Comparison

Matrix vs Things To do

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matrix

This straightforward task manager helps you organize your to-do list without overwhelming complexity. See what needs to be done and when it's due at a glance, with options for notes and reminders. Swipe to complete tasks or access options, and easily restore completed items.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Reminder notifications
  • Home screen quick actions
  • Today view widget
  • Intuitive design
  • Task completion history
Features
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-- App Store Exclusive -- Matrix is a simple and easy task manager that you will actually use. Quit getting overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles that other to-do list applications offer. See what needs to be done and when it's due, all in a single glimpse. Create tasks to be as simple or as complex as you wish. With the optional notes and reminder sections you can be sure that all of your needs are met. Swipe left on any task to view its options, or swipe all the way to quickly complete it. We also keep all of your completed tasks so that you can quickly restore them as needed. Matrix was designed to keep you productive, without taking up too much of your time. Download today for free and experience how easy it is to be organized and stay on track. -- FEATURES -- • Easy to use • Reminder notifications • Home screen quick actions • Today view widget • Intuitive interface • Optimized for all iOS devices (iPhones) • Inspired by the Eisenhower Matrix Add 5 tasks for free, then purchase Pro for unlimited productivity! Only $0.99! -- Please note that this app requires iOS 8.2 or above --

About

Things To do

Features
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With "Things Todo", effortlessly manage your personal or business tasks for the following days and weeks. If you are a kind of person who wants to add notifications fast and easy, without filling a million of fields - "Things Todo" is the right app for you. Thinks Todo is a simple task manager and focus app that helps you organize tasks, manage projects, and improve productivity. With a clean design and an easy workflow, you can: Create daily task lists Organize projects in one place Stay focused with a built-in Focus Timer Plan your day more clearly Manage work and personal tasks with ease Thinks Todo is perfect for anyone looking for a minimal and effective productivity app for iPhone and iPad. Stay organized. Stay focused. Get things done with Thinks Todo.

Screenshots

Matrix4 screens
Things To do3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Things To do at none against Matrix's 1. Matrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 60 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Things To do asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix ships an update every 5 days, Things To do every 60 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matrix versus Things To do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrixThings To do
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 60 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMatt ButlerHa Lan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matrix

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
None

Things To do

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matrix free?
Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Things To do free?
Things To do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matrix or Things To do have ads?
Things To do shows ads; Matrix does not.
Which is updated more often, Matrix or Things To do?
Matrix ships an update every 5 days, and Things To do every 60 months. Most recently, Matrix was updated on October 2, 2026 and Things To do on October 12, 2026.

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