Comparison

OneStep vs Random Thoughts Journal

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

Head to head
About

OneStep

Features
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OneStep is a minimalist task manager built for people who create things on their own. Whether you’re building a side project, writing a book, or planning something big, OneStep keeps you focused by only showing what’s next. No backlogs, no busywork - just one clear step per project. One task per project Every project shows only one active task - the next step to move forward. When it’s done, add the next one. That’s it. Swipe through your projects Your projects live as cards in a playful, elegant stack. Swipe through them with ease. Task history See what you’ve completed before and look back at your progress. Emoji + color customization Make each project feel personal with emojis and soft color tags. Offline-first No account, no syncing - everything stays on your device with local storage. Distraction-free design OneStep is clean, calm, and focused. No complex features. Just enough to keep moving. Who it’s for: - Indie makers - Students - Designers - Creatives - Anyone managing solo projects who wants to stay focused Why it works: Most productivity tools throw everything at you. OneStep takes the opposite approach. By limiting each project to a single visible task, it reduces stress and helps you stay in flow. Made for solo builders. Feedback or ideas? Reach out any time. Like the app? You can support it with a coffee!

About

Random Thoughts Journal

Features
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RANDOM THOUGHTS JOURNAL Capture your thoughts the moment they happen. Random Thoughts Journal is the simplest way to write thoughts and record your ideas before they slip away. Whether it's a sudden insight, a feeling, or just a random thought worth remembering, capture it in seconds. YOUR MIND, ORGANIZED Turn fleeting moments into a beautiful thoughts diary. No complicated setup, no distractions. Just open, write, and save. Your thoughts tracker that actually gets used. SIMPLE & POWERFUL β€’ Quick capture β€” write thoughts in seconds β€’ Voice transcription β€” speak your mind, we'll write it down (Pro) β€’ Calendar view β€” revisit your thoughts notes by date β€’ Clean design β€” focused on what matters REFLECT & REMEMBER Look back on your thoughts diary and discover patterns in your thinking. Your best ideas deserve to be remembered. Free users can save up to 3 thoughts. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited thoughts and voice transcription. Pro features: β€’ Unlimited thoughts β€’ Voice transcription β€’ Full access to all features _____________ Privacy Policy: https://meliann.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-For-Random-Thoughts-Journal-2cf476f8f041804e94bceb679bb1e9a5 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OneStep4 screens
Random Thoughts Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneStep at none against Random Thoughts Journal's 2. On price, ads, 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. Random Thoughts Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. OneStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
OneStep versus Random Thoughts Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneStepRandom Thoughts Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias SaguirNicolas Gustavo Melian

In-app purchases

None

OneStep

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Random Thoughts Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year

Questions

Is OneStep free?
OneStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Thoughts Journal free?
Random Thoughts Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneStep or Random Thoughts Journal have ads?
Neither OneStep nor Random Thoughts Journal shows ads.

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