Focus Task vs The 1Thing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Task
This app helps you concentrate by presenting one random task at a time on a full screen. You can mark tasks as done or skip to the next to maintain focus on a single objective.
- Full-screen task display
- Mark tasks as done
- Skip to next random task
- Single-task focus
- Random task selection
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Dedicate a full screen on one random task at a time. Focus task allows you to mark this task DONE or skip to the next random task in order for you to focus on one thing at a time.
The 1Thing
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Introducing "The 1Thing" – the ultimate iOS app designed to keep you focused and on track with your most important task right from your lock screen widget. With The 1Thing, you can say goodbye to forgetting essential tasks or getting sidetracked by countless distractions. Our app's ingenious lock screen widget functionality ensures that you never miss a single reminder, making it effortless to stay organized and accomplish your one specific goal of the day. 1. Lock Screen Widget Integration: The 1Thing seamlessly integrates with the lock screen widget on your iOS device, displaying a clear and prominent reminder for your one crucial task. It ensures that your reminder is always in sight, even when your device is locked. 2. Simple and Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a clean and user-friendly interface that enables effortless navigation and easy management of your reminders. No complex menus or unnecessary features to distract you. 3. Curated list of tasks and provision to pin them. 4. Privacy and Security: The 1Thing values your privacy and security. Rest assured we do not read/collect anything. Stay focused, organized, and on top of your priorities with The 1Thing – the app that turns your lock screen widget into a powerful tool for task management. Download now and unlock the potential of productivity like never before. Privacy Policy : https://one-thing-app.wixsite.com/one-thing-app/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://one-thing-app.wixsite.com/one-thing-app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 1Thing at none against Focus Task's 1. Focus Task's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Focus Task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The 1Thing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Task | The 1Thing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | TarkIQ SoftTech LLP |
In-app purchases
Focus Task
- Unlock full version$2.99
The 1Thing
No in-app purchases
