Irkless vs Things 3
Cross-platform web app vs beautiful Apple-only native. Both great—just different approaches.
Quick Decision Guide
Are you all-in on Apple devices?
→ Things 3. It's gorgeous, feels native, and takes full advantage of Apple's ecosystem. Worth the premium.
→ Irkless. We work on any platform with a browser. No lock-in to Apple's world.
How do you feel about pricing?
→ Things 3. $50 one-time for Mac, $10 for iPhone, $20 for iPad. No recurring fees.
→ Irkless. $5/month gets you everything on all devices. Cancel anytime.
What matters more to you?
→ Things 3. Cultured Code spent years perfecting the design. It shows.
→ Irkless. Custom Collections, themeable interface, and features that update monthly.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Our Honest Take
Irkless might fit better if...
- You use non-Apple devices and need cross-platform access
- You want Custom Collections to save filtered views
- Having filtering in every view helps you focus
- You prefer subscription pricing over large upfront costs
- Faster updates matter (web means no app store delays)
Things 3 might fit better if...
- You're all-in on Apple ecosystem and want native apps
- Beautiful, polished design is your top priority
- You prefer one-time purchases over subscriptions
- Deep macOS/iOS integration matters to you (widgets, shortcuts, etc.)
- You value stability over frequent feature additions
Our honest take
Honestly? Things 3 is the most beautiful task manager ever made. Cultured Code has spent over a decade perfecting every detail. If you're an Apple user and design matters to you, it's absolutely worth it. We're not trying to compete on visual polish—we're web-first by design. But we do offer features Things doesn't have (Custom Collections, themeable interface, faster updates) and work on any platform you own.