JOT - Just One Thing
Focus on one task a day
About
This app helps you focus on completing one important task each day, aligned with your long-term goals. It guides you to set daily priorities based on your core objectives and tracks your progress with visual feedback.
What's New in JOT
1.2.0
August 8, 2026
JOT 1.2 — secondaries. • Secondary todos: line up smaller tasks alongside your one thing. Stage them any time — but nothing gets checked off until your JOT is done. First things first. • Pull secondaries from your backlog or type them in. Typed ones carry into tomorrow instead of disappearing; backlog ones go back where they came from. • Secondaries count: tap a day in History to see them, and the quarterly pillar breakdown includes them. • A calmer Today screen: the pillar picker appears once you've written something, and secondaries stay out of the way until you ask. • Backlog: tap + to add an idea, long items now wrap in full, and removing a staged item offers to put it back instead of deleting it forever. • Under the hood: JOT can now receive small fixes and improvements between App Store updates. One thing a day, pointed at what matters.
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FAQ
What is JOT's core purpose?
JOT's core purpose is to help users focus on completing just one important task each day, rather than getting overwhelmed by long to-do lists. It encourages deliberate prioritization towards larger, quarterly goals.
How does JOT help with long-term goals?
JOT allows you to set three 'Core Pillars' representing your main quarterly objectives. Each day's single task is then aligned with one of these pillars, ensuring your daily efforts contribute to your bigger picture.
Can I change my JOT pillars frequently?
No, JOT deliberately limits pillar changes to once per calendar quarter. This constraint encourages commitment to your chosen objectives and prevents constant reshuffling of priorities.
How does JOT track progress?
JOT features a contribution-style heatmap that visually displays every day you complete your task. It also provides streaks and a per-pillar breakdown each quarter to show where your effort has been directed.
Does JOT have ads?
No, JOT is ad-free. It is designed to be a private and distraction-free experience, with no advertisements to interrupt your focus.
Is JOT available on multiple devices?
Yes, JOT is available on both iPhone and iPad, allowing you to manage your daily tasks across your Apple devices.
How often is JOT updated?
JOT was last updated on August 6, 2026, with version 1.1.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.
What is the age rating for JOT?
JOT has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to improve their daily focus and productivity.