Comparison

One Thing Next vs TaskFlow Planner

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

Head to head
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: β€’ Add things you want to get done β€’ Focus on one clear next step β€’ Reorder your stack when priorities change β€’ Start without seeing everything at once β€’ Mark things as done and build momentum β€’ 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.

About

TaskFlow Planner

Features
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TaskFlow Planner is a beautifully simple to-do list and productivity companion built to help you plan your day, build better habits, and stay focused β€” without the clutter. ORGANIZE YOUR TASKS Capture everything in your Inbox, then sort it into Today, Tomorrow, or the Next 7 Days. Smart lists keep your priorities visible so you always know what matters right now, and a dedicated Completed list lets you look back on everything you've accomplished. FOCUS TIMER Use the built-in focus timer to work in dedicated sprints, then recharge with a short or long break. Stick with the classic presets or dial in your own custom Focus, Short Break, and Long Break lengths from 1 to 180 minutes β€” your settings are saved automatically so every session starts exactly the way you like it. BUILD LASTING HABITS Track daily habits alongside your tasks. Add new habits in seconds, then rename them, change their icon and color, or remove them whenever your routine changes β€” everything is editable right from the habit card. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY TaskFlow Planner uses a clean, light, easy-to-read interface across every screen, so your lists and timer stay clear no matter how your device is set up. TASKFLOW PLANNER PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with a one-time Premium purchase β€” no recurring subscription. New users get a 3-day free trial of Premium so you can explore every feature before you buy. After the trial, Premium unlocks with a single lifetime payment, giving you permanent access to focus timer customization, unlimited habit tracking, and every future feature we add. Download TaskFlow Planner today and turn your to-do list into a system you'll actually stick with.

Screenshots

One Thing Next4 screens
TaskFlow Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

One Thing Next and TaskFlow Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. One Thing Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TaskFlow Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Thing Next ships an update every 9 days, TaskFlow Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
One Thing Next versus TaskFlow Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Thing NextTaskFlow Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAmarjit GillMARTHEN LUKAS LUMINGKEWAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

One Thing Next

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

TaskFlow Planner

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is One Thing Next free?
One Thing Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskFlow Planner free?
TaskFlow Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do One Thing Next or TaskFlow Planner have ads?
Neither One Thing Next nor TaskFlow Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Thing Next or TaskFlow Planner?
One Thing Next ships an update every 9 days, and TaskFlow Planner every 5 days. Most recently, One Thing Next was updated on October 14, 2026 and TaskFlow Planner on October 15, 2026.

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