Comparison

AlwaysList vs ONE

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysList

Features
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AlwaysList is a new style of Todo management app. The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) feature, originally intended for playing videos in a small window, is used to display the list, making the app unique. In traditional Todo apps, you need to display the app screen to check off items. However, with AlwaysList, the list is displayed in PiP mode, allowing you to always see the list even while using other apps. Since the PiP feature is utilized, you don't need to keep the AlwaysList app screen open. As a result, unfortunately, the number of ad displays within the app is extremely low... If you are a fan of AlwaysList, we would be grateful if you could consider subscribing to support us. For feature requests or suggestions, please feel free to send them via the "Feedback" section within the app.

About

ONE

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Not another to-do list. ONE Focus is a single-task focus timer for a deeper life. You commit to one thing at a timeβ€”nothing else on screen, nothing competing for your attention. WHY ONE FOCUS? β€’ One thing only β€” no lists, no tabs, no clutter β€’ Start in one line β€” type a title, press return, begin β€’ Gentle accountability β€” a progress check-in every 45 minutes β€’ Five-step progress β€” 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100%, with an optional note β€’ Quiet by design β€” no streak anxiety, no gamification, no noise β€’ Night quiet hours β€” no notifications between 22:00 and 09:00 β€’ Minimal history β€” see what you've finished, nothing more HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter one thing and start 2. Stay with it β€” elapsed time keeps you honest 3. Respond to check-ins when prompted (or update progress anytime) 4. Mark complete when you're done 5. Move on to the next moment DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM Editorial Noir typography, generous whitespace, and champagne-gold accents. Dark-first. No feature bloat. No account required. Everything stays on your device. Built for focus, study, deep work, and everyday presenceβ€”reading to your child, cooking a meal, taking a walk, creating something meaningful, or simply being here. Download. Pick one thing. Live it fully.

Screenshots

AlwaysList3 screens
ONE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ONE at none against AlwaysList's 2. ONE also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AlwaysList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AlwaysList versus ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysListONE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaito Yoshimuraιͺ‹ι£ž ζ­¦

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlwaysList

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlan(MonthlyPayment)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PremiumPlan(YearlyPayment)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

ONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlwaysList free?
AlwaysList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ONE free?
ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlwaysList or ONE have ads?
AlwaysList shows ads; ONE does not.

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