Taskboard vs Focus Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taskboard
Organize your tasks and projects with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Create unlimited lists, move items between them, and get a clear overview of your progress. Customize with colors and backgrounds to suit your workflow.
- Drag and drop organization
- Unlimited lists
- Visual overview of tasks
- Add notes and due dates
- Customizable backgrounds and colors
- Color-coded labels
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Drag and drop list organization that gives you a visual overview of your tasks and projects. Create as many lists as you need. Organize projects, tasks, and ideas. Drag cards from one list to another; move lists around. Simple and visual. **** 4.6/5 stars on the App Store (see reviews for 'All Versions' if most recent update isn't showing ratings yet). "I love this app, this is the real way to-do lists should be approached" - Alex jordan dp "Direct, concise, Visible!" - Techbug "Fast UI does what you want. I use it for work, it lives in my dock" - f1vespeed "Like others have said, it is simple and intuitive" - Beowulf11787 "I've used several task apps, but this is my favorite. It's simple, quick, and clear, so it actually gets used." - 1000 Splinters "Spatial organization works best for me...I've tried dozens of list makers and this one is the most satisfyingly simple." - isewstuff "Doesn't require any manuals or complicated instructions. Very intuitive. Plus it's not bogged down with stuff you don't need and will never use. Fast, easy to use and it works! The developer nailed this!" - SoCal Lady "I'm in sales. This app provides a perfect way to keep me organized and focused at a glance" - Fc222 "Not useful at all.Useless app" - nick9087965 (to be fair, there are some bad reviews) Drag and drop organization You can create as many lists as you need. Adding items to your list can be done one-at-a-time or in bulk. Create a list for your projects, clients, to-dos, grocery list, research, homework, wedding plans, someday tasks, or ideas you want to research later. Not out of sight, out of mind Everything is in front of you, so you're less likely to forget something. An added advantage of this format is that your lists form an inverted bar graph - some will be short and others long. If you're using the app for project management you'll know the status of each project. Flexible Priorities, new info, schedule changes. They happen. Put your finger down on time-consuming add/edit/reorder organization tools. Spend less time editing and more time moving cards to suit your workflow. Get detailed Just type a few words to create a card in your list. If you want to add more information you can tap the card and add notes or set a due date. You can use the notes field to list subtasks if you want. You'll be able to see which cards have notes and due dates at a glance from the main screen. Full of color Pick a custom background. Subtle and light or bold and bright - more than 50 patterns are included. You can also add colored labels to your cards to make them stand out or indicate priority. In-app EXTRAS Thousands have enjoyed this app over the years with its base set of features. If you need more, you can install: - Colors: Add color to your cards and your boards. Color code them to make them stand out. - Projects: Group related sets of boards into projects to avoid clutter. It's like having multiple copies of the app. Features * Unlimited list boards * Tap on any card to additional notes, a due date, or a colored label * Get alerts for any tasks that are due * Rapidly enter tasks in batches * Drag any task card to any other list * Drag lists to rearrange them * Drag near the edges of the screen to auto-scroll * A layout that doesn't hide your tasks from you * Tap board title to edit or rename * 50+ background patterns to choose from * A nice built-in help guide to help you with any questions FULLY SUPPORTED Let me know if you need anything! You can always reach me from within the app or at steven@slidetorock.com Credits: Includes patterns from the following sites: http://ransie3.deviantart.com/art/Patterns-25-256499087 http://ivoivan.eu/portfolio/freebies
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Taskboard at none against Focus Matrix's shown. Taskboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Focus Matrix's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 46). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Taskboard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.
Focus Matrix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Matrix has 1.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Taskboard'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.
Taskboard ships an update every 2 months, Focus Matrix every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taskboard | Focus Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better | 82.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Romej | Denys Ievenko |
Customer experience
Taskboard
Focus Matrix
Bugs and requests
Taskboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Taskboard
- Custom Backgrounds$0.99
- Colors$1.99
- Projects$2.99
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- Projects + Colors$3.99
Focus Matrix
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99









