Comparison

Focus Matrix vs PlaceLedger

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

PlaceLedger

Easily create organized photo reports for rental properties. Document room conditions, add photos, and generate shareable PDF summaries for move-in, move-out, or inspections. Keep clear records of your rental property's state.

Highlights
  • Organized photo reports
  • Room-by-room checklists
  • Photo capture and import
  • Condition notes and statuses
  • Timestamped documentation
  • PDF report preview and sharing
  • Move-in/move-out comparison
Features
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PlaceLedger helps renters and independent landlords create organized rental condition records for move-in, move-out, inspections, and property handovers. Build a room-by-room report with condition statuses, factual notes, photos, timestamps, and optional GPS stamps. Compare move-in and move-out conditions, prepare a clear PDF, and keep generated reports organized by property. PlaceLedger 1.2 introduces a redesigned workspace for Properties, PDFs, Reviews, and Settings. Features: - Multiple properties and report history - Move-in and move-out report modes - Preset and custom rooms - Room notes and checklist items - Condition status tracking - Camera capture and photo import - Timestamped photo documentation - Optional GPS stamps for camera photos - Move-in and move-out comparisons - PDF preview, storage, and sharing - Local signer acknowledgements and optional drawn signatures - Saved report versions with report fingerprints - Backup export and import - Letter and A4 PDF page sizes Optional Verified Review lets you send an email-verified review invitation for a saved report, track its status, and retain a signed response certificate tied to the saved report fingerprint. The PDF is shared separately. PlaceLedger does not upload the report, photos, address, notes, signatures, PDF, or GPS stamps for this feature. No account is required for local reports. Report content remains on your device unless you choose to export or share it. Optional usage measurement is off by default. One condition report is included. Each optional One Condition Report purchase adds capacity for another report, a watermark-free PDF for that report, and its Verified Review. Lifetime Unlock adds unlimited reports and watermark-free PDFs. No subscription. PlaceLedger is a documentation tool. It does not provide legal advice, verify that report contents are factually correct, represent users in disputes, or guarantee any deposit, bond, inspection, insurance, or legal outcome.

Screenshots

Focus Matrix4 screens
PlaceLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlaceLedger at none against Focus Matrix's shown. PlaceLedger also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Focus Matrix's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). 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

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 PlaceLedger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaceLedger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Matrix has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, PlaceLedger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus Matrix versus PlaceLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MatrixPlaceLedger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoVellumstead Labs LLC

Customer experience

Focus Matrix

All ratings1,586 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews781 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.5%

PlaceLedger

All ratings3 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

PlaceLedger

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

PlaceLedger

One-time2
  • One Report Unlock$1.99
  • PlaceLedger Lifetime Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaceLedger free?
PlaceLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Matrix or PlaceLedger?
PlaceLedger is rated higher. Focus Matrix averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PlaceLedger averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Focus Matrix or PlaceLedger have ads?
Focus Matrix shows ads; PlaceLedger does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Matrix or PlaceLedger?
Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, and PlaceLedger fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Matrix was updated on October 18, 2026 and PlaceLedger on October 1, 2026.

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