Comparison

One Thing vs One Thing

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

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About

One Thing

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Make measurable progress every day by focusing on just one thing. • Reduce overwhelm and finish what matters — one meaningful task a day moves you forward. • Build unstoppable momentum — small daily wins add up into real change. • Clear your mind — remove distractions and decision-fatigue so you can focus. • Keep it private — 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 — 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

One Thing

Features
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One Thing is a deliberately tiny task app for anyone who freezes in front of a long to-do list — especially ADHD brains. Instead of a wall of overdue items, it shows you exactly ONE thing to do right now, with a single big "Done" button. That's it. Come back after two minutes or two hundred days, and the screen looks the same. No streaks to break. No red badges. No shame. WHY ONE THING IS DIFFERENT • One task at a time — Your whole list is real, but you only ever see the next thing. Less overwhelm, more starting. • Break it down — When the one thing still feels too big to begin, tap "Break it down" and split it into tiny steps. The first small step becomes your new "right now." Momentum, not pressure. • Zero shame by design — No streaks, no penalties, no guilt-red badges. Miss a day or a month; nothing breaks. Pick up whenever you're ready. • Gentle reminders — Optional, fully under your control, with a soft chime instead of a jarring alarm. They never fire when your list is clear — the app won't nag you about nothing. • A calm widget — See your one thing on the Home Screen or Lock Screen, and check it off without even opening the app. • A little celebration — Finishing feels good. A quiet, rotating celebration marks each "Done." PRIVATE BY DESIGN One Thing collects no data — none. No account, no tracking, no analytics, no servers. Everything you write stays on your device. Privacy isn't a feature here; it's the foundation. Do the one thing. Breathe. That's enough.

Screenshots

One Thing4 screens
One Thing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Thing at none against One Thing's 2. One Thing also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. One Thing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. One Thing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
One Thing versus One Thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne ThingOne Thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan Mattis斌 华

In-app purchases

2 purchases

One Thing

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

One Thing

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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