Comparison

Matrix vs Finish

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

Finish

This app helps you complete tasks by providing a focused, swipeable interface. Break down large tasks, engage in Pomodoro-style work sessions, and track your progress. It prioritizes privacy with local data storage and no account requirement.

Highlights
  • Swipeable task completion
  • Task breakdown on the spot
  • Focused work sessions
  • Pomodoro-style breaks
  • AI action item extraction (Pro)
  • Local data storage
  • No account required
Features
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Stop scrolling. Start finishing. Finish isn't another to-do list. It's a system designed to help you actually complete your work. Most apps keep you organizing, planning, and rearranging tasks. Finish helps you clear them. A new way to work Turn your tasks into a swipeable, focused experience. Swipe right → done Swipe left → back in the queue Break tasks down on the spot when they feel too big No clutter. No endless lists. Just momentum. Built for deep work Start a focused session and move through a finite stack of tasks. Pomodoro-style breaks every 25 minutes Clear, limited task decks — no overwhelm Session history, streaks, and completion stats Get into flow faster and stay there. Capture → Convert → Execute Stop losing action items from meetings and notes. (Pro) Paste your notes or brain dump AI automatically extracts the action items Drop them directly into your next session Go from conversation to completion — without the gap. Park it. Pick it up later. Not everything is for today. Save tasks to your backlog and pull them back in when the time is right. Your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. No cloud. Everything lives locally on your phone — private by design. Privacy Policy URL: https://finish.dcfconcepts.com/privacy Terms of Use / EULA URL: https://finish.dcfconcepts.com/terms Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Matrix4 screens
Finish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix at every 5 days against Finish's monthly. Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.1). Finish's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Finish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Matrix against 5.0 for Finish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Matrix's written reviews are positive against 100% of Finish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix ships an update every 5 days, Finish monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matrix versus Finish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrixFinish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt ButlerDione Friends

Customer experience

Matrix

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Finish

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matrix

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
2 purchases

Finish

Subscriptions2
  • Finish Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Finish Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Matrix free?
Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Finish free?
Finish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matrix or Finish?
Matrix and Finish are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Matrix or Finish have ads?
Neither Matrix nor Finish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matrix or Finish?
Matrix ships an update every 5 days, and Finish monthly. Most recently, Matrix was updated on October 2, 2026 and Finish on October 15, 2026.

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