One Thing vs Last Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
One Thing
This app helps users overcome overwhelm from long to-do lists by focusing on a single task at a time. It offers features like breaking down tasks, gentle reminders, and a calm widget, all designed with zero shame and complete privacy.
- One task at a time focus
- Task breakdown into smaller steps
- Zero shame design with no streaks or penalties
- Gentle, optional reminders
- Calm home and lock screen widget
- Private by design, no data collection
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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.
Last Time
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Not everything belongs on a daily to-do list. When did you last change the sheets, call your parents, clean the coffee machine or check the car? Last Time gives occasional activities a simple place to live. Create an activity and record it with one tap. At a glance, you can see how long it has been and the exact date of the last entry. Every entry stays in the history, where you can correct the date and add a note. USE LAST TIME TO • See the activities waiting longest at the top • Record “Done now” or choose a past date and time • Keep a complete history with optional notes • Organize activities into personal categories • Choose colors and symbols for quicker recognition • Set personal reminders after the interval you choose • Check important activities from the Home Screen widget • Archive activities without losing their history • Export and import individual activities • Share activities and their history through iCloud sharing groups NO PRESSURE, JUST CONTEXT Last Time is not built around streaks or a rigid schedule. It helps you remember what happened, so you can decide what should happen next. START FREE Use up to five active activities for free. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited activities permanently—no subscription. Archived activities do not count toward the free limit. iCloud features require an Apple Account and iCloud availability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Thing at none against Last Time's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Last Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. One Thing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | One Thing | Last Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 斌 华 | Valgy |
In-app purchases
One Thing
No in-app purchases
Last Time
- Full Unlock$3.99









