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Amazing Marvin
Things 3
Amazing MarvinThings 3| Amazing Marvin | Things 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Links | ||
| Website | Visit | Visit |
| App Store | Install | Install |
| Google Play | Install | — |
| Main | ||
| Task management | + | + |
| Task lists | + | + |
| Quick add | — | + |
| Recurring tasks | + | + |
| Subtasks | + | + |
| Due dates | — | + |
| Subtasks recurring | + | + |
| Priorities | + | + |
| Tags / labels | — | + |
| Projects / lists | — | + |
| Today view | — | + |
| Habit tracking | + | − |
| Goals progress tracking | + | ± |
| Analytics / reporting | + | — |
| Notes templates | ± | + |
| Integrated templates | ± | — |
| Calendar view | + | ± |
| Weekly view | — | + |
| Daily planning | — | + |
| Monthly planning | — | ± |
| Time blocking | + | ± |
| Planner & calendar segregation | ± | ± |
| Offline mode | ± | + |
| Reminders | — | + |
| AI scheduling | — | − |
| Notes | — | + |
| Templates | — | − |
| Custom sections | — | ± |
| Better for personal use | + | — |
| Better for team use | − | — |
| Platforms | ||
| Windows | + | − |
| Android | + | − |
| Web | + | − |
| MacOS | + | + |
| iOS | + | + |
| Desktop | — | + |
| Free version | — | − |
| Sync across devices | + | + |
| Calendar sync | ||
| Calendar sync | ± | ± |
| Integrated calendar | ± | ± |
| Synchronize with Apple Calendar | ± | + |
| Synchronize with Google Calendar | ± | ± |
| Synchronize with Microsoft Calendar | ± | ± |
| Outlook sync | ± | ± |
| Interface | ||
| Themes / appearance presets | + | + |
| Dark mode | + | — |
| Notification support | + | — |
| On-screen reminders | + | — |
| Repeated reminders | ± | — |
| Board tasks format | ± | — |
| Drag & drop | ± | — |
| Visual planning | — | ± |
| Special features | ||
| AI assistance / AI features | ± | − |
| Attachments & embedded media | + | − |
| Stickers | − | − |
| Handwriting & stylus | ||
| Apple Pencil support | − | − |
| Handwriting / stylus support | − | − |
| Palm rejection | − | − |
| PDF annotation / markup | − | − |
| Handwriting to text conversion | − | − |
| Search in handwriting | − | − |
| Special features | ||
| Time tracking | + | — |
| Pomodoro / focus | + | — |
| Projects / folders | + | — |
| Nested folders / depth | ± | — |
| Tags & filters | + | — |
| Search | + | — |
| Gamification / motivation | + | — |
| Synchronize & backup | ||
| Cloud sync | + | ± |
| Auto backup | + | + |
| Notes / tasks sharing | − | ± |
| Collaboration / sharing (incl. team) | − | − |
| Shared lists | — | − |
| Export to PDF / other | ± | — |
| Slack / Zapier integrations | ± | — |
| Profile | ||
| Calendars | + | + |
Amazing Marvin
Pros
- Feature modules switch on only when you need them, which cuts default clutter
- Built-in timers, Pomodoro, time tracking, and focus modes sit beside the task list
- Habits, streaks, goals, and light gamification reward momentum without a separate habit app
- Imports from Todoist, TickTick, Things, Microsoft To Do, Google Calendar, and others ease migration
- Zapier, email-to-task, Chrome capture, and a documented API cover serious automation nerds
Cons
- No permanent free tier after the trial—you either subscribe or stop adding work
- Mobile apps are companions; power users still anchor sessions on web or desktop
- Customization depth trades away the instant simplicity of minimalist lists
- Store reviews occasionally complain about mobile sync or parity versus desktop
- Smaller community footprint than Todoist-class giants in workplace IT guides
Things 3
Pros
- Today / Upcoming / Someday language stays Apple-native
- One-time purchase on each platform avoids subscription fatigue
- Tagging and headings stay tight without turning into a database
- Handoff between iPhone and Mac feels instant
- Quick entry shortcuts land tasks from anywhere
Cons
- Apple-only lock keeps Windows and Android teammates out
- Power roadmap moves slowly by design
- Repeating tasks and deadlines still draw nitpicks versus OmniFocus
- Buying every platform copy adds up on three devices