Sloth vs Focus Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sloth
This app helps you manage your time and tasks more efficiently. It allows you to set task durations, receive notifications when time is up, and control tasks from the notification center. It's designed to improve focus, overcome procrastination, and build routines.
- Set task lengths
- Time-out notifications
- Gesture-based control
- Notification center access
- Customization options
- Procrastination overcoming
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*** Featured in the Best New Apps category *** *** Featured on TechCrunch, BuzzFeed, Gizmodo, Product Hunt *** Sloth is a task manager that helps you be more efficient with YOUR TIME. - Set length of each task - Get notified when time runs out - Simple gesture based control - Whiz through tasks without leaving notification center - Customization options Sloth is perfect if you’re looking to: - Sharpen focus - Overcome procrastination - Conquer perfectionism - Create a personal or work routine - Make a dent in big tasks - Be more time conscious "This app has managed to motivate me to accomplish more in the past three DAYS than I've done in the past three WEEKS" "I like the approach of this app compared to the sea of other task apps in the store, it's ideal to break down tasks for studying, working etc"
Focus Matrix
Organize your tasks efficiently using a priority matrix based on urgency and importance. This app helps you focus on what truly matters by categorizing tasks and providing tools for scheduling, reminders, and detailed tracking. Sync across devices and export your lists for seamless productivity.
- Eisenhower Box priority matrix
- Task categorization and sorting
- Drag-and-drop task management
- Due dates and reminders
- Recurring tasks
- Cross-device synchronization
- Task export to PDF
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Focus Matrix is a smart personal organizer based on the so-called Eisenhower box, a personal productivity strategy created by Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. The principle uses a special priority matrix that helps break your tasks into several groups depending on their urgency and importance, and work your way through your daily agenda in the most efficient way possible. This app will help you focus on what really matters, and get rid of the things that can be painlessly delegated to others or postponed indefinitely until you have time for them. Task Organization • Two views: Matrix and List of Sections • “Unsorted” section to hold incoming tasks until you categorize them • Move tasks between sections using drag-and-drop • Maximize sections to focus on specific content Task Scheduling and Reminders • Assign due dates to tasks • Set “All day task” for whole-day planning • Create recurring tasks with customizable repeat options • Set reminders to never miss an important deadline Advanced Task Features • Automatically move a task to 'Urgent' as its deadline approaches, with timely notifications • Automatically move a task to 'Urgent' when a linked task is completed • Track task creation and completion dates for detailed management • Paste multiline text as individual tasks to speed up input Sorting, Filtering, and Tags • Sort tasks by title, due date, or manually • Use tags to organize tasks effectively • Filter tasks by tags and statuses (completed/uncompleted) • Save and quickly apply custom filter presets for easy navigation Synchronization and Integration • Sync data across all your devices • Sync tasks with Calendar • Integrate with Be Focused*: Sync tasks between apps and start timer in Be Focused directly from Focus Matrix Exporting and Reporting • Export task lists to PDF or print them for offline use • Configurable statistics and reports for completed tasks Security and Privacy • Password and Face ID protection for secure task management Platform Compatibility • Fully available for Mac and iOS Pro Version Features • Cross-device synchronization • Synchronization of tasks with Calendar • Integration with Be Focused*: Sync tasks between apps and start timer in Be Focused directly from Focus Matrix Focus Matrix is free to download and use forever. However, if you want to access the Pro features on all your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, you can upgrade to the Pro version. The Pro subscription comes in three different options: Monthly, Yearly with a 7-day trial, and Lifetime (one-time payment). Payment will be charged to your App Store account and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://xwavesoft.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://xwavesoft.com/terms-of-use.html * Be Focused helps you get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals. It’s available for Mac and iOS devices in App Store. Integration with Be Focused requires the Pro version of Be Focused, sold separately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sloth at none against Focus Matrix's shown. Sloth also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.0). Focus Matrix's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sloth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sloth ships an update fortnightly, Focus Matrix every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sloth | Focus Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | 82.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jafar Najafov | Denys Ievenko |
Customer experience
Sloth
Focus Matrix
User reviews
Sloth
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me on time
- 🚀 Helps me be productive
- 👍 Simple and helpful
- 👍 Brilliant app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't work
- 💡 No lifetime subscription option
- 💡 No audible alarms
- 🐛 Timer doesn't reset automatically
Focus Matrix
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Keeps me on track
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps prioritize tasks
- 👍 Integrates well with calendar
- 👍 Simple and effective
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security concerns with sync
- 💡 Need for more customization options
- 💡 Lacking recurring tasks
Bugs and requests
Sloth
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Paid version doesn't work as expected
- Preset lists don't function properly
- Alarms don't work
- Timer issues
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to move preset lists
- Sync across devices
- Windows/Android version
- Ability to subtract time from tasks
- Continuous alarm even when app is closed
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- Ability to see total time for all tasks
- Automatic task list repeat
Focus Matrix
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync issues causing data loss
- Frequent crashes
- Inability to log in across devices
- Calendar integration not working as expected
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to have multiple matrices (e.g. work, personal)
- Recurring tasks
- More export options (e.g. CSV)
- Dark mode
- Better sync reliability across devices
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- Subtasks or nested tasks
- Ability to archive completed tasks
In-app purchases
Sloth
- Sloth Pro$4.99
Focus Matrix
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99









