# Time Bandit vs Matrix Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Matrix Manager at 5.0 against Time Bandit's 4.5. Matrix Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Time Bandit's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Bandit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Matrix Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Matrix Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Time Bandit's written reviews are positive against 33% of Matrix Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time Bandit ships an update every 10 days, Matrix Manager every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Bandit | Matrix Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-bandit-tasks-and-habits/id6472918666/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coterie Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616567346) | [Simon Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/951019328) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Bandit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-bandit-tasks-and-habits/id6472918666)

Manage priorities and track habits with this app based on the Eisenhower Matrix and Atomic Habits principles. Streamline your day, focus on what matters, and build lasting routines for improved productivity and work-life balance.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, Habit tracking and routine building, Focus on high-impact activities, Eliminate distractions, Holistic goal management, Work-life balance reinforcement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### Matrix Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021)

Organize your life and tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix system. Effortlessly prioritize your to-do list by sorting tasks into four quadrants: urgent/important, important/not urgent, urgent/not important, and not urgent/not important. Achieve stress-free productivity and focus on what truly matters.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix prioritization, Task sorting into four quadrants, Combined to-do list and task manager, Intuitive and clean interface, Stress-free productivity tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matrix Manager PRO (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Matrix Manager PRO (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Bandit free?

Time Bandit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matrix Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Bandit or Matrix Manager?

Matrix Manager is rated higher. Time Bandit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Matrix Manager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Time Bandit or Matrix Manager have ads?

Time Bandit shows ads; Matrix Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Bandit or Matrix Manager?

Time Bandit ships an update every 10 days, and Matrix Manager every 6 days. Most recently, Time Bandit was updated on June 7, 2026 and Matrix Manager on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*