Comparison · checked 27 September 2026
MiniMove vs one sec
one sec adds a breathing pause before an app opens and asks whether you still want to continue; MiniMove asks for a Move of 90 seconds or less, which can also be a breath, and adds a Bank, a MiniScore and Squads. Choose one sec for the lightest friction across many apps and devices; choose MiniMove if you want that pause to become movement and visible progress.
Verdict
Who should pick which?
Choose one sec if…
You want the lightest possible friction across many apps and devices, backed by a published study (PNAS, 2023).
Choose MiniMove if…
You would rather turn that pause into a Move of your choice, body or breath, and watch it add up in your Bank, your MiniScore and your Squad.
Side by side
MiniMove and one sec, criterion by criterion.
| Criterion | MiniMove | one sec |
|---|---|---|
| How you unlock | One Move of 90 seconds or less (squats, a breath, a glass of water…), checked by timer, taps, motion or pedometer. No camera needed. | A short breathing pause before the app opens, set up with a Shortcuts automation, then a choice: continue or close. |
| Body and mind variety | 46 Moves in 4 families: Body, Breathe, Mind and Care. | A breathing pause; no movement challenges. |
| Discreet mode in public | Yes: one tap swaps in an invisible Move such as a breath, an intention check or calf raises. | A breathing pause is discreet by nature. |
| Unlock timer | Real use: 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes spent in the app, capped at twice that on the clock. | No unlock window: it pauses every open. |
| Tone | Positive: Moves are earned, never paid, and skipped scrolls are celebrated. | Calm and research-minded: its makers co-authored a peer-reviewed study of the app. |
| Free version | Core loop free forever, no account: 3 apps, 13 Moves, unlimited unlocks. | Free for one app; one sec pro unlocks more. |
| Price (US App Store) | MiniMove+ $8.99/month or $49.99/year, each with a 7-day trial, or $119.99 once (€9.99, €59.99, €129.99). | $6.99/month, $19.99/year or $99.99 lifetime. Rated 4.8 (24K ratings). |
| Web dashboard | Coming soon: Bank, streak and MiniScore on a big screen, with an optional account. | Not verified. |
Sources: one sec on the App Store · one sec website
Questions
one sec or MiniMove: your questions.
Is one sec free?
Yes for one app; one sec pro covers more apps and features, at $6.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $99.99 lifetime on the US App Store (checked 27 September 2026). MiniMove is free forever for 3 apps.
Does one sec need the camera?
No: one sec is a breathing pause. MiniMove does not need the camera either.
Can I use one sec and MiniMove together?
You can, but two gates on the same app add friction and can get in each other's way. Pick one tool per app: for example, keep one on the apps you want to pause and MiniMove on the apps you want to earn.
Which one works in French?
Both apps are available in French. MiniMove also publishes its site, guides and support in French.
Which one counts real usage time?
MiniMove, because it opens the app for a window that counts real use. one sec has no window to count: it pauses each open.
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Free, no account. iPhone with iOS 26.5 or later.