Comparison

Focus Matrix vs Taskman

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Taskman

Organize your life with this intuitive to-do list and task manager. Easily capture, group, and prioritize tasks with drag-and-drop functionality. Set reminders and create recurring routines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop task management
  • Task categorization
  • Customizable routines
  • Deadline reminders
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Data backup
Features
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Taskman is a simple drag and drop to-do list, a reminder, a checklist, a task manager that helps you to get things done. USE TASKMAN TO: • Capture and organize tasks the moment they pop into your head. • Remember deadlines with reminders and due dates. • Group tasks into categories. • Create daily, weekly, and monthly routines. • Drag and drop to quickly add, reorder, and delete tasks. • Synchronize data between iPhone, iPad and iPod devices through iCloud. • Backup data on iCloud. FREE & PREMIUM Taskman is provided free of charge for the basic functionalities. More features are included in the Premium plan available through monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscription. Auto-Renewable Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged at the cost of the subscription plan you have chosen. You can cancel the auto-renew subscription at any time from the account settings on iTunes, but we are unable to issue refunds for any pay periods that have already been billed. Privacy policy: www.zigoros.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: www.zigoros.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Focus Matrix4 screens
Taskman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Matrix at 1.6K against Taskman's 2. Taskman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Taskman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.6 for Focus Matrix against 4.5 for Taskman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Matrix has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Matrix versus Taskman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MatrixTaskman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoZigoros EOOD

Customer experience

Focus Matrix

All ratings1,586 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews780 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.5%

Taskman

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Taskman

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Matrix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99
2 purchases

Taskman

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Year1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taskman free?
Taskman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Matrix or Taskman?
Focus Matrix is rated higher. Focus Matrix averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Taskman averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Focus Matrix or Taskman have ads?
Both Focus Matrix and Taskman show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Matrix or Taskman?
Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, and Taskman every 7 months. Most recently, Focus Matrix was updated on September 22, 2026 and Taskman on September 30, 2026.

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