GTD on Android
The full GTD app for Android
Things 3 and OmniFocus never made it to Android. NextThing brings the complete Getting Things Done workflow to your Android phone — as a native app, not a web wrapper.
The short version
The best-known GTD apps are Apple-only: if you carry an Android phone, you can't run Things 3 or OmniFocus at all. NextThing is a native Android app built around the full GTD method — guided inbox processing, contexts, energy and time filtering, sequential projects, Waiting For, and weekly reviews — offline-first and synced with iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
GTD apps on Android at a glance
| App | Native Android app | Full GTD workflow |
|---|---|---|
| NextThing | ||
| Things 3 | Partial | |
| OmniFocus | ||
| Nirvana | ||
| Todoist | Partial |
Why the famous GTD apps aren't on Android
Things 3 is one of the best-designed task managers ever made — and it runs exclusively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Cultured Code has never announced an Android version. OmniFocus, the most powerful GTD app in the Apple ecosystem, is in the same situation: there's a web add-on, but no Android app.
Neither of these is a flaw — both companies deliberately build for Apple platforms. But it leaves anyone with an Android phone unable to use the two apps most often recommended for Getting Things Done.
On Android the usual advice is Nirvana, a dedicated GTD app with an Android client, or general-purpose task managers like Todoist and TickTick that can be adapted to GTD with discipline and workarounds. What's been missing is a modern, native Android app designed around the entire GTD loop — capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage.
What the full GTD workflow looks like on Android
NextThing implements the method end to end. Capture into the inbox in a couple of taps, then process it with a guided two-step flow that asks the right GTD questions — is it actionable, what's the next action, is it a project — so your inbox actually reaches zero.
Next actions carry contexts, energy levels, and time estimates, so when you have ten minutes and low energy you can filter to exactly what's doable. Projects can be sequential (only the next action shows) or parallel, Waiting For items are tied to real contacts, and Someday/Maybe keeps ideas out of your active lists. Weekly review reminders keep the whole system trustworthy.
Premium adds capture from anywhere: forward an email to your inbox or send a message to the Telegram bot, and the task is on your phone ready to process.
Native, offline-first, and synced everywhere
NextThing on Android is a native app, not a wrapped website. Lists open instantly, and everything works offline: capture, process, and reorganize on the subway or on a plane, and changes sync automatically once you're back online.
Your system isn't locked to one device, either. NextThing also runs natively on iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux with the same data everywhere — so a Windows PC at work or an iPad at home fits right in.
The free tier includes the complete GTD workflow with up to 5 projects, 5 contexts, and 5 contacts. Premium unlocks unlimited everything.
GTD on Android — common questions
Is Things 3 available for Android?
No. Things 3 runs only on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac, and Cultured Code has not announced an Android version. If you use an Android phone, you need a different GTD app — NextThing is a native Android alternative built around the full GTD workflow.
Is OmniFocus available for Android?
There is no OmniFocus app for Android. The Omni Group offers OmniFocus for the Web as a paid add-on that works in a mobile browser, but it's a companion to the Apple apps rather than a native Android experience.
What is the best GTD app for Android?
It depends on how deeply you practice GTD. Nirvana is built for the method and has an Android client; Todoist and TickTick are general task managers you can adapt. If you want guided inbox processing, energy and time filtering, sequential projects, and weekly reviews in a modern native app, that's exactly what NextThing was built for.
Does NextThing work offline on Android?
Yes. NextThing is offline-first: capturing, processing, and organizing all work without a connection, and your changes sync automatically once you're back online.
Is NextThing free on Android?
Yes — the free tier includes the complete GTD workflow with up to 5 projects, 5 contexts, and 5 contacts. Premium unlocks unlimited projects, contexts, and contacts.
Can I use NextThing on my computer as well?
Yes. NextThing also runs natively on iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and your data stays in sync across all of them.
Get the full GTD workflow on your Android phone
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