Can I vibe code Things 3?

Mostly

Mostly. You can build a clean personal to-do app for iPhone and iPad.

You can build your own take on Things 3 with tasks, projects, due dates, and a Today view. Start with tasks saved on your device, then add reminders or cloud storage. Vibecode builds iPhone and iPad apps, but not a native Mac app.

Best built as
iPhone app (native Swift)
Working first version
An afternoon
Category
Notes & tasks

What keeps people on Things 3:Years of polish

Check your own twist on it

Which parts of Things 3 you can build

The checker split your own version of Things 3 into its key parts and sorted each one.

  • Tasks and checklists

    Vibecode can build task entry, notes, checklists, and completion buttons with local saving.

    Works out of the box

  • Inbox, Today, and projects

    Group your tasks into simple lists and show tasks due today in one view.

    Works out of the box

  • Due dates and reminders

    Date picking is easy, while notifications need permission and testing on your real iPhone.

    Needs setup

  • Tasks across devices

    Add login and a Vibecode Cloud database on Plus to access your tasks on iPhone and iPad.

    Needs setup

  • Native Mac app

    Vibecode does not build native Mac apps, but a separate web version could give you browser access on your Mac.

    Not possible

What to build first, and what it takes

Build this first

  1. 1Add, edit, and complete tasks saved on your device
  2. 2Switch between Inbox and Today using task due dates
  3. 3Organize tasks into named projects

What it takes

Best built as
iPhone app (native Swift)
Working first version
An afternoon
Vibecode first build
One free build for new accounts
Vibecode Plus
$20 a month
Apple Developer Program
$99 a year

A native iPhone and iPad app fits a personal task manager for Apple devices.

Plan ahead: Use Things 3 as inspiration, but give your app its own name, icons, and visual design.

A prompt to build your own version of Things 3

Written by the checker for a first version. Paste it into Vibecode as is, or change it to make the app yours.

Your Things 3-style app, first version

Build a native iPhone and iPad app for me to manage personal tasks with a calm, uncluttered design. The main screen should show Inbox, Today, and my named projects, with task titles and completion circles. Tapping a task opens its title, notes, due date, and project for editing. A clearly visible add button creates a task, and tapping its circle marks it complete. Let me create and rename projects. Today should show unfinished tasks due today or earlier. Save everything locally on the device. Use warm white backgrounds, dark text, soft blue accents, and generous spacing, with a sidebar on iPad. Include realistic sample tasks and projects so I can try every view.

Opens Vibecode with this prompt ready. Your first build is free.

What a homemade Things 3 won't have

Things gives people a native Mac app alongside its mobile apps, Mac automation, and ongoing maintenance from Cultured Code.

  • Native Mac app
  • Mac Quick Entry with Autofill
  • Cultured Code's maintenance team

Questions about vibe coding Things 3

Can I vibe code Things 3?

Mostly. You can build a clean personal to-do app for iPhone and iPad. You can build your own take on Things 3 with tasks, projects, due dates, and a Today view. Start with tasks saved on your device, then add reminders or cloud storage. Vibecode builds iPhone and iPad apps, but not a native Mac app.

How long does it take to build an app like Things 3?

Vibecode builds a first version from one prompt, and the checker would start with these parts: add, edit, and complete tasks saved on your device; switch between Inbox and Today using task due dates; organize tasks into named projects. Plan on an afternoon for a working first version with its real features.

How much does it cost to build your own version of Things 3?

Vibecode's first build is free for new accounts that sign up with Google or Apple on the web or the iPhone app, as the account's first project: one build of about 10 minutes with up to 3 features, on sample data. After that you need credits, from a paid plan or auto-reload. For your own version of Things 3, the checker lists these costs: Vibecode Plus ($20 a month); Apple Developer Program ($99 a year).

What can't you copy from Things 3?

Things gives people a native Mac app alongside its mobile apps, Mac automation, and ongoing maintenance from Cultured Code. A version you build yourself won't have these: native Mac app; Mac Quick Entry with Autofill; cultured Code's maintenance team.

Checked October 21, 2026 with the free Can I vibe code it? checker

Things 3 is a trademark of its owner. Vibecode isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Things 3.

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