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One Thing: Earn Screen Time

One Thing: Earn Screen Time

App Blocker & Habit Builder

888 ratings
67 reviews
📊 Productivity
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2025
  • August 4, 2026

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One Thing LTD
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About

This app helps you build positive habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete a chosen meaningful activity. It uses AI-powered verification and progress tracking to keep you motivated and accountable.

✓Daily meaningful activity selection
✓Smart app blocking
✓AI-powered camera verification
✓Progress tracking and streaks
✓Flexible scheduling
✓Family controls integration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of One Thing. Based on 888 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 2 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Helps stop doom-scrolling
  • 👍Beneficial for users
  • 👍Breaks bad habits
  • 👍Helps with productivity

Negative things

  • 💰Requires payment
  • 🚫Limited functionality without payment
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What's New in One Thing

2.0.1

August 4, 2026

General quality of life improvements

3

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

One Thing Annual

Access to the One Thing App

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Low Customizeability

New app idea is good, however not very happy about customization.

Hoping that over time, preset features are more customizable. As someone who benefits from minimalist aesthetic, it does not allow me to delete “suggested” presets in app nor does it allow me to prioritize the limits I’ve made for myself so that way it shows on the first page or up higher on the tiers.

Additionally, color coding is confusing- somehow I can color code my limits without actually seeing where the color coding organizing is executable.

Also, where can I edit my daily one thing goal?

Lots to fix, despite good app idea. Just hope my investment doesn’t go to waste.
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Regular200Regular200

New Update destroyed everything

I liked the app but the new update is awful. I have no control to stop the feature of earning screen time. Even after completing my „one thing“ it looks everything again. Makes no sense because I need my phone for work etc. Liked the version before way more.
Formel1 FahrerFormel1 Fahrer

Weird

Helpful but I deleted for a trip - made me watch a 10 min infomercial to get back in and then wouldn’t let me restore my purchase. Buggy and a little awkward but a good concept.
Delicious 1 cool moe deeDelicious 1 cool moe dee

Best app I’ve ever used!!!

I have lost 20kg by using this app. My screen time has gone down by 80% percent. My parents are showing me love and appreciation me again. I am so grateful for this app it has changed my life forever!
Wonkeyjohn99Wonkeyjohn99

Geld nicht Wert

Gute Idee aber an der Umsetzung hapert es massiv.
Viele Fehler und kein Support bei den Problemen.
Absoluter Fehlkauf.
Die 60€ sollte man sich sparen!
Kunde467Kunde467
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Incompatible with younger users due to payment requirements

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Requested Features

3 requests

Allow multiple activities per day

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Add chores/cleaning/meal prep blocks

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Option to add multiple blocks

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FAQ

What does One Thing do?

One Thing is a productivity app designed to help users build life-changing habits. It works by blocking distracting applications on your phone until you complete a chosen meaningful activity for the day, such as exercise, reading, or deep work.

What are the key features of One Thing?

Key features include selecting a daily meaningful activity, smart app blocking that integrates with iOS Screen Time, AI-powered verification using your camera to confirm activity completion, and progress tracking with streak counters and analytics to maintain motivation.

How much does One Thing cost?

All features of One Thing require an active subscription after a free trial period. Payments are charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation, and subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

What kind of activities can I track with One Thing?

The app offers a curated selection of meaningful activities, including exercise, reading, meditation, deep work, studying, social connection, business development, instrument practice, walking, running, journaling, and cleaning. The AI verification system is flexible enough to work with any of these activities.

Who is One Thing for?

This app is ideal for students wanting to improve study habits, professionals seeking better work-life balance, fitness enthusiasts building consistent routines, anyone struggling with phone addiction, individuals looking to develop new skills or hobbies, and families aiming to teach healthy technology use.