Comparison

FocusFour vs Do First

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

Head to head
About

FocusFour

This task management app helps you prioritize and focus on what truly matters using the Eisenhower Matrix. It offers seamless integration with Apple Reminders and a clean, intuitive interface to boost your productivity and time management skills.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix task prioritization
  • Apple Reminders integration
  • Customizable widgets
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Zero learning curve
Features
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Transform your productivity with FocusFour, a powerful task management app built on the Eisenhower Matrix. Put first things first, take control of your time, and focus on what truly matters. # Does This Sound Like You? ● You find yourself constantly derailed by unexpected tasks and meetings ● Critical projects get buried under an avalanche of urgent but less important work ● Your days slip by without meaningful progress on key goals ● You're seeking ways to boost productivity but feel overwhelmed ● You need a clear framework for making better time decisions ● You're struggling to find work-life balance ● You want to build lasting time management habits that stick If so, FocusFour is designed for you. # Key Features ● Quadrant Task View: Instantly visualize and prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency ● Seamless Apple Integration: Native sync with Apple Reminders across all your devices ● Zero Learning Curve: Works with your existing reminders - no migration needed ● Smart Widgets: Keep priority tasks visible with customizable home screen widgets ● Cross-Platform: Full support for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS # What Sets Us Apart ● Intentional Design: Clean, focused interface that eliminates distractions ● Intuitive Experience: Natural task management that feels effortless ● Native Performance: Leverages Apple's ecosystem for maximum efficiency # Why Choose FocusFour? We understand the common frustrations with task management apps - overwhelming lists, feature bloat, and tools that become tasks themselves. FocusFour was born from a simple belief: task management should clarify your priorities, not complicate them. # Our Philosophy: ● Focus: Excellence in time management means focusing on what truly matters ● Simplicity: Less is more - we strip away complexity to enhance productivity ● Purpose: Every feature serves your success, not our feature list # Get in Touch Email: support@focusfour.app Website: www.focusfour.app Remember: Time is the great equalizer - it's how you use it that makes all the difference. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Do First

This task manager helps you prioritize your to-do list using the Eisenhower Matrix. Organize tasks by urgency and importance, and separate work and personal life. Data syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix prioritization
  • Work/Self spaces
  • Fast task capture
  • iCloud sync with Mac
  • Light and Dark Mode
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Do First is an iOS task manager built around the Eisenhower Matrix, the 4-quadrant method for sorting tasks by urgency and importance. If you are looking for a simple priority matrix or a clearer way to plan your day, Do First helps you stay focused on what truly matters. Capture tasks quickly on iPhone, organize them in a clean 4-quadrant view, and keep work and life separated with Work / Self spaces. If you also use Do First on Mac, your data stays in sync through iCloud. Key features: - 4-quadrant overview: sort tasks by urgency and importance at a glance - Work / Self spaces: keep work and life neatly separated - Fast task capture and organization: add tasks quickly and move them into the right quadrant - iCloud sync with Mac: keep your priorities aligned across devices - Light and Dark Mode support: follows your system appearance Privacy: Do First collects no data. Your tasks stay on your device and in iCloud. Put the important first. Download Do First and plan your priorities with clarity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusFour4 screens
Do First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Do First at 100% against FocusFour's 56%. Do First also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). FocusFour's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, ads, 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. FocusFour sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Do First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusFour has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of FocusFour's written reviews are positive against 100% of Do First's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFour ships an update every 5 weeks, Do First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FocusFour versus Do First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFourDo First
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer坚伟 肖元仕 洪

Customer experience

FocusFour

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Do First

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FocusFour

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFour Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • FocusFour Annual Pro$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • FocusFour ProFree
  • FocusFour Pro$4.99
  • FocusFour LifeTime Pro$29.99
3 purchases

Do First

Subscriptions2
  • Do First Pro (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Do First Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Do First! Pro - Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is FocusFour free?
FocusFour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Do First free?
Do First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusFour or Do First?
Do First is rated higher. FocusFour averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Do First averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FocusFour or Do First have ads?
Neither FocusFour nor Do First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFour or Do First?
FocusFour ships an update every 5 weeks, and Do First fortnightly. Most recently, FocusFour was updated on October 9, 2026 and Do First on October 18, 2026.

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