TaskPaper vs Things

TaskPaper — TaskPaper is a simple to-do list and task management application for Mac and iOS. It uses a plain text syntax to organize tasks into projects and lists. The minimal interface helps users focus on thei

Things — Things is a task management app for Mac and iOS that helps users organize projects and to-do lists. It has a simple, clean interface and features like tags, reminders, and deep Apple integration.

TaskPaper offers Plain text syntax for tasks and projects, Keyboard shortcuts, Tags for categorizing tasks, Due dates, Repeating tasks, while Things provides Task management, Project organization, To-do lists, Tags, Reminders.

Feature	TaskPaper	Things
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Office & Productivity	Productivity

Product Overview

TaskPaper

Description: TaskPaper is a simple to-do list and task management application for Mac and iOS. It uses a plain text syntax to organize tasks into projects and lists. The minimal interface helps users focus on their tasks.

Things

Description: Things is a task management app for Mac and iOS that helps users organize projects and to-do lists. It has a simple, clean interface and features like tags, reminders, and deep Apple integration.

Key Features Comparison

TaskPaper Features

• Plain text syntax for tasks and projects
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Tags for categorizing tasks
• Due dates
• Repeating tasks
• Folding tasks
• Quick entry window
• Sync between Mac, iPhone, and iPad
• Dark mode

Things Features

• Task management
• Project organization
• To-do lists
• Tags
• Reminders
• Deep Apple integration

Pros & Cons Analysis

TaskPaper

Pros

• Simple and focused interface
• Fast to use keyboard shortcuts
• Syncs across devices
• Minimal formatting distractions
• Plain text files are future-proof

Cons

• No collaboration features
• No reminders
• No calendar view
• No reporting
• Formatting rules have learning curve

Things

Pros

• Simple, clean interface
• Powerful organization features
• Seamless syncing between Mac, iPhone, iPad
• Strong Apple integration

Cons

• No web app
• Can be pricey for extensive features
• iOS-focused features may not appeal to non-Apple users

Pricing Comparison

TaskPaper

• Free
• $29.99 one-time purchase for Mac
• $5.99 one-time purchase for iOS

Things

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based