One Thing vs Eclipta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
One Thing
This app blocks distracting applications until a user completes a single, meaningful daily activity. It helps users break phone addiction, reduce mindless scrolling, and build real habits through a structured approach to digital detox and focused work sessions.
- Blocks distracting apps until daily activity is completed
- AI-powered activity verification
- System-level app blocking with native iOS integration
- Focus timer with cross-device sync
- Streak tracking and progress analytics
- Personalized app filters and usage caps
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Stop scrolling. Start living. One Thing flips phone addiction on its head. Instead of fighting dopamine-driven habits, this app channels them — blocking distractions until you complete one meaningful activity each day. Exercise, read, meditate, do deep work, or practice an instrument. Finish first, then earn back access. The result? A daily digital detox that builds real habits, reduces mindless scrolling, and gives you hours of focus back. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All features require an active subscription after the free trial period. HOW IT WORKS (Subscription Required) Pick one activity every morning: gym, reading, meditation, studying, journaling, running, walking, or any productive pursuit. Until it's done, distracting apps stay locked. No willpower needed. The environment does the work. SMART BLOCKING (Subscription Required) System-Level Control: Native iOS Screen Time integration locks apps at the deepest level Personalized Filters: Select exactly which apps to restrict based on individual triggers Flexible Scheduling: Set weekly routines, daily challenges, or immediate timed blocks Usage Caps: Limit daily or weekly opens and minutes for specific apps Emergency Unlock: Safety valve for moments when access is genuinely urgent AI-POWERED VERIFICATION (Subscription Required) Photo Proof: Snap a picture and GPT-4 Vision confirms whether the activity was actually completed Works Everywhere: From gym selfies to reading sessions, the AI adapts to any habit No Cheating: Intelligent analysis catches shortcuts and keeps accountability honest TRUE FOCUS MODE (Subscription Required) Distraction-Free Timer: Full-screen countdown for deep work, studying, or creative sessions Cross-Device Sync: Pairs with Mac for seamless focus across phone and desktop ADHD-Friendly: Structured sessions with grace periods reduce the friction of getting started PROGRESS & MOTIVATION (Subscription Required) Streak Tracking: Build momentum day after day with visual completion calendars 18-Level Progression: Journey from "Brain Rewiring" on Day 1 to "One Year Champion" Detailed Analytics: Monitor hours saved, daily completion rates, and long-term growth Milestone Alerts: Celebrate achievements at key moments throughout the journey PRIVACY & RELIABILITY (Subscription Required) On-Device Data: Personal information never leaves the phone Background Processing: Blocks stay active even when the app is closed Live Activity Widget: Persistent lock-screen reminder showing streaks and countdowns BUILT FOR Anyone trapped in a scroll-refresh-repeat cycle Students needing structured study sessions and fewer distractions Professionals seeking a digital detox during work hours Fitness-focused individuals building consistent gym or running routines People with ADHD looking for external structure and accountability Families creating healthier relationships with technology WHY IT WORKS Traditional habit trackers send reminders and hope for the best. One Thing creates real consequences: access to social media, news, and entertainment stays blocked until the daily habit is done. It's not about restricting freedom. It's about trading a dopamine loop for a life-changing routine. JOMO (joy of missing out) replaces FOMO, one day at a time. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment: Charged to Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase Renewal: Automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends Management: Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID Account Settings No Commitment: Cancel at any point, no penalties Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onethingapp.framer.website/privacy-policy
Eclipta
This app helps you regain focus by locking distracting applications until you complete a short meditation session. It uses system-level blocking with no in-app bypass options, encouraging consistent attention training.
- Non-bypassable app blocking
- Integrated meditation timer
- System-level blocking via Screen Time API
- Focus Score and streaks
- Apple Health sync
- Per-app rules and time-of-day windows
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You don't have a willpower problem. You have an off-switch problem. Every blocker puts its escape hatch where the temptation is. Eclipta asks you first: switch on Strict mode and the block holds until you meditate. "Ignore Limit." "15 more minutes." A switch buried three menus deep. Every app that promised to guard your attention also shipped the button that hands it back. In Strict mode, Eclipta ships no such button. You train your attention, then you unlock. That is the entire mechanism. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that own you: social, news, games, anything you open on reflex. 2. Choose how they're held: a scheduled window, a daily allowance that runs out, or time you earn by meditating. 3. Open Eclipta and meditate. The apps open when you've done the work. FOUR KINDS OF BLOCK • Scheduled block: a window you set. It can run overnight, end at a fixed time, or stay shut until you've meditated. • Daily allowance: a budget for the day. It shows what's left, counts down as you spend it, and closes when it runs out, whether or not Eclipta is open. • Earned time: every minute you meditate buys app minutes at a rate you set. Meditate longer, get longer. • Instant block: one tap, blocked now, for when you can feel it starting. Each block picks its own apps and its own days. Set once, runs on its own. Need one app for a moment? Without Strict mode, open an app you picked for 1 to 15 minutes, up to 15 minutes a day, and the rest of the block stays on. WHAT ELSE YOU GET • Guided sessions: a calm voice leads you into deep rest in 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes. Or choose breathwork, or a quiet unguided timer, timed or open-ended, with a bell or in silence. • System-level blocking built on Apple's Screen Time (FamilyControls): not a timer you can swipe away. • Clarity: one daily number from your meditation, focus and recovery, with streaks that show your attention compounding week over week. • Apple Health (Mindful Minutes) sync and cloud backup, offline-first, across your devices. • No courses, no mood sliders, no sleep stories. It looks like a tool because it is one. WHY MEDITATION AND NOT JUST A BLOCKER Feeds have spent years training your brain to crave the next swipe. A blocker alone stops the damage but builds nothing back. Ten focused minutes a day trains the attention itself. In Strict mode, Eclipta forces the trade: no session, no apps: so the two compound instead of taking turns. PRIVATE AND SECURE Eclipta uses Apple's Screen Time API, so your app usage is read on your device and stays there. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. Eclipta does not sell or share your data for advertising. Eclipta is free to download and needs a subscription to use. There is no free tier and no ads; the annual plan begins with a free trial. This is for people who have already tried Screen Time, grayscale, and three other blockers, and watched themselves switch every one of them off. With Strict mode on, this is the version with no door. Subscription Information: Service: Eclipta Premium (Weekly, Monthly or Annual access) Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://eclipta.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://eclipta.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: One Thing at 892 against Eclipta's 11. Eclipta's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. One Thing sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Eclipta sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eclipta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Thing has 892 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.
One Thing ships an update every 2 weeks, Eclipta every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | One Thing | Eclipta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (892 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 892 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | One Thing LTD | Bingen Larranaga |
Customer experience
One Thing
Eclipta
Bugs and requests
One Thing
Reported bugs
1 issue- Incompatible with younger users due to payment requirements
Requested features
3 requests- Allow multiple activities per day
- Add chores/cleaning/meal prep blocks
- Option to add multiple blocks
Eclipta
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
One Thing
- One Thing (Full Access) (Weekly)$7.997 Days
- Pro Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
- One Thing (Weekly)$12.997 Days
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- Pro Plan Yearly WB$21.901 Year
- One Thing (Full Access) (Annual)$29.991 Year
- One Thing (Yearly - BF)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One Thing Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro Plan Yearly$49.991 Year
- One Thing (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- One Thing (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Eclipta
- Eclipta Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Eclipta Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Eclipta Pro Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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- Eclipta Pro Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Eclipta Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year









