Time Manage vs One Big Thing Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Manage
A minimalist time tracking application that allows users to start and stop timers with just two taps. It offers a simple interface for monitoring time spent on various activities, with historical data and customizable themes. Designed for focus and efficiency.
- Two-tap start/stop functionality
- Minimalist interface
- View time totals at a glance
- Daily/weekly history review
- Customizable themes
- Private and distraction-free
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Where did your time go today? Time Manage is the simplest way to answer that question. It works with just two taps: start to begin timing, stop when you're done. Study, work, workouts—track any activity the moment you start it. Unlike full-blown time-tracking tools, there are no projects to configure and no mandatory setup. When you save, just pick a tag like Study, Work, or Workout—your last tag is already selected, so repeating an activity is a single tap. Tags are always optional; Time Manage does the rest. SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES - A pie chart breaks your time down by tag, so you finally know how you spend your days - A daily bar chart shows how your hours stack up, tag by tag - Check today's total and your all-time total at a glance BUILD A DAILY HABIT - A streak counter shows how many days in a row you've tracked—keep it alive! - A Home Screen widget puts today's total and your current streak right where you'll see them - While the timer runs, your elapsed time appears live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activity)—no need to open the app - An optional, gentle evening reminder only when your streak is about to break - Set a daily goal and the widget, Lock Screen, and notifications all show how much is left (entirely optional) - Catch a timer you forgot to stop: when a session runs far longer than usual, one tap trims it to your typical length SIMPLE AND YOURS - Fully offline and private—no account, no sign-up - Multiple color themes with matching app icons Perfect for studying, deep work, focus sessions, workouts, and building better habits one day at a time. Track your time. See your day. Keep your streak going with Time Manage.
One Big Thing Journal
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Inspired by the “One Big Thing” methodology: simplify your day by committing to one meaningful task — and get it done. Key Features: • Daily Focus – Capture and complete your most important task each day in a clean, distraction-free interface • Streak Tracking – Build momentum with visual streaks and achievement milestones • Smart Reminders – Stay on track with customizable daily notifications • History Timeline – Review your progress at a glance Why it works: The One Big Thing approach cuts through overwhelm and decision fatigue by helping you focus on what matters most — one task at a time. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone seeking to build a simple, sustainable productivity habit. Start your streak today and discover how powerful one focused action each day can be
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Big Thing Journal at none against Time Manage's 4. One Big Thing Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Time Manage sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. One Big Thing Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Time Manage | One Big Thing Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hajime Nakamura | Tassilo von Gerlach |
In-app purchases
Time Manage
- Small Tip$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
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- Large Tip$6.99
One Big Thing Journal
No in-app purchases
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