Comparison

gTasks for Google Tasks vs Focus Matrix

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

Head to head
About

gTasks for Google Tasks

Manage your to-do lists and tasks by syncing them with Google Tasks and across your Apple devices. Organize tasks with subtasks, set location-based and repeating reminders, and view tasks alongside calendar events. Share tasks with colleagues for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Sync with Google Tasks
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • View tasks and calendar events together
  • Subtasks for organization
  • Location-based reminders
  • Repeating tasks
  • Task sharing
Features
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SYNC your tasks with Google/Gmail and across your Mac, iPhone & iPad devices. Never liked your tasks app? You’ll love this one :) MAIN FEATURES ● Sync your tasks with Google Tasks. ● Sync tasks between your iPhone & iPad devices. ● View your tasks and calendar events in one place. ● Keep your tasks organized with subtasks. ● Location based reminders such as when you leave your office. ● Set repeating tasks such as “Pay bills” every month. ● Universal app, designed both for iPhone and iPad. GOOGLE TASKS ● Naturally integrating into Google Calendar. ● No permanent internet connection required. The app will sync updated tasks as soon as an internet connection is available. ● Your tasks are backed up. ● Manage your tasks conveniently on your home/office PC, and have them synced to your iPhone/iPad and vice versa. ● Share tasks with your colleagues. gTasks can be freely used up to 2 accounts, 2 lists per account and 7 tasks per list. gTasks allows you to manage and sync unlimited amount of tasks through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://www.katans.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://www.katans.com/privacy-policy

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.

Screenshots

gTasks for Google Tasks4 screens
Focus Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: gTasks for Google Tasks at none against Focus Matrix's shown. gTasks for Google Tasks also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. gTasks for Google Tasks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 gTasks for Google Tasks against 4.6 for Focus Matrix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, Focus Matrix every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
gTasks for Google Tasks versus Focus Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergTasks for Google TasksFocus Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better82.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulyApps LtdDenys Ievenko

Customer experience

gTasks for Google Tasks

All ratings2,809 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.7%

Focus Matrix

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

User reviews

gTasks for Google Tasks

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless Google Tasks sync
  • 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🗓️ Helpful for organizing tasks and projects
  • 🔔 Effective reminders and notifications
  • 🔗 Good integration with other Google services

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model can be costly
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search and filtering options
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
  • 🐛 Occasional sync and stability problems

Focus Matrix

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

gTasks for Google Tasks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks not syncing properly across devices
  • Notifications not always working as expected
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Subtasks not always displaying correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to import/export task lists
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
  • Implement more customization options for lists and tasks
  • Integrate with more third-party apps and services
  • Provide better support and communication from developers

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

gTasks for Google Tasks

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Tasks$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tasks$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tasks$7.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Tasks$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Tasks$2.99
  • Unlimited Tasks$5.99
3 purchases

Focus Matrix

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

Questions

Is gTasks for Google Tasks free?
gTasks for Google Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, gTasks for Google Tasks or Focus Matrix?
gTasks for Google Tasks and Focus Matrix are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 1.6K ratings respectively.
Do gTasks for Google Tasks or Focus Matrix have ads?
Focus Matrix shows ads; gTasks for Google Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, gTasks for Google Tasks or Focus Matrix?
gTasks for Google Tasks ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Matrix every 7 months. Most recently, gTasks for Google Tasks was updated on October 12, 2026 and Focus Matrix on October 12, 2026.

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