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Things 3 vs. Peak One: A beautiful list, or a system for your life?
Things 3 is a carefully designed task manager for Apple devices. Peak One puts tasks, daily plan, habits and goals on one platform in the browser. Here's what fits where.
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In short
Four reasons why you can take a look at Peak One.
Things 3 makes tasks a pleasure on Apple devices. Peak One connects them with habits, focus and goals.
- 1More than tasksPeak Habit, Peak Focus, Peak Goals and Peak Year sit alongside your tasks.
- 2On any devicePeak One runs in the browser, Things 3 on Apple devices.
- 3Start for freePeak One has a Free plan. You buy Things 3 per device in the App Store.
- 4Honestly, where Things 3 fits betterFor polished task management on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, Things 3 is ahead.
The difference
Things 3 and Peak One compared.
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Things 3At a glance
Approach
What the tool is built for
- Peak One
- Personal apps on one platform: tasks, day, habits, goals and notes
- Things 3
- Personal task manager with projects and areas
Free to use
Start without payment details
- Peak One
- Free, €0
- Things 3
- No free plan listed; Mac version can be tried for free
Devices
Where you work
- Peak One
- In the browser at app.peak-atlas.com; native mobile apps not documented
- Things 3
- Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
Sync and data
Where your data lives
- Peak One
- Application and database in Frankfurt am Main
- Things 3
- Free sync via Things Cloud
Features
Tasks
Collect and get done
- Peak One
- Tasks: collect, prioritize and get things done
- Things 3
- Projects, areas, headings, checklists and tags
Today
What's due today
- Peak One
- Peak Day: day and week with the most important first
- Things 3
- Today list with calendar events, separate section for the evening
Look ahead
The next few days
- Peak One
- Calendar: appointments and personal time blocks
- Things 3
- Upcoming: tasks, repeats, deadlines and appointments
Reminders
Remember in time
- Peak One
- Not documented as a personal app
- Things 3
- Time-based reminders
Notes
Capture thoughts
- Peak One
- Notes & Documents: thoughts, lists and documents
- Things 3
- Markdown notes in projects and tasks
Habits
Stick with it
- Peak One
- Peak Habit: build small habits and stick with them
- Things 3
- Not listed on the pages used
Goals
What the tasks are for
- Peak One
- Peak Goals: capture goals and connect them to the work
- Things 3
- Areas like work, family or health; no goals feature listed
Automate
Connect workflows
- Peak One
- Routines: prepare and test recurring workflows
- Things 3
- Shortcuts, Siri and widgets
Pricing
Free
- Peak One
- Free: €0
- Things 3
- Not listed; Mac version can be tried for free
Mac
- Peak One
- Pro: from €9.90
- Things 3
- €59.99 in the App Store
iPhone and Apple Watch
- Peak One
- In the browser, no app purchase
- Things 3
- €9.99 in the App Store
iPad
- Peak One
- In the browser, no app purchase
- Things 3
- €22.99 in the App Store
Sync
- Peak One
- Web app, data stored centrally in Frankfurt am Main
- Things 3
- Things Cloud free
As of October 10, 2026. Things 3 prices in euros per the App Store (Germany), per device as a separate app. Peak prices are net reference prices in euros; billing interval, term and included members are set by the quote. Feature details are based on the providers' pages.
Sources: Cultured Code – Things · Cultured Code – Things Features · App Store – Things 3 for Mac · App Store – Things 3 for iPhone and Apple Watch · App Store – Things 3 for iPad · Peak One – Pricing
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Beyond the task list
What changes with Peak One.
- Available
One day, the most important things first
Peak Day plans your day and week from your tasks, with the three most important things on top.
- Available
Keep up habits
Peak Habit tracks small habits and helps you get back on track after busy days.
- Available
Personal and work on one platform
Personal apps and business apps are part of the same platform. When work comes in, everything stays in one place.
- Available
Make energy visible
Peak Energy shows which activities give you energy and which drain it.
Honest assessment
Which tool fits for you?
Peak One fits if
- habits, focus, and goals should sit alongside your tasks
- you work in the browser, including on non-Apple devices
- you want to start free with no credit card
- hosting in Frankfurt matters to you
Things 3 is the better fit if
- you only use Apple devices and want native apps
- you organize projects in fine detail with areas, headings and checklists
- you need reminders and shortcuts
- you'd rather pay once per device than sign up for a subscription
By daily life
Our assessment by situation.
| Situation | More Peak One | More Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple devices only | When habits and goals are part of it | Native apps on all Apple devices |
| When Windows or Android is involved | In the browser, on any device | Not listed |
| Lots of personal projects | Tasks with daily plan and focus | Projects, areas and headings |
| On the way to self-employment | Personal apps and business apps on one platform | When you stick to personal tasks |
Switching over
Switching from Things 3, at your own pace.
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Most important first
Choose the projects and tasks that matter this week. Everything else can stay in Things 3.
- 02 / 03
Create in Peak
Things 3 is not in the Peak integration catalog. Create your most important tasks in Peak and schedule them in Peak Day.
- 03 / 03
One week in parallel
Plan a week with Peak Day. Then decide what stays where.
Frequently asked questions
Briefly answered.
Switching and data
Can I use Things 3 and Peak One side by side?
Yes. You start Peak One on the Free plan and keep Things 3 until you've decided.
Will my Things projects carry over?
Things 3 is not in the Peak integration catalog today. You recreate your most important tasks in Peak.
Where is my data with Peak One?
The application and database run in Frankfurt am Main. Each account sees only its own data.
Pricing
How does Things 3's price compare to Peak One?
You buy Things 3 per device in the App Store: €59.99 for Mac, €9.99 for iPhone and Apple Watch, €22.99 for iPad. Peak One starts with Free at €0, Pro costs from €9.90 as a net reference price.
Do I need a credit card to get started?
No. For the Free plan, you log in with Google and are ready to go in about two minutes.
Features
Does Peak One have a Today list?
Yes, Peak Day. It schedules your tasks into your day and week, on the planned day, otherwise on the due date, with the most important first.
Does Peak One have native apps like Things 3?
Peak One has no documented mobile apps of its own; you use Peak in the browser. If native apps on Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch matter to you, Things 3 is the better fit.
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