Comparison

TaskFire 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

TaskFire

This app helps you organize and track all your to-do lists, from simple errands to complex projects. It offers features like calendar integration, reminders, and recurring tasks to boost your productivity and help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Daily to-do list organization
  • Goal tracking and habit building
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Multiple reminder options
  • Recurring task scheduling
  • Location-based reminders
  • Secure cloud synchronization
Features
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Just say it. TaskFire is the to-do list that works with the new Siri. Say a task with its date and list in one sentence, and it's there. Then open the app and everything is sorted: overdue, today, and the next seven days, shared with the people you share a life with, on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. SEE WHAT MATTERS Overdue, today, tomorrow, and the next seven days, in the order it matters. Smart lists pull tasks together by due date, star, tag, or person, so the right things are always in front of you. ADD A TASK IN A TAP Type it, pick a date and a list, star it, tag it, done. Add notes, checklists, and attachments when a task needs more. NOW WITH SIRI TaskFire works with the new Siri. Say "Hey Siri, in TaskFire add call the dentist tomorrow at 3pm" and it's on your list with the date and time. Say several tasks in one sentence. Looking at an email, message, or note? "Hey Siri, add this to TaskFire." Ask Siri what's on a list and it reads it back. Ask Siri to remind you when you get somewhere, like "remind me to get toilet paper when I get to Costco." SHARE A LIST Invite family, roommates, or coworkers to a list. Assign tasks so everyone sees who's on what. TASKS AND CALENDAR TOGETHER See your tasks and your week on one screen. Connect Google Calendar for two-way sync. EVERY DETAIL A PLANNER COULD WANT - Repeating tasks, based on the due date or the day you finish - Multiple reminders per task - Location reminders that alert you when you arrive - Start and due dates and times - Notes, comments, and checklists - Email tasks straight into your TaskFire inbox - Dark mode ALWAYS IN SYNC One account on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Your tasks are backed up to our secure cloud and follow you everywhere. TaskFire is free to use. Try Premium free for 14 days, then keep the basic app free or subscribe monthly or yearly. Siri features require an iPhone with Apple Intelligence running iOS 27 with the new Siri turned on. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

TaskFire4 screens
Focus Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TaskFire at none against Focus Matrix's shown. TaskFire also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Focus Matrix's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskFire sells 11 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

Focus Matrix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TaskFire's written reviews are positive against 82% of Focus Matrix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskFire ships an update monthly, Focus Matrix every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TaskFire versus Focus Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskFireFocus Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K1.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppigoDenys Ievenko

Customer experience

TaskFire

All ratings1,519 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative27.7%

Focus Matrix

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

User reviews

TaskFire

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent organization and productivity
  • 🔒 Reliable syncing across devices
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 👍 Customizable lists and smart lists
  • 👍 Helpful for managing personal and work tasks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 👎 Declining customer support and responsiveness

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

TaskFire

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not syncing correctly
  • Inability to delete or rearrange tasks
  • Unreliable location-based reminders
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on web/desktop

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to attach files/documents to tasks
  • Improved recurring task management
  • Better web/desktop app experience

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

11 purchases

TaskFire

Subscriptions11
  • Todo Cloud Premium$2.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud Premium Trial14 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Todo Cloud for 4 Team Members$15.991 Month
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  • Todo Cloud for 5 Team Member$19.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud for 6 Team Members$23.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud for 7 Team Members$27.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud Premium$29.991 Year
  • 14-Day Premium Trial14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Todo Cloud for 5 Team Members$199.991 Year
  • Todo Cloud for 6 Team Members$239.991 Year
  • Todo Cloud for 7 Team Members$279.991 Year
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 TaskFire free?
TaskFire 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, TaskFire or Focus Matrix?
Focus Matrix is rated higher. TaskFire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Focus Matrix averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do TaskFire or Focus Matrix have ads?
Focus Matrix shows ads; TaskFire does not.
Which is updated more often, TaskFire or Focus Matrix?
TaskFire ships an update monthly, and Focus Matrix every 7 months. Most recently, TaskFire was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focus Matrix on October 14, 2026.

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