FocusCommit is a productivity app that combines a Pomodoro timer, a Kanban board and the Getting Things Done approach to help you stay focused and meet your goals
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Looking for a Things 3 alternative? FocusCommit fits people who need their tasks on Android or Windows as well as Apple devices, and who want a built-in Pomodoro timer and Kanban board. If you only use Apple devices and want a polished list-based task manager you pay for once per platform, Things 3 is still an excellent choice.
| Comparison | FocusCommit | Things 3 | |
| Pricing | Yes: Free plan (with a task limit) Yes: Premium: $14.99 yearly or $29.99 lifetime (bought on the web) Yes: Premium: $1.99 monthly (in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps) | No: Free plan (free trial on Mac) Yes: One-time purchase per platform Yes: Mac $49.99, iPhone & Apple Watch $9.99, iPad $19.99, Vision Pro $29.99 (US App Store, October 2026) | |
| Task Management | Yes: Tasks and projects Yes: Subtasks, due dates and recurring tasks Yes: Tags and labels Yes: Offline mode Yes: Kanban board Yes: GTD workflow No: File attachments | Yes: To-dos, projects and areas Yes: Checklists, deadlines and repeating to-dos Yes: Tags Yes: Offline mode No: Kanban board Yes: Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime and Someday lists No: File attachments | |
| Pomodoro Timer | Yes: Customizable Pomodoro timer Yes: Curated white noise Yes: Statistics by task, project and interval Yes: Always-on-top mini timer on desktop Yes: Break reminders and multiple Pomodoro cycles | No: Built-in Pomodoro timer No: White noise No: Focus statistics No: Always-on-top timer | |
| Sync & Integration | Yes: Sync across devices Yes: Microsoft To Do integration Yes: Google Tasks integration Yes: Zapier and RescueTime integrations Yes: Pomodoro Timer for Google Calendar (Chrome extension) | Yes: Sync across Apple devices (Things Cloud) No: Microsoft To Do integration No: Google Tasks integration | |
| Platforms | Yes: Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows Yes: Dark mode No: Web app | Yes: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro Yes: Dark mode No: Android, Windows or web app |
Introduction
Things 3, made by Cultured Code, is a task manager for Apple devices built around simple lists: Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime and Someday. FocusCommit combines a task list with a Pomodoro timer, a Kanban board and a Getting Things Done (GTD) workflow, and runs on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.
Pricing
Things 3 is a one-time purchase for each platform. On the US App Store in October 2026 it costs $49.99 on Mac, $9.99 on iPhone (including Apple Watch), $19.99 on iPad and $29.99 on Apple Vision Pro; there is a free trial for Mac. FocusCommit has a free plan with a task limit. Premium is $14.99 per year or $29.99 lifetime when bought on the web, or $1.99 per month in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps.
Task Management
Both apps cover projects, due dates (Things calls them deadlines), repeating tasks, checklists or subtasks, and tags. Neither lets you attach files to a task; Things suggests putting a link to the file in the to-do’s notes. FocusCommit adds a Kanban board view, which Things doesn’t have.
Pomodoro Timer
Things 3 has no built-in timer, so Pomodoro users need a separate app. FocusCommit’s customizable Pomodoro timer, curated white noise, always-on-top mini timer on desktop and statistics by task, project and interval are built in.
Sync & Integration
Things syncs your lists across Apple devices with Things Cloud. FocusCommit syncs across all its apps and also integrates with Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Zapier and RescueTime. Its Chrome extension, Pomodoro Timer for Google Calendar, adds a timer to Google Calendar events.
Platforms
Things 3 runs only on Apple platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. FocusCommit runs on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, which matters if you use a Windows PC at work or an Android phone. Neither has a web app.
When to choose Things 3 vs FocusCommit
Choose Things 3 if you want:
- A clean, list-based task manager and you only use Apple devices
- Apps for Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro
- To pay once per platform with no subscription
Choose FocusCommit if you want:
- The same tasks on Android or Windows as well as iPhone and Mac
- A built-in Pomodoro timer with focus statistics
- A Kanban board and a GTD workflow in one app
- Integration with Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks
Things 3 platforms and prices were checked on the official Things website and the US App Store in October 2026. Prices vary by country and can change.
Conclusion
Things 3 is a strong choice for people who live entirely on Apple devices and don’t need a timer. If you work across Windows, Android and Apple devices, or you want your task list and Pomodoro timer in one place, FocusCommit is the better fit, and you can try the free plan first.
Ready to try FocusCommit as your Things 3 alternative?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Things 3 alternative for Windows and Android?
Yes. Things 3 runs only on Apple devices. FocusCommit has native apps for Windows and Android as well as iPhone, iPad and Mac, and adds a Pomodoro timer and a Kanban board.
Does Things 3 have a Pomodoro timer?
No. Things 3 doesn’t include a focus or Pomodoro timer, so you would need a separate timer app. FocusCommit has a customizable Pomodoro timer, curated white noise and focus statistics built in.
How much does Things 3 cost?
Things 3 is a one-time purchase for each platform. On the US App Store in October 2026 it costs $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch, $19.99 for iPad and $29.99 for Apple Vision Pro. A free trial is available for the Mac version.
Can I import my Things 3 tasks into FocusCommit?
There’s no direct import from Things 3. You can add your active projects and tasks to FocusCommit by hand; many people use the move as a chance to clear out old to-dos.
Does FocusCommit have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes the Pomodoro timer with a limited number of tasks. Premium costs $14.99 per year or $29.99 lifetime when bought on the web, or $1.99 per month in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps. See pricing.