Comparison

Skilltree vs One Thing

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

Head to head
About

Skilltree

Transform your life into a game with a unique skill tree system. Build positive habits, boost confidence, improve focus, and achieve your goals with gamified progress tracking, rewards, and social competition.

Highlights
  • Real-life skill tree for self-development
  • Gamified or minimalist design modes
  • Effortless habit tracker with clear goals
  • Routines for habit building
  • Social features and leaderboards
  • Advanced analytics for engagement
  • Community support
Features
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Skilltree is a video game skill tree for real life that makes self-improvement easy. Start positive habits, feel more confident, improve your focus, achieve a new year's resolution, get fit, avoid burnout, or help manage ADHD. Skilltree gives you the COMPLETE guide to changing your life, starting from 1-minute goals all the way up to improving your relationships, building a business, quitting video games and social media, and improving your health. Turn your life into a game with levels, XP, rewards, and achievements, and compete with your friends for glory! Download Skilltree and level up IRL! FEATURING: - A real-life SKILL TREE, showing you exactly which mental and physical habits to accelerate your self-development - A unique, and stunning design in either a gamified or minimalist mode so you can get engaged or stay laser-focused - An effortless and fun habit tracker with clear goals that slowly increase in difficulty - Routines to help you stick to your new habits and build new habit loops - Social features, including a leaderboard to compete with your friends and motivate each other to succeed - Advanced analytics to make self-improvement addictive and engaging - Not another boring habit tracker. Skilltree was made to feel engaging and unique - A community of thousands of people improving themselves around the world Skills include: - Meditation: to increase your levels of mindfulness and hone your focus - Journaling: to express yourself, develop new ideas, develop gratitude and more, - Reading: to focus your attention and learn powerful wisdom from the world's greatest thinkers - Fitness: to increase your discipline and build a body you're confident and proud of - Nofap: (this one doesn't need explaining....) - Nutrition: eating healthily and planning your meals out - Cold showers: for pushing yourself to your limits - Screentime: reduce your social media use/video game use/screentime - Sleep: Improve your sleep quality and restfulness - Routines: Build new routines to make habits effortless - Relationships: Build stronger relationships and improve your social skills - Studying: Build good study habits and learn new techniques such as using flashcards - And so much more! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

One Thing

This app blocks distracting applications until a user completes a single, meaningful daily activity. It helps users break phone addiction, reduce mindless scrolling, and build real habits through a structured approach to digital detox and focused work sessions.

Highlights
  • Blocks distracting apps until daily activity is completed
  • AI-powered activity verification
  • System-level app blocking with native iOS integration
  • Focus timer with cross-device sync
  • Streak tracking and progress analytics
  • Personalized app filters and usage caps
Features
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Stop scrolling. Start living. One Thing flips phone addiction on its head. Instead of fighting dopamine-driven habits, this app channels them — blocking distractions until you complete one meaningful activity each day. Exercise, read, meditate, do deep work, or practice an instrument. Finish first, then earn back access. The result? A daily digital detox that builds real habits, reduces mindless scrolling, and gives you hours of focus back. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All features require an active subscription after the free trial period. HOW IT WORKS (Subscription Required) Pick one activity every morning: gym, reading, meditation, studying, journaling, running, walking, or any productive pursuit. Until it's done, distracting apps stay locked. No willpower needed. The environment does the work. SMART BLOCKING (Subscription Required) System-Level Control: Native iOS Screen Time integration locks apps at the deepest level Personalized Filters: Select exactly which apps to restrict based on individual triggers Flexible Scheduling: Set weekly routines, daily challenges, or immediate timed blocks Usage Caps: Limit daily or weekly opens and minutes for specific apps Emergency Unlock: Safety valve for moments when access is genuinely urgent AI-POWERED VERIFICATION (Subscription Required) Photo Proof: Snap a picture and GPT-4 Vision confirms whether the activity was actually completed Works Everywhere: From gym selfies to reading sessions, the AI adapts to any habit No Cheating: Intelligent analysis catches shortcuts and keeps accountability honest TRUE FOCUS MODE (Subscription Required) Distraction-Free Timer: Full-screen countdown for deep work, studying, or creative sessions Cross-Device Sync: Pairs with Mac for seamless focus across phone and desktop ADHD-Friendly: Structured sessions with grace periods reduce the friction of getting started PROGRESS & MOTIVATION (Subscription Required) Streak Tracking: Build momentum day after day with visual completion calendars 18-Level Progression: Journey from "Brain Rewiring" on Day 1 to "One Year Champion" Detailed Analytics: Monitor hours saved, daily completion rates, and long-term growth Milestone Alerts: Celebrate achievements at key moments throughout the journey PRIVACY & RELIABILITY (Subscription Required) On-Device Data: Personal information never leaves the phone Background Processing: Blocks stay active even when the app is closed Live Activity Widget: Persistent lock-screen reminder showing streaks and countdowns BUILT FOR Anyone trapped in a scroll-refresh-repeat cycle Students needing structured study sessions and fewer distractions Professionals seeking a digital detox during work hours Fitness-focused individuals building consistent gym or running routines People with ADHD looking for external structure and accountability Families creating healthier relationships with technology WHY IT WORKS Traditional habit trackers send reminders and hope for the best. One Thing creates real consequences: access to social media, news, and entertainment stays blocked until the daily habit is done. It's not about restricting freedom. It's about trading a dopamine loop for a life-changing routine. JOMO (joy of missing out) replaces FOMO, one day at a time. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment: Charged to Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase Renewal: Automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends Management: Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID Account Settings No Commitment: Cancel at any point, no penalties Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onethingapp.framer.website/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Skilltree4 screens
One Thing4 screens

Verdict

The call

Skilltree and One Thing both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Skilltree's written reviews are positive against 27% of One Thing's. One Thing's advantage is ratings volume (892 vs 285). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Skilltree sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and One Thing sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Skilltree against 4.7 for One Thing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 285 and 892 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Skilltree's written reviews are positive against 27% of One Thing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skilltree ships an update weekly, One Thing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skilltree versus One Thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkilltreeOne Thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (285 ratings)4.7 (892 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings285892 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB227 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperProject Skill TreeOne Thing LTD

Customer experience

Skilltree

All ratings286 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.5%

One Thing

All ratings892 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative61.4%

User reviews

Skilltree

From 285 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps build consistent habits
  • 🚀 Gamifies self-improvement
  • 💡 Innovative approach to tracking progress
  • 🎨 Clean and appealing design
  • 🤝 Motivating for community/friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Issues with login and progress tracking
  • 🔒 Concerns about losing progress
  • 🔒 Monetization limits free features

One Thing

From 892 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires payment
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without payment

Bugs and requests

Skilltree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Randomly logged out of the app
  • Greyed out habits/tasks not functioning
  • Paid features still locked after purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize skill tree
  • More flexibility in task/habit management
  • Integrations with other productivity apps
  • Leaderboards and social features

One Thing

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Incompatible with younger users due to payment requirements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow multiple activities per day
  • Add chores/cleaning/meal prep blocks
  • Option to add multiple blocks

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Skilltree

Subscriptions3
  • Skilltree Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Skilltree Premium7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Skilltree Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • 50 Tokens$0.99
  • 150 Tokens$1.99
  • 500 Tokens$4.99
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  • 2000 Tokens$14.99
  • 5000 Tokens$69.99
10 purchases

One Thing

Subscriptions10
  • One Thing (Full Access) (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
  • One Thing (Weekly)$12.997 Days
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  • Pro Plan Yearly WB$21.901 Year
  • One Thing (Full Access) (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • One Thing (Yearly - BF)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • One Thing Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Plan Yearly$49.991 Year
  • One Thing (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • One Thing (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Skilltree free?
Skilltree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Thing free?
One Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skilltree or One Thing?
One Thing is rated higher. Skilltree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while One Thing averages 4.7 from 892 ratings.
Do Skilltree or One Thing have ads?
Neither Skilltree nor One Thing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skilltree or One Thing?
Skilltree ships an update weekly, and One Thing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skilltree was updated on November 3, 2026 and One Thing on November 8, 2026.

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