Comparison

First Thingy vs FocusFlip Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

First Thingy

Features
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Most productivity apps give you more ways to make longer lists. One Thing gives you one task. Set the one thing that matters most right now. Work on it. When you're done, mark it complete. If you give up, you have to say why — in your own words, saved permanently. That's it. Why only one task? Because you can only do one thing at a time anyway. The list is the lie. One Thing removes the lie. Why must you explain yourself? Because excuses are easy when no one is watching. One Thing is watching. Not to judge — to help you see the patterns you hide from yourself. The Honest Record Every task you've set, completed, or abandoned lives here. No editing. No deleting. Just the truth about how you spend your time and attention. Features: • Set one active task at a time — enforced • Abandoning requires a written explanation • Permanent honest record of all your tasks • Daily reminder at a time you choose • Light and dark mode • No account needed, no cloud sync, no tracking Your data stays on your device. Always.

About

FocusFlip Focus Timer

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FocusFlip is a powerful focus timer designed to help you achieve deep work and boost productivity. Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlip helps you break work into focused intervals separated by short breaks, keeping your mind fresh and engaged throughout the day. Key Features: • Customizable Focus Sessions — Set your ideal work duration, from 5 to 60 minutes • Smart Break Reminders — Automatic notifications when it's time to rest and recharge • Session Tracking — Monitor your daily focus time and build productive habits • Clean, Minimal Interface — Distraction-free design keeps you focused on what matters • Background Timer — Keep working while the timer runs in the background Whether you're studying, working on a project, or training for a marathon, FocusFlip adapts to your workflow and helps you maintain peak performance. Start each session with intention, flip to focus, and accomplish more every day. Perfect for students, professionals, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

First Thingy4 screens
FocusFlip Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Thingy at none against FocusFlip Focus Timer's 1. First Thingy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusFlip Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Thingy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
First Thingy versus FocusFlip Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst ThingyFocusFlip Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTON KENT GUNNAR KARLSSONDustin Ober

In-app purchases

None

First Thingy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusFlip Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

Is First Thingy free?
First Thingy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusFlip Focus Timer free?
FocusFlip Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Thingy or FocusFlip Focus Timer have ads?
Neither First Thingy nor FocusFlip Focus Timer shows ads.

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