Fair comparison
PlanKept vs One Sec
A fair comparison of PlanKept and one sec for people choosing between app-opening friction and goal-gated app access.
one sec
Where one sec fits
one sec focuses on interrupting app-opening muscle memory with friction, breathing, reflection, and optional blocking tools.
Choose PlanKept if
- You do not want a pause before an app; you want the app blocked or capped until the plan clears.
- Your core need is proof-based follow-through with recurrence, reminders, and device pressure.
- You want steps, workouts, Proof Review, or recurring occurrences to decide access.
- You want a simpler free starting point and optional paid unlocks instead of another recurring bill.
Choose one sec if
- You mainly want a moment of friction before opening an app.
- You want to break automatic scrolling without always hard-blocking the app.
- You prefer interventions like breathing or reflection prompts.
Friction versus gates
one sec is built around interrupting the impulse to open an app. PlanKept is built around keeping selected apps blocked or limited while the active plan is still unresolved.
When PlanKept makes more sense
Use PlanKept when a pause is not enough. If you know you will wait through friction and open the app anyway, a proof-aware block or minute cap can be the cleaner rule. The free version also makes it easier to test this style of enforcement before deciding whether to unlock more.
FAQ
Direct answers
Is one sec an app blocker?
one sec includes blocking tools, but its distinctive pattern is adding friction before app use. PlanKept's distinctive pattern is unlocking after completed action.
Which one fits doomscrolling?
If the problem is unconscious opening, friction may help. If the problem is using the app before a promised action, PlanKept is the more direct fit.
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