Comparison

Focus Task vs The 1Thing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus Task

This app helps you tackle overwhelming to-do lists by presenting one task at a time in full screen. It's designed to reduce anxiety and improve focus, making it easier to start and complete tasks. Features include task timers, lock screen integration, and customizable lists.

Highlights
  • One task displayed full screen
  • Swipe to mark done or skip
  • Random task selection
  • Task timers with countdown
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Multiple customizable lists
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by a long to-do list? Focus Task hides the rest and shows you just one task at a time, so getting started is easy. Add your tasks, tap Focus! and the app picks one for you. Finish it or skip it, and the next one is ready. No more staring at the list wondering where to begin. ONE TASK, FULL SCREEN • Your task fills the screen, with nothing else asking for your attention • Mark it Done or Skip it with a swipe • Focus Task picks the next task at random, so you never have to choose KEEP YOUR MOMENTUM • Set a timer for a task and see how much you can get done • Follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island A SIMPLE TO-DO LIST • Add tasks quickly and check them off • Sort or reorder your tasks • Keep separate lists for home, work, school or errands • Home Screen widget MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN • Lists and tasks side by side on iPad and foldable iPhone • Available in 46 languages Loved by people with ADHD, OCD, autism, anxiety and perfectionism, and by anyone who finds a long to-do list hard to start. FOCUS TASK PRO One-time purchase, no subscription: • Set a timer for any task • Create as many lists as you need • Edit, reorder and delete your lists

About

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

Screenshots

Focus Task4 screens
The 1Thing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 1Thing at none against Focus Task's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The 1Thing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Task ships an update every 8 months, The 1Thing every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Task versus The 1Thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TaskThe 1Thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdTarkIQ SoftTech LLP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Task

One-time1
  • Unlock full version$4.99
None

The 1Thing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Task free?
Focus Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The 1Thing free?
The 1Thing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Task or The 1Thing have ads?
Neither Focus Task nor The 1Thing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Task or The 1Thing?
Focus Task ships an update every 8 months, and The 1Thing every 6 months. Most recently, Focus Task was updated on November 13, 2026 and The 1Thing on November 7, 2026.

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