# Priorities vs Focus Matrix

The clearest difference is price: Focus Matrix at Free against Priorities's $4.99. Focus Matrix also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 82). Priorities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Matrix is free to download; Priorities costs $4.99 up front. Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Priorities asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Matrix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Matrix has 1.6K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Priorities's written reviews are positive against 82% of Focus Matrix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Priorities ships an update every 5 days, Focus Matrix every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Priorities | Focus Matrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priorities/id417600877/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-matrix-task-manager/id1107872631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Carved Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318103551) | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) |

## What reviewers say

### Priorities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priorities/id417600877)

This app offers intuitive task management with a focus on organization and ease of use. It features customizable pages, attractive themes, and quick task addition. Syncing capabilities allow for data backup and sharing with others.

**Highlights:** Customizable pages and themes, Quick task addition, Due dates, times, and notes, Repeating tasks, Syncing for backup and sharing, Templates for recurring lists, Calendar integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient task management
- 📅 Seamless calendar integration
- 💡 Flexible organization with pages and sub-tasks
- 🌟 Ability to prioritize and star important tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 📂 Limited options for organizing completed tasks
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🎨 Outdated visual design

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs introduced with recent updates
- Calendar view issues with day of the week settings
- Editing tasks can be unreliable

**Requested features**

- Ability to add sub-tasks within sub-tasks
- Custom alert options and snooze functionality
- Dark mode support
- Apple Watch integration
- More color customization options


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Priorities free?

Priorities costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Matrix free?

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

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

Focus Matrix is rated higher. Priorities averages 4.4 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Focus Matrix averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Priorities or Focus Matrix have ads?

Focus Matrix shows ads; Priorities does not.

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

Priorities ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Matrix every 7 months. Most recently, Priorities was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus Matrix on September 22, 2026.

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