OnceOne vs Now Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnceOne
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With OnceOne, you can manage your to-do tasks offline or on multiple devices through iCloud. We provide a powerful filter function to help you quickly locate the task list that meets specific conditions. ## Core Features - To-do management - Custom filter list - Tomato countdown focus - Activity records - Data statistics and chart display Privacy policy: https://yindongliang.com/docs/App/OnceOne-Privacy-Policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Now Block
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Gentle Time Reminders，Gentle notifications mark each new block without interrupting your flow Dynamic Island Visibility，Show the current time block in the Dynamic Island so time stays in view Lock Screen Visibility，See your time progress directly on the lock screen without opening the app Minimal and Stress-Free Design，No complex task systems, just focus on the current block Rebuild Time Awareness，Understand the flow of time through simple visual feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now Block at none against OnceOne's 3. Now Block also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. OnceOne sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Now Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
OnceOne ships an update weekly, Now Block every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnceOne | Now Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongliang Yin | 雯琪 李 |
In-app purchases
OnceOne
- Pro(Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Pro(Annual)$9.991 Year
- Pro(Lifetime)$24.99
Now Block
No in-app purchases
