One Thing vs Time is Luck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
One Thing
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Make measurable progress every day by focusing on just one thing. β’ Reduce overwhelm and finish what matters β one meaningful task a day moves you forward. β’ Build unstoppable momentum β small daily wins add up into real change. β’ Clear your mind β remove distractions and decision-fatigue so you can focus. β’ Keep it private β what you add stays on your device, no syncing or sharing. How it works Set exactly one task for today. Commit to it, complete it, and mark it done β that's progress. One Thing tracks your streaks and weekly consistency so you can see momentum without clutter or complexity. Access it directly from home screen, no need to open the app and find the correct place. Who itβs for For entrepreneurs, creatives, minimalists, and anyone tired of endless to-do lists who wants a simple, reliable way to get meaningful work done daily. Start small. Finish big. Download One Thing and begin today. 100% privacy. What is added to the app, stays in the app. No content is ever synced or exported in any way. Development in Germany Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alluring-caribou-3e8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-316a0c6a3d8f8087912fecd13583d2b6
Time is Luck
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Time Is Luck is a starter motor for the mind. A simple tool for taking action when you need to build momentum, overcome resistance, or beat procrastination. WHEN YOU WANT TO ACT BUT SOMETHING HOLDS YOU BACK There's a task you want to complete, it's important, but you can't get yourself to start. That isn't laziness. It's two parts of your brain disagreeing. The part that plans, and the part that approves movement. High performers feel this more often because we spend more time at the edge of our skillset. WHY WE GET STUCK Before we act, part of our brain runs a rapid forecast to decide if the reward is worth the risk. If similar actions felt enjoyable and safe, we act without hesitation. If they felt painful, overwhelming or threatening, the action is blocked. Not as punishment, as protection. WHAT DOES SHIFT RESISTANCE? Willpower, discipline or logic won't change our resistance to a difficult task. We can only present new evidence that the action we want to take is going to be worth it. Time Is Luck shows you how to do that. How to control your starting reflex, like any other high performance skill. EXECUTION THAT MATCHES AMBITION Practice the method in this app and you'll notice a change. You won't just plan the hard tasks, you'll follow through. Not every time. But often enough that you trust yourself. That's the foundation of genuine confidence. WHAT YOU GET β’ Core method, for when you find it hard to get started β’ Done Diary, for reinforcing your small daily wins β’ Your Action Plan, for keeping track of the big picture β’ In-app AI coach to chat through resistance β’ Save sessions, motivating soundtracks β’ One account on web and mobile A NOTE FROM PAUL I built Time Is Luck for myself, to get past my own resistance while I was learning new skills and living in unfamiliar countries. I came across new research on the basal ganglia and how the brain really decides which plans become action. What followed was a simple set of strategies to gain more control on the days when starting hard things feels extra hard. Try it free for seven days. Full access. If it helps you grow, stay with us. If it doesn't, walk away. No hard feelings. Paul Magee, Founder After the trial, continue with an annual subscription. Price is shown in the app and at purchase. Privacy Policy: https://timeisluck.app/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://timeisluck.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Time is Luck at 3 against One Thing's 1. Time is Luck also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. One Thing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Time is Luck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | One Thing | Time is Luck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Mattis | Carnivore Clan Ltd. |
In-app purchases
One Thing
- Yearly$0.991 Year
- Forever Pro$2.99
Time is Luck
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$59.991 Year









