Things 3 for Android: 7 Alternatives for Daily Task Planning (2026)

Things 3 does not work on Android, and there is no official Things web app you can use as a workaround. If your phone runs Android, you need another task manager.

The right alternative depends on what attracted you to Things. Todoist suits project organization, TickTick adds focus tools, and Structured emphasizes a visual day. SelfManager.ai is worth considering when you want daily tasks, work context, tracked time and AI reviews together.

None is a copy of Things. Choose the part of its workflow you want to preserve rather than searching for an identical interface.

Features checked October 30, 2026. This comparison uses official product documentation and illustrative workflows, rather than claimed hands-on testing. Published by SelfManager.ai.

Things 3 Android alternatives at a glance

Can you use Things Cloud on Android?

Things Cloud synchronizes the supported Things apps. It does not provide a browser interface for managing your tasks on Android.

Cultured Code explicitly lists Android, Windows, Linux and web browsers among unsupported platforms. A purchase for an Apple device does not unlock Android access.

If you are switching phones, that makes the decision fairly simple: find a system that works on the devices you actually use. A planner loses much of its value when you cannot capture something while away from your desk.

1. SelfManager.ai: for keeping the day and its context together

SelfManager.ai organizes work around dates, with tables inside each day. A practical setup might separate client work, personal responsibilities and learning while keeping them on the same date.

That suits people who like a clear daily view but want more than a list of task titles. Notes, comments and supporting files can stay alongside the work, while task time tracking provides a record of the effort involved.

Its main distinction is the review afterward: AI Review can use the work you recorded to help explain progress and unfinished priorities.

Choose it if: you want a daily workspace that remains useful after today is over.

Check first: Android access currently means a browser or home-screen shortcut. It is not a native Android app, and it is not an hourly timeline.

2. Todoist: for projects you need to manage anywhere

Todoist is a sensible starting point if you like collecting tasks, organizing them into projects and deciding what to do next.

For example, a website launch can be one project with sections for content, implementation and testing. Your daily selection then comes from that wider pool of work.

The useful difference from a day-centered planner is that the project remains the organizing container. That can be preferable when responsibilities span several weeks and you frequently change the day you will work on them.

Choose it if: project organization matters more than keeping a narrative of each day.

3. TickTick: for tasks and focused work sessions

TickTick combines task management with calendar views, habit tracking and focus tools. Its Focus feature includes Pomodoro and stopwatch options.

This makes it a candidate when the problem is starting and staying with a task, rather than simply remembering it. You can plan a reading session, begin a focus session and keep the activity associated with your task workflow.

The trade-off is breadth. Start with tasks and one focus tool before adding every available view.

Choose it if: you want task lists and focus sessions in one Android app.

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4. Microsoft To Do: for a simple daily shortlist

Microsoft To Do's My Day lets you select tasks for today from your existing lists. My Day resets overnight; unfinished items remain in the underlying task system and can be suggested again.

That is useful if you liked the separation between everything you could do and the smaller set you intend to do today.

You do not need an elaborate setup. Keep a few lists, capture responsibilities and choose a manageable daily selection.

Choose it if: you want a straightforward list without designing a productivity system.

5. Structured: for a visible daily timeline

Structured is the clearest fit here when your main question is, “Where does this fit in my day?” It places tasks along a timeline rather than relying only on an ordered list.

That can help you notice that an afternoon already contains a meeting, travel and a study session before adding another commitment.

Structured supports Android, but its documentation notes platform differences. Check the Android version for your required features rather than assuming every Apple feature is included.

Choose it if: seeing the shape of the day helps you act on your plan.

6. Google Tasks: for a small system you already understand

Google Tasks works close to Gmail and Google Calendar. It is a reasonable option if most of your tasks begin in your Google account and you mainly need a reminder to act.

Use it for concrete obligations such as sending a document, paying a bill or completing an assignment step. Keep reference material elsewhere if a task requires substantial notes.

Choose it if: you want basic task capture with little extra maintenance.

7. Any.do: for daily planning around commitments

Any.do combines task lists, My Day and calendar views. It is worth considering if you want to review appointments while choosing the tasks you will tackle.

For example, an afternoon with two appointments calls for a smaller task selection than a clear working day. A planner should make that difference visible.

Choose it if: you want a daily planning layer over tasks and calendar commitments.

How to move without rebuilding everything

Test one active project before moving your entire history:

1. Add ten current tasks and their genuine deadlines.
2. Plan tomorrow using the new app's normal workflow.
3. Capture an unexpected task from your Android phone.
4. Check the same work on your computer.
5. Review what happened after three working days.

A successful replacement should make these ordinary actions easy. It does not need to reproduce every category you created in Things.

Verdict

Choose Todoist for project lists, TickTick for focus tools or Structured for a visual timeline. Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks are sensible simpler options; Any.do brings tasks and calendar planning together.

Choose SelfManager.ai when you want the day's actions, context and tracked effort to become a useful record for later review. Start its seven-day trial with the work you already need to do this week.

For a broader comparison, read Things 3 alternatives. If a PC is part of your setup, see Things 3 for Windows.

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FAQ

Is there an official Things 3 app for Android?

No. Cultured Code does not provide an Android version of Things 3.

Can I open Things in an Android browser?

No. Things has no official web app, and Things Cloud does not supply a browser-based task interface.

Which alternative is closest to Things 3?

There is no exact replacement. Todoist is a useful candidate for project-based tasks; Structured is more suitable if you mainly want a visible daily schedule.

Does SelfManager.ai work on Android?

Yes, through a modern mobile browser, with home-screen access available.