OneThing vs Pacts

1Thing helps you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters each day. The concept is simple: choose ONE important goal, lock it in, and give it your full attention. When you're done, close it with context — how much impact it had, how difficult it was. If you gave up, close it honestly and move on. ONE GOAL. NOT A LIST. Most productivity apps overwhelm you with tasks. 1Thing does the opposite — it forces you to ask: "What's the ONE thing that, if I do it today, makes everything else easier?" FEATURES · Set one meaningful goal per day · Lock it in with a two-question validation · Mark it as achieved or resigned with reflection · Weekly history to track your progress · Home screen widget (small and medium) · Daily reminders to define and close your goal · Motivational quotes to keep you focused · Beautiful, distraction-free design YOUR DATA. YOUR DEVICE. Everything stays on your iPhone. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Just you and your one thing. 1Thing — because less is more.

Pacts is built on a simple idea: lasting change starts with identity, not just behavior. Before you track a single day, you define your Protocols — the personal rules that are non-negotiable for you. Then you set Goals — where you actually want to go. Then you make Pacts — specific daily commitments that build momentum through repetition. Protocols are the personal rules that shape everything else. Things like "I don't skip two days in a row" or "No phone after 9 PM." You write them in plain language; Pacts understands them automatically and applies them as real constraints — adjusting your schedule, surfacing reminders at the right moment, and warning you before a streak is at risk. Goals give your daily work direction. Link multiple pacts to a single goal to see how your commitments connect to your bigger picture. Active and inactive goals keep your focus clear without deleting the progress you've made. A Pact is a time-bound commitment. Pick how often you'll show up, how long the commitment runs, and when you'll check in. Check-ins are flexible — match your activity frequency, do a weekly reflection, or schedule a final review when your pact ends.