Comparison

TickBoom vs One Thing Next

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

Head to head
About

TickBoom

Features
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TickBoom turns your goals into real commitments instead of vague intentions. Set a goal, choose a duration, start the countdown, and work until the timer hits zero. At the end, you face a simple outcome: success or failure. Less procrastination. More action. A lot more things actually finished. Unlike a basic to‑do list or a standard timer, TickBoom adds urgency, accountability, and momentum. You are not just listing tasks – you are committing to them in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH TICKBOOM: – Create time‑bound goals and commitments instead of endless lists – Track active time and real progress, session after session – Build daily streaks and monitor your success rate over time – Break down bigger goals into clear, manageable subtasks – Use Strict Mode to stay locked in until the countdown ends – Keep focus sessions live on your Lock Screen with Live Activities – Personalize the app with multiple visual themes that match your mood WHY THIS WORKS: Most productivity apps stop at planning. You write tasks, you feel productive… and then nothing moves. TickBoom pushes you one step further: it forces a decision. Did you actually do what you said you would do during that time block – yes or no? That simple success/failure loop is what builds momentum. Each finished session gives you a win. Each missed one is a signal you can see, measure, and improve. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO STRUGGLE TO START AND FINISH: TickBoom is especially powerful if you: – Procrastinate on important but uncomfortable tasks – Open your laptop and drift between apps without real progress – Start many things but rarely bring them to the finish line – Feel overwhelmed by big goals and don’t know where to begin By turning every session into a commitment with a visible result, TickBoom helps you start faster, stay focused longer, and finish more often. PERFECT FOR: – Deep work sessions where you want zero excuses – Studying and revision blocks with a clear start and end – Work sprints for remote workers and freelancers – ADHD-friendly timeboxing with structure and feedback – Anyone tired of “soft” timers that are easy to ignore HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TICKBOOM 1. Pick one concrete task, not a vague project. 2. Set a countdown that feels challenging but realistic. 3. Turn on Strict Mode when you really need to commit. 4. At the end, be honest: success or failure. 5. Use streaks and stats to see your real follow‑through improve. Over time, you will not just “plan better” – you will build a stronger identity: someone who finishes what they start. Download TickBoom and turn your goals into real commitments, one focused session at a time. We continue to develop new features for TickBoom. Your feedback is valuable, so please feel free to send us an email to help us improve: support@tickboom.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://windy-windflower-9a5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-269a1994955d80968e25f2ac4f4986e0?source=copy_link

About

One Thing Next

Features
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One Thing Next is a calm focus app for moments when starting feels impossible. Instead of staring at a long, overwhelming list, add your things to a simple stack and let the app show you what’s next. One clear step. One thing at a time. It’s designed for overloaded days, busy brains, ADHD-style overwhelm, or those moments when you know there’s plenty to do but can’t work out where to begin. With One Thing Next, you can: • Add things you want to get done • Focus on one clear next step • Reorder your stack when priorities change • Start without seeing everything at once • Mark things as done and build momentum • Take a break when you need to pause One Thing Next is not about doing more. It’s about making it easier to start. When everything feels too much, just begin with the next thing.

Screenshots

TickBoom4 screens
One Thing Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: One Thing Next at every 9 days against TickBoom's every 3 weeks. TickBoom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TickBoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and One Thing Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickBoom ships an update every 3 weeks, One Thing Next every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TickBoom versus One Thing Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickBoomOne Thing Next
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNjelison RazafindrakotoAmarjit Gill

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TickBoom

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Subscription$79.99
1 purchases

One Thing Next

One-time1
  • One Thing Next+ (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is TickBoom free?
TickBoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Thing Next free?
One Thing Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TickBoom or One Thing Next have ads?
Neither TickBoom nor One Thing Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickBoom or One Thing Next?
TickBoom ships an update every 3 weeks, and One Thing Next every 9 days. Most recently, TickBoom was updated on October 28, 2026 and One Thing Next on October 14, 2026.

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