# Jolt vs One Thing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jolt at 82% against One Thing's 27%. Jolt also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). One Thing's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (892 vs 106). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jolt sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

One Thing holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Thing has 892 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Jolt's written reviews are positive against 27% of One Thing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jolt | One Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540/reviews) | **[4.7 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-thing-earn-screen-time/id6748092391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **892** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 177 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780060803) | [One Thing LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824252786) |

## What reviewers say

### Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier phone habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers personalized insights, focus sessions, and challenges to keep you motivated and in control of your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily duration and open limits for apps, Focus sessions with optional breaks, Customizable schedules and prebuilt templates, Deep Focus Mode with non-bypassable timers, Personalized habit insights and progress tracking, Join global challenges and earn rewards

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly - T3 D0 | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $45.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T3 D1 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY50 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - NY25 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - 75 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $51.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T2 D0 | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly - T1 D1 | $69.99 | per year |
| Hard Mode Sos | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan \| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### 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 Jolt free?

Jolt 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, Jolt or One Thing?

One Thing is rated higher. Jolt averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while One Thing averages 4.7 from 892 ratings.

### Do Jolt or One Thing have ads?

Neither Jolt nor One Thing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jolt or One Thing?

Jolt ships an update every 2 weeks, and One Thing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jolt was updated on October 24, 2026 and One Thing on October 25, 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.*