into several Areas, then break those down into Projects (for example, one area for school then each course has a separate project to which I can add to-dos). By adding tags, you can easily view upcoming tasks in the different time-oriented focuses (Today, Next, Scheduled, Some Day) by what area or project they belong to if you want to narrow the focus. I heartily recommend Things to students who, like myself, need a hand staying organized and don't have time to put much effort into the process. My only complaint about Things is that it is definitely a little pricey (especially here in the Frozen North). Even with the 20% coupon, it cost around $51 Canadian. I'm not terribly concerned about this--the last 5 months with the beta version convinced me I'll get my money's worth--but it would be nice to see the price come down $10 or so in the future.  
(Version 1.0)

HARRY MACBETH  It's great to see "Things" roll off the line at last.

It's a "Getting Things Done" app that I actually use; and I'll be purchasing it as soon as I "Get Things Paid For" in the month or two after Christmas.

Congrats to the developers!  
(Version 1.0)

XPLICIT  Mmmmh, why does Mac software have to be so expensive? Even with the discount and plus taxes I'll have to pay about 48$. Honestly, after all Things (as well as OmniFocus and The Hit List) is just some kind of notepad, with sorting, grouping and filter functions.  
(Version 1.0)

JAN13  I have this. It was waste of $$$ money $$$. I got lure in trough iPhone 3G.  
(Version 1.0)

ROBBNASHVILLE  I began testing both THINGS and OMNIFOCUS last summer and didn't make my final choice until after the near-final version of Things was released a few days ago to those using the beta version.

Things is a beautiful program & it is very easy to use. However, my final decision is to go with OmniFocus because of it's superb power. IMO the purpose of a program like this is the ability to organize and view data easily in a number of ways to facilitate planning and actually accomplishing goals.

While Things provides a great deal of what I need, the bottom line is that I found it's approach a little too scattered. It was often difficult for me to see all my actions & projects in one view for a given period of time. Because I am an organizer, I would file some tasks in "Someday", others in "Scheduled" and the rest in "Next". When I would try to see where I had an opening for another task or project, I often could not get a clear sense of my planning with Things. It's heavy use of tags is just not to my liking. I prefer the use of contexts, which are like categories. OmniFocus follows the use of contexts. (Things has something similar called "Areas"; but they are just not the same thing in practice.)

Things does not allow the use of start dates as well as due dates. Even though it is true that projects should be constructed of single actions that can be accomplished at a given time, the ability of OmniFocus to assign start dates allows tasks to be unavailable until their start date. This approach gets them out of the way until I am ready to review them or focus on them.

Also, Things just doesn't use dates well. OmniFocus not only allows easy entry of dates, it also presents the due date more clearly for each task and, because it has an inspector panel, it's easy to see more about repeating items, when items are due for review, etc.l.

The final straw that broke the camel's back for me was the difference between the iPhone clients. If iCal had been able to handle to do items better (especially repeating tasks) and present them on the iPhone, I might never have started this journey. Both Things and OmniFocus have iPhone clients; but there's no real comparison. Things, like it's desktop counterpart, is very scattered on the iPhone, while OmniFocus is just as organized on the iPhone as it is on the desktop. Things only allows syncing while on the same wireless network. OmniFocus allows syncing via a number of methods; and since I am a MobileMe subscriber, I use that method, which allows me to sync from anywhere.

I'm sure Things will meet the needs of many people; and for those who place a big emphasis on price, it will probably win. For me, time is money; and OmniFocus helps me get the most done.  
(Version 1.0rc3)

BITEBIT  Bye bye Things!

I have Things for the iphone and I used to use things for my big mac as well, but 58$ (with European taxes) is really really expensive for one app text-only, so I am going to start to use iGTD, Anxiety, omnifocus, Mori or Evernote, cheaper ones and with more features in general.

Things was good, but in my oppinion it is not a 58$ app. ¡with a little more you can buy the full OSX Snowleopard!   
(Version 1.0rc3)

JAZZADDICT  There seems to be a lot of people with something to say about the UI changes. Especially regarding the re-haul of the 'Today' area. After thinking about it for a couple days I agree that they took a step backwards in this regard. It's not that I think the new implementation doesn't have some usefulness. It does, it's just that it took away critical functionality and makes the application less usable for a lot of people. I think they should find a way to incorporate the best of both worlds. Some people are suggesting that be done by offering 2 separate 'Today' views and enabling one or the other in preferences but I think it would be much more elegant and practical to re-haul it again with both views incorporated into one.

Go here http://tiny.cc/vaSvG to add your opinion. Happy New Year!  
(Version 1.0rc2)

ESPIRIDION  I am impressed with Things' evolution, and may eventually purchase it.

Kudos for offering academic pricing, a well-designed interface, ease of use, and continual development.

One of the aspects I REALLY liked about Things from the start is that it is advertised as a Task Management application. I've read reviews and probably watched screencasts praising Things as a GTD application. This "GTD" factor is also mentioned here at Macupdate's reviews. My opinion will probably be unpopular, but I would NOT use Things for my GTD system. While I agree that it's great for managing some tasks, it is NOT a true GTD application, particularly for people who really follow David Allen's methodology.

Can it be used for GTD purposes? Sure, to a degree. Just like Excel or Word or a Notebook or a paper and a pen can be used for GTD. In fact, I often use the DIY Planner kits with my GTD system http://www.diyplanner.com/

But I would not call it a GTD program and I'm glad the developers call it a Task Management application.

Since this is a Release Candidate, some features are not yet implemented (e.g., delegating). Unfortunately I don't know whether these will be implemented for version 1.0 or 1.5 or 2.0. This is one reason why I'll wait before making my purchase. Also, some behavior is not what I would expect. For example, when entering a new To-Do, if I hit Tab to move to different fields, once I get to the Date field, today's date is automagically selected.

New To-Dos show up in Today's Smart List by default, but I found no preference to modify this behavior.

It would be nice to be able to edit multiple Tasks simultaneously. For example, if I want to change their due date. BTW, contextual menus would be great for this type of quick editing.

Hitting "Delete" works as expected; it deletes a To-Do, and the Trash count goes up. In this case, it would be nice to have a preference to get a Warning display before moving items to the Trash.

The Quick Entry and Tags options suffer from the ubiquitous Darth Vader interface syndrome. I really like Things' look, and truly dislike those black interfaces.

I only used Things very briefly, and overall I found it very fast and easy to enter a few tasks. I will definitely keep my eye on this program. For my GTD purposes nothing (so far) has been able to replace Thinking Rock 2, but Things may be a nice addition for the times when I need to quickly create a list of tasks. I would like to see if I can integrate both programs through export/import options. I have not used TR2's import functionality, though, but I'm sure something could be done. (Although it's free, I'm glad I donated years ago to TR. Now I get to enjoy the benefits of a paid membership :-) ) I understand that Things uses or will use XML, but apparently Exporting data is not yet implemented.

Things reminds me a bit of OmniFocus, which I own but never use. Price wise Things is more attractive. Hopefully feature wise it will keep on improving. For a release candidate -and compared to previous betas- it is looking very good.  
(Version 1.0rc2)

MAR6473  I'm a graduate student and I work part-time for a non-profit. I manage a lot of different tasks in different areas so I've been excited about the recent development of the GTD type apps. I own Omnifocus for the desktop and for the iPhone. I found the pair great for managing larger projects but frustrating for throwing together quick to do lists and for prioritizing and managing my time when I have a lot of different things to get done. I found the columns everywhere a bit distracting. I do however, love the clipping service and the ability to organize everything by context on the iPhone.

I also bought the iPhone version of Things and I have the beta desktop version. The iPhone version of Things is ingenious. I started using it over Omnifocus because of the ability to view items that are "next" without messing with due dates. Also, the ability to quickly tag items "today" allows you to quickly prioritize. The app is pleasant to work in. I have not been using the desktop version of Things because the of lack of integration of features into the iPhone app. e.g. If I create a task in the "people" section of Things on my desktop...It doesn't sync to the iPhone app. But, with the upcoming implementation of tags...which will effectively allow "contexts"...I am looking toward Things as a really solid way to go.

They do offer an educational price on their website which is a nice gesture for students.

Personally, I feel that $50 is a fair price for an app that you will literally use everyday. Most potential buyers are most likely already using some time of To Do application...So, I think a cross-grade offer for other GTD users would be in the benefit of all.   
(Version 1.0rc)

DAVEYOLA  been using this since the preview was tossed into macupdate bundle last year and i love it - been through many feature updates - but sadly, i just can't imagine asking people for 50 bucks for this app, let alone in this market

i wish the dev great success launching such an incredible productivity app, will likely buy it myself for full fare - but i strongly suggest introducing discounted pricing for students as well as a reduced standard price (e.g. 30ish bucks, something in that range)

just a thought...there are soooo many GTD apps out there, and the hardcore users are already fully invested (emotionally and financially) in some other application or process - you are already facing a real switching cost before the money even comes up!

as for new GTD types, this will just feel like an awesome but expensive tool for something which they may not yet understand and so have difficulty justifying (as purchase)...

perhaps a "lite" version down the road? without (for example) some core features like mail integration or ical integration?  
(Version 1.0rc)

BUMBLEB  I'm a registered user of OmniFocus, and also have it on my iPhone. I suffered through the beta processes. I waited up to several minutes for the .Mac / MobileMe sync to finish daily. I never got much done. Even though I liked OmniFocus iPhone interface.

Then I tried Things. And got things done. The flexibility and neatness, not-in-your-face style is the key.

I Will register Things today. Congrats to the developers, you won the GTD-mac app race. Midnight Inbox was a joke, Actiontastic good but too simple, OmniFocus too idiosyncratic, Thinking Rock too JAVA, well, you've done it Cultured Code. Things works;-)  
(Version 1.0rc)

JAZZADDICT  Sweet! It's here. Well... I didn't get everything I wanted in the first release but I can say flat out this is my new task manager. I'm not even really sure they'll incorporate the features I want, but for now this is the most intuitive gtd software out there imo. I wish it had a little more depth as a project manager and you can make hierarchies of tasks and projects, but if I have a project that needs that kind of depth I'll stick with making on outline with OmniOutliner. But yeah, this is really cool. Elegant. Apple like yet unique in it's own right. Can't wait to check out the iphone app. Happy New Year!  
(Version 1.0rc)

WINCO  By all means try out other GTD apps before buying this fantastic app. Good value. Well designed. Well thought through. Great UI. Check out Culture Code's website and you will see what I mean. Save yourself time and just download and start trialing this great app.  
(Version 1.0rc)

DOOBIEXX  Things, is by far the most intuitive and versatile to-do software available and it's still in beta status. I have no idea why anybody would post the other recommended applications because there is simply, in my opinion, nothing comparable to Things. The only "thing" that worries me is that once it's out of beta and they are charging for the software it will be appropriately priced. I think the developers will make a smart decision and make the software affordable so there will more customers paying the smaller fee than fewer customers paying the higher price and in the end more users = more money no matter how expensive the soft. I don't review or comment on much software, but this app is so amazing I was dumbfounded to read the programs others posted as "similar" and recommended if Things didn't pan out. Great app, and I hope to see the final release soon! Please continue listening to your customers because your doing an excellent job!  
(Version 0.9.4.1)

MARKAUK  Hands down this is the best todo list manager I have ever used. Things has a simple, attractive interface, which never gets in the way of helping me to get things done.  
(Version 0.9.4)

JAZZADDICT  It's too difficult for me to implement my GTD system in my current task manager (Omnifocus). I spend to much time trying to figure out how to get things done in the application, and not enough time planning, reviewing, and getting things done.

Things looks very promising. It's GUI is much more along the lines of what I enjoy compared to Omnifocus. It's much more intuitive. Also the way contexts are handled is much more intuitive to me. The ability to assign and filter tasks via tags is nice.

Things is still missing a lot of critical functionality. Like not being able to nest Projects and Tasks. I hope the 1.0 release comes soon and brings new functionality and a much improved iPhone App. :-)  
(Version 0.9.4)

ROTAD  Hands down the easiest and most elegant GTD app. Best of all, it syncs to your iPod Touch!   
(Version 0.9.4)

CHAOTICPIXEL  I have dealt with many programs for project management (right now I am using Contactizer), and while Things is not a full blown project management system, I find this to be absolutely perfect for my personal tasks, projects, reminders ... I use Contactizer for all those work projects that are highly dynamic and need all the bells and whistles. But, for what 99% of most people are looking for, Things is definitely where it is at.

Interface: Simple, intuitive, COMMON SENSE!

Design: Simple, intuitive, COMMON SENSE!

Usability: Simple, intuitive, COMMON SENSE!  
(Version 0.9.3.1)

COOLMEMIN  What can I say, this program is absolutely amazing! I have tried all of the GTD apps (Omnifocus, iGTD, ThinkingRock, Taskpaper,etc.) and none are as easy to use as this one. Even as a beta it is incredibly stable. I have not had a single crash yet. The developers are hard at work providing new features all the time. I've been using it for months now and can't wait to be able to pay them for it I love it so much. The only thing I would like is easier syncing since I have a desktop and a laptop, but they said they're working on it. Great great great program  
(Version 0.9.2.1)

XANTHIPPE  Not even out of beta, of all the GTD apps out there this is the one I use. My goal is to get things done, not to spend my time tinkering with methods and tools and this is the app that actually helps me do it. With all the others I tried I sooner or later tired of them because they were too complicated or forced me to do things their way, not mine.

"Area of responsibility" for non-project stuff (never ends) is great idea.

"Scheduled" for irregularly repeating stuff is simply marvelous!

Only thing I that could be better is the tracking of done things within projects.  
(Version 0.9.2)

WINCO  Magnificent! Simple interface. K.I.S.S. principle personified. Well done chaps. 5 stars and it's still in beta!  
(Version 0.9.2)

FUNKBOY  GREAT program. Beautiful interface, even at this beta stage. I am unfamiliar with GTD and have never used a tool like this, but this is great - the system-wide shortcut key is wonderful, and it's easy to organize info.

I can't wait until dependencies on people get implemented - that's one of the primary things that slows down a project: waiting for other people. Being able to identify and work well with this would greatly improve its usefulness to me. I like focusing on what tasks I need to get other people started on (or finishing) first, so I am not held up by them as a project progresses.

Once this small thing gets implemented, and the bugs go away and drag-and-drop is implemented, this will be one truly amazing way of working. Very few bugs even now, though.... I haven't found any.  
(Version 0.9)

TFINDLAY  If you drag the message from the Mail Viewer message list into the notes area a link to the message is created.  
(Version 0.8.7)

TFINDLAY  "It is essential for a task manger GTD style to be able to grab things from different context (mails from Mail, URL from Safari, link files from Finder, etc.)."

All of the above can be added to any task. Just double-click the task to expand it then drop stuff in the Notes area.  
(Version 0.8.7)

CHRISWAN  Please note that while Things is free until its final release in Spring 2008, it now uses an expiration date of April 15, 2008. If you want to continue using Things 0.8.5 for free even beyond its final release, then you should make a backup of the application before you download and install this or future updates.

That's what the updater said when I tried to update to 0.8.6 from 0.8.5  
(Version 0.8.6)

WNP  This preview of Things looks nice and works fine but lacks many features.

It is essential for a task manger GTD style to be able to grab things from different context (mails from Mail, URL from Safari, link files from Finder, etc.).

Some are on the feature list of Things, but what worry me is that it might take months to get them. There are too many developers who work alone or in very small teams. Once they have finished a product, they start with another and the first one don't evolve. For exemple XyleScope, from the same developer, is a great software but didn't evolve as promised, even in small details, as compare to other author who are very active.  
(Version 0.8.6)

ESPIRIDION  I agree that it lacks features that are needed for a GTD system.

On the other hand, it is a very promising beta. Features will be added before the final release. There's a list of future improvements in their wiki page. I'll keep an eye on this one.

I don't mind the tags.

And I don't agree that OmniFocus is the Holy Grail of GTD apps. I've used the beta for a while now, and it has certainly improved rapidly. For me the only app I've used that truly helps me to implement a GTD methodology is Thinking-Rock. If Thinking Rock did not exist I would probably use OmniFocus, which is also a beta at the moment. OF can be a bit unintuitive, and currently there's no manual and the Help is incomplete.

I'm not going to rate Things since it's a beta, but in its current state it's definitely not worthy of 5-stars and certainly lacks the features to make it a good GTD implementation.  
(Version 0.8.6)

BUMBLEB  Things... Well, it is not for me. It lacks so much. And can't even do real GTD. I'm not religious to GTD, but GTD is a system, and needs certain concepts to work. Otherwise it does not work. I know from bitter experience.

To me, OmniFocus has shown to be the holy grail of GTD apps. Some say it's bloated, but it finally gets it all right.

Things on the other hand, works from the concept of tags. I like tags for a lot of stuff, but not for my tasks. A tasks goes one place, not several, and I can't trust myself to keep every task properly tagged. I may forget to assign every damn tag to every damn task, and therefore the tag-filtered lists will be incomplete, which is not good.

Things also lacks any support for sequential vs. parallel tasks, which means a lot better next action / context lists in OmniFocus.

IMO, Things is the kind of app that to some looks pretty and oh so simply, and every idiot can use it. But gain productively? I'm not so sure... But maybe some people will... If, then I'm happy for them, it's just not for me.  
(Version 0.8.6)

IBSTEVE  There is one glaring problem with this app. You can not search globally. What this means is if you would like to see all tasks with with a tag of lets say "office" you can not do it. The search seems to be limited to project or focus. I have spoken to the developer about this and they do admit it is a bit awkward but so far there is no change. Other than that I believe it is a fine program. Too bad because I do not believe this is just one of those "it would be nice to have" things but rather a deal breaker.  
(Version 0.8.6)

MACSTERDAM  I have been using this for several weeks now, and even though it's not feature complete yet, Things is easily GTD-like program out there. It's become an essential part of my daily workflow. Sure, I'd love to have integration with iCal etc, but I can wait, Things already does what most essential for: keeping on top of all stuff that's needs to be done.

Seriously recommended! (btw - the 5 star rating is because Things does exactly what it promises right now!!)  
(Version 0.8.6)

CRUSTY  I've tried quite a few GTD apps, but this one is the first one that I've used for more than a couple days. OmniFocus is also good, but I like Things' UI more. Everything is laid out intuitively. Within a couple minutes, you can be up and running without ever reading a manual or help file.

I'm looking forward to seeing the final product and will most likely buy a copy when it's released.  
(Version 0.8.6)

ATRAINDD  I love it but until it gets the iCal/Mail integration I can't use it which is too bad because it's the best program I've tried so far.  
(Version 0.8.6)

ACWOLF  Doesn't hurt my mind!

Most other ToDo / GTD programs are either inadequate at really organizing much and being scalable, or they hurt my head. iGTD has prospects as far as future versions, but it really just doesn't work easily and mindlessly, it takes a lot of patience to simply focus on the interface. OmniFocus looks great, and would probably be my choice if not for Things. Midnight Inbox, Ready-Set-Do, and others like that are designed to train you and help you build habits, but once those habits are built, those programs don't get out of the way enough.

Things is the only program that really gets the concept right. It's like google vs yahoo. Yahoo works and is continually updated, but it still is overwhelming and complex. Google realized how to make the overwhelming internet be viewable through a simple interface that does not overwhelm you. Things does that for your life and tasks. It really promises to far surpass any other GTD type program out there.  
(Version 0.8.6)

SACHI  This is first GTD program were I fill really comfortable in.

Very simple but useful and responsible GUI.

I like the concept of

FOCUS:

• Today

• Next

• Someday

• Posponed

Hope to see in future Mail to-do and iCal integration.

Also task preview in menu bar will nice additions.  
(Version 0.8.2mu)