# Task Buddy: Organize & Focus — 4 quadrants of task management

> Eisenhower Matrix task manager for prioritizing and organizing tasks. (iPhone/iPad app by Vijaya Kandel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddy-organize-and-focus/id1505407501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vijaya Kandel](https://appshunter.io/developer/899220629)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddy-organize-and-focus/id1505407501/reviews.md

## What is Task Buddy?

Task Buddy: Priority Matrix & Focus
Stop being busy. Start being productive.

Do you ever feel like you’ve worked a full 24 hours but accomplished nothing on your long-term goals? The secret to high achievers isn't having more time—it's mastering priority management.

Task Buddy is a sleek, intuitive task manager built on the world-renowned Eisenhower Matrix (popularized by Stephen Covey in First Things First). By categorizing your life into four simple quadrants based on Urgency and Importance, Task Buddy helps you visualize exactly where your energy should go and what you should eliminate.

THE 4-QUADRANT METHOD
Q1: Do First – Urgent & Important (Crises and deadlines)

Q2: Schedule – Important, Not Urgent (Growth, planning, and long-term goals)

Q3: Delegate – Urgent, Not Important (Interruptions and busy work)

Q4: Eliminate – Neither (Distractions and time-wasters)

WHY TASK BUDDY?
Task Buddy isn't just another to-do list; it’s a decision-making engine. It forces you to prioritize every task you add, ensuring you spend more time in Quadrant 2—the zone of peak productivity and personal growth.

KEY FEATURES
Intuitive 4-Quadrant UI: A beautiful, color-coded matrix that gives you an instant birds-eye view of your day.

Seamless iCloud Sync: Access your tasks anywhere. Sync effortlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Vision Pro.


Smart Carry-Over: Unfinished tasks don't just disappear. Task Buddy intelligently carries over pending items based on their quadrant priority.

Productivity Insights: Visualize your progress with detailed charts showing tasks over time, status, and quadrant distribution.

Home Screen Widgets: Keep your highest priorities front and center without even opening the app.

Workspaces & Tags: Organize different areas of your life (Work, Personal, Side Project) using tags that generate custom workspaces.

PRIVACY & PORTABILITY
Your data belongs to you. Period.

JSON Export: Take your data with you at any time.

Data Control: Don't like the concept? Use our "Wipe Everything" feature to clear your data instantly.

On-Device Intelligence: Fast, secure, and respectful of your privacy.

Stop reacting to the loudest tasks and start focusing on the most important ones. Download Task Buddy today and master your time.

Check our Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://kandelvijaya.github.io/Terms/EULA_TaskBuddy.html

## Key features

- Intuitive 4-Quadrant UI
- Seamless iCloud Sync
- Smart Carry-Over for pending tasks
- Productivity Insights and charts
- Home Screen Widgets
- Workspaces & Tags for organization
- JSON Export for data portability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddy-organize-and-focus/id1505407501/reviews.md

### 1/5 — All tasks disappear every day.   Developer has disappeared

*2024-09-03*

I liked the simplicity of this.   Put all my tasks in, the next day they were gone.   My iOS updated so i attributed the problem to that and re-did all my tasks.   Next day - exact same.   And BTW, I paid for the pro version.   "App Support" button results in "website not found."

**Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for your review. I am sorry your tasks are gone the next day. This is indeed not by design, I will check the app and try to locate the issue and address it on the next release.

### 3/5 — Previous version is better

*2024-05-25*

Why no more Matrix View

### 2/5 — Crashing Issue

*2024-01-26*

I was really excited to try this app out. It's so simple and one of the few I could get on my iPhone as well. However, as soon as I added one task to a quadrant, it crashed. I tried to add a second task multiple times but it kept crashing. Hopefully this is fixed in future but until then, stay away

### 4/5 — Useful - improvements could be made

*2020-12-05*

I like the simplicity of this app and have been looking for the four quadrant type app!!  

Usability is simple and it looks clean 

Improvements: language is a bit off “you got 1 task” instead of “you have 1 task”

If I could see my task list on the dash board instead of having to click on each quadrant

And finally - a timer or calendar tracker specifically for q2 tasks to know when the non-urgent item might be due.

## Frequently asked questions about Task Buddy

### What is the Eisenhower Matrix method used in Task Buddy?

The Eisenhower Matrix categorizes tasks into four quadrants: Do First (Urgent & Important), Schedule (Important, Not Urgent), Delegate (Urgent, Not Important), and Eliminate (Neither). This helps users focus on high-impact activities.

### Does Task Buddy have ads?

No, Task Buddy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What are the subscription options for Task Buddy Pro?

Task Buddy offers a Monthly Pro plan for $2.99 and a Yearly Pro plan for $14.99, providing access to premium features.

### Can I use Task Buddy on multiple devices?

Yes, Task Buddy supports seamless iCloud Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing you to access your tasks anywhere.

### How does Task Buddy handle unfinished tasks?

Task Buddy features 'Smart Carry-Over,' which intelligently carries over pending items based on their quadrant priority, ensuring important tasks are not forgotten.

### What kind of privacy features does Task Buddy offer?

Task Buddy prioritizes user privacy with on-device intelligence and offers a 'Wipe Everything' feature to clear data instantly. Your data belongs to you.

### Can I export my data from Task Buddy?

Yes, Task Buddy allows you to export your data in JSON format, giving you full control and portability over your task information.

### How often is Task Buddy updated?

The latest version of Task Buddy is 4.0.0, and it was last updated on March 16, 2026. Updates typically occur to introduce new features and improve performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-03-16

Fixed the nasty bug where task items would disappear. Simplified the data sync process.

### 3.9.5 — 2026-03-15

Performance fixes related to iCloud sync

### 3.9.4 — 2026-03-12

Performance bug fixes

### 3.9.3 — 2026-03-07

Fixed quadrant matrix view, updated UI design.

### 3.9.2 — 2026-02-24

Fixed performance issues with data persistence and sync.

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