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Cron vs Things

Cron and Things are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeCronThings
VendorCronCultured Code
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.8
PricingFreePaid
PlatformsmacOS, iOSmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresKeyboard-first, Scheduling links, Fast weekToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USAStuttgart, Germany
Founded20202009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Things has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★).
  • Cron is Free, while Things is Paid.
  • Cron runs on macOS, iOS; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cron or Things better?

By user rating, Things scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Cron or Things?

Cron is Free and Things is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Cron and Things open source?

No — neither Cron nor Things is open source.

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