# Focus Matrix vs Tasks

The clearest difference is ads: Tasks at none against Focus Matrix's shown. Tasks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and device support (5 vs 2). Focus Matrix's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 63%) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tasks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Focus Matrix against 4.6 for Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Focus Matrix's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tasks's.

Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, Tasks weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Matrix | Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-matrix-task-manager/id1107872631/reviews) | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 62.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-matrix-task-manager/id1107872631)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me on track
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps prioritize tasks
- 👍 Integrates well with calendar
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues across devices
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security concerns with sync
- 💡 Need for more customization options
- 💡 Lacking recurring tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues causing data loss
- Frequent crashes
- Inability to log in across devices
- Calendar integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple matrices (e.g. work, personal)
- Recurring tasks
- More export options (e.g. CSV)
- Dark mode
- Better sync reliability across devices


### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102)

This app helps you manage tasks beyond a simple to-do list. It allows for customizable statuses, tags, and hierarchical organization with a Kanban view to visualize project progress. Syncs across Apple devices and offers extensive customization for your workflow.

**Highlights:** Customizable task statuses, Tagging and hierarchical organization, Kanban project view, Smart lists and powerful queries, Attachments (PDFs, images), iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tasks Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus Family (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual (Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tasks Family Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Individual | $69.99 | one-time |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable task statuses
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing correctly
- Inability to delete tasks
- Crashes when adding comments
- Unreliable date and time handling
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging tasks

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Calendar integration
- Ability to move tasks between projects
- Global tag management
- Expanded note-taking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Matrix free?

Focus Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tasks free?

Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Matrix or Tasks?

Focus Matrix and Tasks are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Focus Matrix or Tasks have ads?

Focus Matrix shows ads; Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Matrix or Tasks?

Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, and Tasks weekly. Most recently, Focus Matrix was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tasks on September 22, 2026.

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