One Sec is a browser extension designed to help you manage your time online by introducing a brief pause before accessing distracting websites. | TimeOWare helps you track and manage your online time easily. With its simple design and easy website blocking, TimeOWare is a valuable tool for enhancing digital well-being. | |
Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.9 Winner in this category | 8.5 |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 25,102 Winner in this category | 220 |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 1,012 Winner in this category | 3 |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.8 ⭐ | 5.0 ⭐ Winner in this category |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.9 4.83 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 20.0K+Users | ![]() 5.0 5.0 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 220Users Winner in this category |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 4.9 4.86 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 3.6K+Users Winner in this category | - |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | ![]() 4.8 4.74 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.5K+Users Winner in this category | - |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 7.5 The core function that One Sec uses to make users more productive is a pause before opening the website. When I open websites I have defined, such as Twitter, a gray page with a countdown appears. During this period, I was reminded that I didn't want to spend so much time on Twitter and asked myself whether this was intentional or just a reflex out of boredom.
Winner in this category | 7.0 TimeOWare offers basic functions for checking the time spent on websites. These include time recording on websites, where the percentage of total time taken up by each website is displayed directly in real-time in a statistic. ![]() Another feature is the blocking of websites. Websites can easily be blocked manually if you think that you no longer want to use this website. Here we would like to see the manual blocking of websites. ![]() However, it lacks advanced features such as detailed analytics or customizable alerts that some users may find useful. Nevertheless, the core features are well implemented and serve the main purpose of improving digital well-being. |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 In our test, we did not notice any delays or slowdowns due to the extension. Winner in this category | 9.0 TimeOWare works reliably, with no noticeable slowdowns or performance issues during use. |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 8.0 The user interface is clean and minimalist, and this also applies to the setup and settings. The extension offers an effective use of visual elements for taking a break by displaying a preset screen with a countdown. There would be potential for improvement here if the screen could be customized. Winner in this category | 7.5 The design of TimeOWare is clear and intuitive, making it easy to find your way around immediately. All available functions can be used directly. The minimalist interface ensures that users are clearly shown which websites may pose problems for their digital well-being. In our tests, however, we found that there could be a little more customization options to adapt the displays to our own needs. |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 9.2 The browser extension is completely free of charge. However, you only get a small number of functions. For anyone who only needs the basic function, this is unbeatable value for money. OneSec also offers an app with additional functions. At $4.99/month or $49.99/year, it also has a good price-performance ratio. Winner in this category | 9.0 As a completely free tool, TimeOWare offers excellent value for money as it provides essential time management features at no cost whatsoever. |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 The installation process was quick and straightforward. This also includes the setup, which is very intuitive with clear step-by-step instructions. Everything is also well explained in the settings menu afterward, so everyone should be able to find their way around. ![]() Winner in this category | 8.5 TimeOWare is easy to use, with little set-up time. ![]() In our tests, we noticed that if several tabs are opened next to each other, they are also added up in the extension at the same time. The total number of hours is therefore higher than the actual number in the browser. This can be somewhat confusing for new users. ![]() |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 Data usage is described transparently in the privacy policy, which places great value on user privacy. | 10 TimeOWare is characterized by security and privacy, as it does not transmit any user data to the outside world and all information is only stored offline on the user's device. Winner in this category |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | One Sec is a tool that encourages mindful browsing by introducing a pause every time you want to access a distracting website. | TimeOWare is a great choice for anyone who wants to manage their online time more effectively and realize how much time is spent on websites. Its simple design and privacy-focused approach make it, in our opinion, a standout option in the time management space. We felt in testing that a little more customization and even more features could further improve the extension. Overall, however, we think TimeOWare is already a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their digital well-being. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between one sec and TimeOWare, one sec came out on top, scoring 8.9. one sec is the most widely used, with over 25k users and 1k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for one sec reflect our findings, while we rate TimeOWare lower than users do. Notably, TimeOWare has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 5.00, which is even higher than our rating of 8.5. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.
If you want a quick recommendation, one sec is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |