OneThing vs loopStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
OneThing
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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 ā 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 ā it forces you to ask: "What's the ONE thing that, if I do it today, makes everything else easier?" FEATURES Ā· Set one meaningful goal per day Ā· Lock it in with a two-question validation Ā· Mark it as achieved or resigned with reflection Ā· Weekly history to track your progress Ā· Home screen widget (small and medium) Ā· Daily reminders to define and close your goal Ā· Motivational quotes to keep you focused Ā· 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 ā because less is more.
loopStream
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Turn any device into a private file server. Share folders across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch ā plus any device with a web browser. No cloud. No account. No limits. loopStream keeps your files under your control. Transfer at full LAN speed when devices are on the same Wi-Fi, or share anywhere with encrypted remote access. FEATURES ⢠Share folders across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch ⢠Open files from any other device via a web browser ⢠Full-speed local (LAN) transfer + encrypted remote relay ⢠No cloud, no account, no size limits ⢠PIN & QR pairing, read-only/upload-only/full access controls ⢠Resumable uploads and a full file browser A private, self-hosted AirDrop alternative ā your files stay yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneThing at none against loopStream's 2. loopStream's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. loopStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OneThing asks for nothing beyond the download.
OneThing ships an update every 6 weeks, loopStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneThing | loopStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grupo Pixeles Latinoamerica, S.A. de C.V. | TECNO BLOCKS FOR IT'S OWNER BAHAA EHAB ELDEN ABDULMOLLY MOHAMED |
In-app purchases
OneThing
No in-app purchases
loopStream
- LoopStream Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- LoopStream Pro Yearly$24.991 Year









