# Skilltree vs One Thing

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 28% of One Thing's. Skilltree also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). One Thing's advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 286). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skilltree sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and One Thing sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 — 286 and 888 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Skilltree's written reviews are positive against 28% of One Thing's.

Skilltree ships an update weekly, One Thing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skilltree | One Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skilltree-self-improvement/id6459107901/reviews) | [4.7 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-thing-earn-screen-time/id6748092391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 286 | **888** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 67 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project Skill Tree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701643282) | [One Thing LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824252786) |

## What reviewers say

### Skilltree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skilltree-self-improvement/id6459107901)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skilltree Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Skilltree Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Skilltree Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 50 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Tokens | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### One Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-thing-earn-screen-time/id6748092391)

This app helps you build positive habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete a chosen meaningful activity. It uses AI-powered verification and progress tracking to keep you motivated and accountable.

**Highlights:** Daily meaningful activity selection, Smart app blocking, AI-powered camera verification, Progress tracking and streaks, Flexible scheduling, Family controls integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Thing (Full Access) (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| One Thing (Weekly) | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Yearly WB | $21.90 | per year |
| One Thing (Full Access) (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| One Thing (Yearly - BF) | $29.99 | per year |
| One Thing Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One Thing (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| One Thing (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| One Thing Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment
- 🚫 Limited functionality without payment

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with younger users due to payment requirements

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple activities per day
- Add chores/cleaning/meal prep blocks
- Option to add multiple blocks


## Frequently asked 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?

Skilltree and One Thing are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 286 and 888 ratings respectively.

### 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 October 20, 2026 and One Thing on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*