Master the art of doing one thing.

A beautiful, calm Mac workspace built for one clear daily priority. Keep your target visible, hide the noise, and finish what matters.

Buy for Mac - $6.99
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Made for people who work best with a clear target.

1Thing keeps your main focus in front of you while the supporting tools stay nearby. Hide them when you need deep work. Your data stays securely on your Mac.

Single-task focus

One visible priority at a time to reduce context switching. 1Thing gives you a clear target, then gets out of the way.

Local to Mac

Your focus, tasks, notes, and settings stay entirely on your Mac.

Photos app

Use your own Photos library to make the workspace feel personal.

No Subscriptions

One-time purchase. Lifetime access. No subscription pressure. Buy once and make every workday calmer.

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

The dock is where the supporting tools live. It feels like a focused workspace, not a bloated task manager.

Quick tasks

Capture quick tasks without losing your main focus. Add, done, delete.

Autosave Notes

Keep rough notes, ideas, and reminders close by while staying on task.

Custom RSS Feed

Keep a lightweight reading feed in the dock for context or updates.

Motivation

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
- Mark Twain

Tasks

  • Finalize pricing copy
  • Export icon chrome
  • Tune focus layout

Notes

Draft the proposal, send it before lunch, and keep the rest of the list out of the way. Re-evaluate tomorrow.

See it in action.

Set your focus, hide the widgets for deep work, refresh the background, and manage quick tasks in one calm workspace.

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Simple pricing.
Lifetime access.

Buy once and make every workday feel calmer, clearer, and easier to start.

1Thing

Mac App

$6.99
One-time purchase. Regional App Store pricing may vary.
  • Local-first storage
  • Photos integration
  • Focus mode & Widgets
  • Lifetime access
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Questions people ask

Is 1Thing a subscription?

No. 1Thing is available as a lifetime deal. One-time purchase, giving you access forever without any recurring fees.

Where is my data stored?

The Mac version is local-first. Your focus, tasks, notes, and settings are securely stored directly on your Mac, prioritizing privacy.

Can I use my own photos?

Yes. 1Thing can seamlessly use images from your Mac Photos library so your workspace feels fresh and personal every day.

Is it only for task management?

It is designed for focus first. Tasks, notes, and widgets are there to support your day without replacing your larger project management tools.