The 1Thing vs Priorities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Priorities
Organize your week with a planning tool that helps you focus on priorities. Utilize the Eisenhower matrix, align tasks with your roles, and break down large goals into manageable steps. Build consistent routines and triage tasks effectively.
- Eisenhower matrix prioritization
- Role-based goal grouping
- Subtask creation for large goals
- Recurring reminder tracking
- Task triage from backlog
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Plan your week with clarity and stay focused on what matters most. Prioritize using the Eisenhower matrix, align work to your roles, and turn big goals into actionable steps you can actually finish. - Bold weekly planning: organize by Important/Urgent quadrants - Role-based focus: group goals by the roles you care about - Break it down: create subtasks to “chunk apart” bigger goals - Routines that stick: set and track recurring reminders - Backlog to committed plan: triage from Reminders into your week Make balanced progress across work, family, and personal life—every week.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Priorities at every 9 days against The 1Thing's every 6 months. The 1Thing's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The 1Thing ships an update every 6 months, Priorities every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The 1Thing | Priorities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TarkIQ SoftTech LLP | Spencer Michalski |
In-app purchases
The 1Thing
No in-app purchases
Priorities
No in-app purchases









