# Aliver vs One Thing

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aliver at free with in-app purchases against One Thing's subscription. One Thing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.8 for Aliver against 4.7 for One Thing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 892 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Aliver's written reviews are positive against 27% of One Thing's.

Aliver ships an update monthly, One Thing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aliver | One Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047/reviews)** | [4.7 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-thing-earn-screen-time/id6748092391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 892 |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reface Europe UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679743976) | [One Thing LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824252786) |

## What reviewers say

### Aliver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without deleting your favorite applications. It offers features like app blocking, screen time tracking, and daily routines to help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** Reduce screen time, App blocking, Screen time tracking, Build mindful habits, Daily routines, Focus deeper

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aliver PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Aliver PRO | $44.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Helped build muscle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced to pay money
- 💰 Unnecessary billing
- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 You have to pay for the pro version

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get past pay wall
- Couldn't even get into the app
- Paywall issues

**Requested features**

- Make an app more people can use without paying


### 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 Aliver free?

Aliver 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, Aliver or One Thing?

Aliver is rated higher. Aliver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while One Thing averages 4.7 from 892 ratings.

### Do Aliver or One Thing have ads?

Aliver shows ads; One Thing does not.

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

Aliver ships an update monthly, and One Thing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aliver was updated on October 30, 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.*