Comparison

One Thing vs First Five Productivity

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

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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 it’s 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

About

First Five Productivity

Features
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You know that task you've been putting off? The one that's been sitting on your to-do list for days β€” maybe weeks? Here's the secret: you don't need to finish it. You just need to start. First Five helps you break through procrastination by committing to just 5 minutes. Set a task, tap Start, and watch the countdown. When the timer hits zero, you've already done the hardest part. And more often than not? You'll keep going. How it works: β€’ Add any task you've been avoiding β€’ Commit to just 5 minutes β€’ Watch the countdown timer β€” then celebrate when you hit it β€’ Track how long you actually worked once momentum kicks in

Screenshots

One Thing4 screens
First Five Productivity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Five Productivity at none against One Thing's 2. First Five Productivity also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. One Thing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. First Five Productivity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
One Thing versus First Five Productivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne ThingFirst Five Productivity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.218.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStefan MattisChristopher Nichols

In-app purchases

2 purchases

One Thing

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Pro$2.99
None

First Five Productivity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is One Thing free?
One Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Five Productivity free?
First Five Productivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do One Thing or First Five Productivity have ads?
Neither One Thing nor First Five Productivity shows ads.

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