# Task Buddy vs Eisenhower Matrix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eisenhower Matrix at 83% against Task Buddy's 25%. Eisenhower Matrix also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (94 vs 4). Task Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Eisenhower Matrix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eisenhower Matrix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eisenhower Matrix has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Task Buddy's written reviews are positive against 83% of Eisenhower Matrix's.

Task Buddy ships an update every 10 days, Eisenhower Matrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Buddy | Eisenhower Matrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddy-organize-and-focus/id1505407501/reviews) | **[4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eisenhower-matrix-todo-and-task/id6473735916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vijaya Kandel](https://appshunter.io/developer/899220629) | [DO YEON PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698699003) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-buddy-organize-and-focus/id1505407501)

This task manager helps you prioritize and organize your to-do list using the Eisenhower Matrix. It visually categorizes tasks into four quadrants, guiding you to focus on what's important and eliminate distractions for increased productivity.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 4-Quadrant UI, Seamless iCloud Sync, Smart Carry-Over for pending tasks, Productivity Insights and charts, Home Screen Widgets, Workspaces & Tags for organization, JSON Export for data portability

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Eisenhower Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eisenhower-matrix-todo-and-task/id6473735916)

This app helps you manage your tasks by prioritizing them using the Eisenhower Matrix. Easily add, organize, and set deadlines for your to-dos, with visual color coding and recurring task options.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix prioritization, Easy to-do list management, Recurring task setup, Color filters for tasks, Notifications and deadlines, Drag and drop task organization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pass Event | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Buddy free?

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

### Is Eisenhower Matrix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Task Buddy or Eisenhower Matrix?

Eisenhower Matrix is rated higher. Task Buddy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Eisenhower Matrix averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do Task Buddy or Eisenhower Matrix have ads?

Eisenhower Matrix shows ads; Task Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Task Buddy or Eisenhower Matrix?

Task Buddy ships an update every 10 days, and Eisenhower Matrix every 5 days. Most recently, Task Buddy was updated on June 8, 2026 and Eisenhower Matrix on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*