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TickTick
Best for: Tasks + calendar + habits
Top PickFreeBest Value
TickTick combines tasks, calendar, pomodoro timer, and habit tracking in one app. It's Todoist with a calendar and time-blocking built in.
- Built-in calendar with drag-and-drop task scheduling
- Pomodoro timer with focus mode and white noise
- Habit tracking with streaks, statistics, and reminders
Free tier: Listed as free — verify limitsPricing: Free / $3/mo Premium
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Things 3
Best for: Apple GTD perfection
Things 3 is a beautiful, one-time-purchase task manager for Apple devices. It's widely considered the gold standard of GTD tools on Mac and iOS.
- One-time purchase — no subscriptions, ever
- GTD-inspired workflow with areas, projects, and tags
- Quick entry with global keyboard shortcuts
Free tier: Check providerPricing: $49.99 one-time (Mac + iOS)
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Habitica
Best for: Gamified habit tracking
FreeOpen SourceBest Value
Habitica turns your to-do list into an RPG. Complete tasks to level up your character, earn rewards, and join parties for accountability. The most fun productivity app ever made.
- RPG game mechanics — gain XP and equipment by completing real tasks
- Party quests for team accountability and social motivation
- Habit, daily, and to-do tracking with streaks and rewards
Free tier: Listed as free — verify limitsPricing: Free / $9/mo Subscription
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OmniFocus
Best for: GTD power users on Apple
OmniFocus is the gold standard for GTD on Apple. Contexts, custom perspectives, and a review system make it the most powerful task manager for serious productivity users.
- Custom perspectives — build any view of your tasks you can imagine
- Forecast view shows tasks and calendar events together
- Automation with Shortcuts, AppleScript, and URL schemes
Free tier: Check providerPricing: $99.99/yr Standard / $149.99/yr Pro
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Any.do
Best for: Simple cross-platform tasks
FreeBest Value
Any.do is a beautifully designed task manager with a daily planner, calendar, and grocery list in one. Its daily plan feature guides you through your tasks each morning.
- Daily plan reminder every morning to prioritize your day
- Shared lists and tasks for couples, families, and teams
- Voice entry, location reminders, and WhatsApp integration
Free tier: Listed as free — verify limitsPricing: Free / $5.99/mo Premium / $8.99/mo Family