# Multilist vs Matrix Manager

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Matrix Manager at 15.1 against Multilist's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multilist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Multilist against 5.0 for Matrix Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Multilist ships an update weekly, Matrix Manager every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multilist | Matrix Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilist-gtd-kanban-planner/id6475388941/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soyeon Noh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201270238) | [Simon Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/951019328) |

## What reviewers say

### Multilist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilist-gtd-kanban-planner/id6475388941)

This app offers multiple task management methods, including lists, Kanban boards, and matrices, allowing users to choose the best approach for each project. It supports unlimited sub-tasks, recurring tasks, and location-based reminders, with iCloud sync and collaboration features. A free version is available with limitations, while a Pro version offers unlimited tasks and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Multiple task views (List, Kanban, Matrix, GTD, Mandalart), Unlimited sub-tasks and hierarchy, Recurring tasks and dependencies, Location-based reminders, iCloud sync and project sharing, Calendar view and full-text search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | 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 Multilist free?

Multilist 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, Multilist or Matrix Manager?

Multilist and Matrix Manager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Multilist or Matrix Manager have ads?

Neither Multilist nor Matrix Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multilist or Matrix Manager?

Multilist ships an update weekly, and Matrix Manager every 6 days. Most recently, Multilist was updated on October 13, 2026 and Matrix Manager on October 13, 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.*