ONE vs Solo Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ONE
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Not another to-do list. ONE Focus is a single-task focus timer for a deeper life. You commit to one thing at a timeβnothing else on screen, nothing competing for your attention. WHY ONE FOCUS? β’ One thing only β no lists, no tabs, no clutter β’ Start in one line β type a title, press return, begin β’ Gentle accountability β a progress check-in every 45 minutes β’ Five-step progress β 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100%, with an optional note β’ Quiet by design β no streak anxiety, no gamification, no noise β’ Night quiet hours β no notifications between 22:00 and 09:00 β’ Minimal history β see what you've finished, nothing more HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter one thing and start 2. Stay with it β elapsed time keeps you honest 3. Respond to check-ins when prompted (or update progress anytime) 4. Mark complete when you're done 5. Move on to the next moment DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM Editorial Noir typography, generous whitespace, and champagne-gold accents. Dark-first. No feature bloat. No account required. Everything stays on your device. Built for focus, study, deep work, and everyday presenceβreading to your child, cooking a meal, taking a walk, creating something meaningful, or simply being here. Download. Pick one thing. Live it fully.
Solo Focus
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time β so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS β’ One task at a time β beat overwhelm and just start β’ Body doubling, built in β focus alongside ambient company β’ A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks β’ Ambient sounds to settle into deep work β’ Session insights β see your focus over time β’ Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. β Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ONE at none against Solo Focus's 2. ONE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Solo Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.
ONE ships an update every 2 weeks, Solo Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ONE | Solo Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ιͺι£ ζ¦ | RIVERSHIP |
In-app purchases
ONE
No in-app purchases
Solo Focus
- Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year









