Comparison

4.Do vs Briefed

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

Head to head
About

4.Do

This app helps you organize and prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix. Break down projects, set reminders, and collaborate with others to boost your productivity and achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix 4-Quadrant organization
  • Focused Mode for specific quadrants
  • Subtasks and checklists
  • Task attachments (photos)
  • Smart reminders and recurring tasks
  • Seamless multi-device sync
  • Collaboration features
Features
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Boost Your Productivity with 4.Do – The Eisenhower Matrix Task Organizer Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to decide what to work on first? 4.Do helps you focus on what truly matters with the Eisenhower Matrix, the prioritization method featured in Dr. Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 4.Do is your checklist and task management tool, empowering you to organize, prioritize, and tackle goals with ease. Not sure which quadrant a task belongs in? Let on-device AI suggest it. Capture tasks by voice, from a photo, with Siri, or straight from a notification, then see your week at a glance in Calendar view. With 4.Do Cloud, everything stays in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other platforms. Key Features 4-Quadrant Matrix: Visualize and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. On-Device AI Suggestions: Type a task and 4.Do recommends which quadrant it belongs in. Runs entirely on your device, so your tasks never leave it. Capture Anywhere: Add tasks by voice, scan them from a photo or screenshot, or use Quick-Add right from a notification. Siri & Spotlight: Add, find, and complete tasks by voice or from your home screen search. Calendar View: See your tasks grouped by due date so nothing sneaks up on you. 4.Do Cloud: Sync across all your Apple devices and other platforms. Focused Mode: Zoom in on a single quadrant to work without distraction. Subtasks & Checklists: Break projects into actionable steps and track progress. Reminders & Recurring Tasks: Stay ahead of deadlines and build lasting habits. Smart Search: Fuzzy matching finds your task even if you misspell it. Filters & Sorting: Organize your to-do list by priority, due date, or custom tags. Attachments: Add photos for context. Collaboration: Share lists and tasks with others. Make It Yours: Rename quadrants, choose color tones, adjust contrast, pick empty-state animations, and add widgets. Your Productivity, Simplified Whether you're tackling errands, managing a checklist, planning long-term goals, or building daily habits, 4.Do keeps you focused and efficient, helping you achieve more in less time while staying aligned with your priorities. Start Today Download 4.Do and take control of your tasks, time, and goals. 4.Do is free, with a Premium upgrade for full access to all features. Subscription plans: – Monthly – $4.99/month – Yearly – $29.99/year The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. For more information: Terms of Use - https://www.4do.app/about/termsandconditions/ios Privacy Policy - https://www.4do.app/about/privacy-policies/ios

About

Briefed

Features
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Reclaim YOUR focus with Briefed. In a world full of flashy notifications, endless ads, and overstimulating interfaces, Briefed is your quiet corner for productivity. We believe that the tools you use to focus shouldn't be the very things that distract you. We’ve stripped away the noise to give you a utility that is as powerful as it is simple. No steep learning curves, no hidden paywalls—just you and your goals. Why Briefed? Minimalist Design: A clean, intentional interface that reduces cognitive load and keeps you calm. Zero Distractions: No intrusive ads, no "pro" upsells, and no overstimulated screens. Pure Simplicity: Built for users who value their time and mental clarity above all else. Privacy First: Focus on your work knowing your data isn't the product. Stop managing your apps and start managing your day. Get Briefed. [UPDT] VER1.3 - CHANGELOG: + Task Colors + Task Prefix + Rearrange Tasks in EDIT mode + New Task "Recycling Bin" - iPad/WebOS Display Bug - Reset Settings Bug

Screenshots

4.Do4 screens
Briefed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Briefed at none against 4.Do's 6. Briefed also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 4.Do's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. 4.Do sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Briefed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4.Do ships an update every 5 days, Briefed every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4.Do versus Briefed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4.DoBriefed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyodeji ShoolaENRIQUE NICOLAS SILHY SOSA

In-app purchases

6 purchases

4.Do

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Briefed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4.Do free?
4.Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Briefed free?
Briefed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4.Do or Briefed have ads?
Neither 4.Do nor Briefed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4.Do or Briefed?
4.Do ships an update every 5 days, and Briefed every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4.Do was updated on October 13, 2026 and Briefed on October 13, 2026.

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