Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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I've paid for Fantastical, Things 3, and Craft. Then I went back and tested them against the productivity apps that came free with every Apple device. Here's what I found.
In this one:
– What Apple's free trio (Notes, Reminders, Calendar) actually gets right
– 5 ways they fail, including a Mac problem nobody talks about
– What iOS 27 changes, and what it doesn't
– Where Fantastical, Things 3, and Craft genuinely win — and where they don't
– My honest verdict on whether "free" is actually good enough
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Fantastical 2 : flexibits.com/fantastical
Things 3 : culturedcode.com/things
Craft : https://www.craft.do/creator/markgilroy
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⌚️TIMESTAMPS
0:00 : Are free Apple apps actually worth using?
0:44 : A closer look at Reminders, Calendar, and Notes
2:21 : Five frustrating limitations I discovered
5:00 : Why I use Gamma
6:22 : My personal paid alternatives for daily tasks
8:54 : Do iOS27 updates matter?
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Should you buy a MacBook or an iPad? youtu.be/wlRBkM8XfCk
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✨Try out Gamma completely free at gamma.1stcollab.com/thatmarkgilroy
#GammaPartner
I've paid for Fantastical, Things 3, and Craft. Then I went back and tested them against the productivity apps that came free with every Apple device. Here's what I found.
In this one:
– What Apple's free trio (Notes, Reminders, Calendar) actually gets right
– 5 ways they fail, including a Mac problem nobody talks about
– What iOS 27 changes, and what it doesn't
– Where Fantastical, Things 3, and Craft genuinely win — and where they don't
– My honest verdict on whether "free" is actually good enough
🛒 *APP DOWNLOAD LINKS*
Fantastical 2 : flexibits.com/fantastical
Things 3 : culturedcode.com/things
Craft : https://www.craft.do/creator/markgilroy
⭐ Use code MARKG50 for a lifetime 50% discount on a Craft Plus plan - more info here: bit.ly/4eZfyzo
———————————————————-
🙌 WIN COOL TECH
Ever wanted to see what really goes on behind the scenes of the channel? Or get early access to videos before they go live? How about winning some of the amazing gear I feature – shipped straight to you?
Join my Access All Areas membership – it’s packed with perks like:
🎁 Monthly prize giveaways (yep, the good stuff – no cheap swag)
🎬 Early, ad-free access to upcoming videos
📹 Weekly behind-the-scenes rambles where I share what I’m working on (and what’s going wrong!)
💬 Access to community chats so you can connect and share ideas
📊 The chance to vote on future content and help shape the channel
All starting from the price of a coffee.
Want to give it a try? Your first month is completely free.
👉 thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters/sign_in
——————————————————-
⌚️TIMESTAMPS
0:00 : Are free Apple apps actually worth using?
0:44 : A closer look at Reminders, Calendar, and Notes
2:21 : Five frustrating limitations I discovered
5:00 : Why I use Gamma
6:22 : My personal paid alternatives for daily tasks
8:54 : Do iOS27 updates matter?
——————————————————-
👀 WATCH THIS NEXT
Should you buy a MacBook or an iPad? youtu.be/wlRBkM8XfCk
——————————————————-
📨 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Become an expert in psychology, tech and productivity in just 4 minutes! Sign-up to my free monthly email newsletter at : https://the-modern-geek.ck.page/6d320d9ee6
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✋🏼 LET’S BE FRIENDS
Website : thatmarkgilroy.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thatmarkgilroy
Threads: threads.com/@thatmarkgilroy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thatmarkgilroy0
Community: thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters
