Comparison

TaskSteps vs Matrix ToDo

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

Head to head
About

TaskSteps

Features
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Break big tasks into small steps you actually finish. TaskSteps is the to do list for people who start strong and get stuck halfway. Most apps give you a list. TaskSteps gives you the next step: every task is split into small, checkable steps, so progress is visible and starting is easy. No account, no setup, your data stays on your iPhone. STEPS, NOT JUST TASKS • Split any task into small steps and tick them off one by one • Watch the progress bar fill as you go • Finish the last step and the task completes itself PLAN YOUR DAY • Today, Tomorrow, Overdue and Completed filters • Calendar view and recurring tasks: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly • Categories to separate work, study and home REMINDERS THAT ADAPT • Deadline reminders one hour, one day and one week ahead • Overdue nudge an hour after the deadline passes • Reminder text changes with your progress and the time of day • Complete or snooze a task right from the notification FOCUS WITH POMODORO • Built-in Pomodoro timer with short and long breaks • Start a session from any task and track focus time • Works in the background and notifies you when time is up PRIORITIZE WHAT MATTERS • Urgent and important matrix with four quadrants • Drag tasks between quadrants • See at a glance what to do first, schedule, delegate or drop WIDGETS • Today's tasks and progress on your Home Screen • Small, medium and large sizes • Tap a task to open it instantly STATISTICS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Completion streaks, daily and weekly stats • 30+ achievements for consistency, speed and planning • Honest failure badges, because missing a deadline is data too PRIVACY FIRST • No account, no sign-in, no tracking • Everything is stored on your device TASKSTEPS PREMIUM Try every feature free for 3 days with the yearly plan, then $19.99/year. Monthly plan available. Cancel anytime in App Store settings; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dark-sphere-portfolio.lovable.app/taskbites-privacy

About

Matrix ToDo

Features
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Matrix ToDo is a simple 4-quadrant task management app for people who struggle with prioritizing tasks and staying focused. Just sort your tasks into four simple categories: “Do Now,” “Schedule,” “Clear Soon,” and “Eliminate.” By organizing tasks by importance and urgency, you can see what you should do today and focus on what truly matters. Perfect for: • People who struggle to prioritize tasks • People who often procrastinate • People who feel overwhelmed by too many things to do • People who have ADHD tendencies and find task management difficult • People who cannot stick with regular ToDo apps • People looking for a simple and focused task management app Main Features: • Organize tasks with the importance × urgency matrix • Simple and intuitive task creation and editing • Clean and minimal design • Works offline • Dark mode support Organize your tasks, reduce procrastination, and focus on what matters now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TaskSteps4 screens
Matrix ToDo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TaskSteps at none against Matrix ToDo's shown. Matrix ToDo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. TaskSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Matrix ToDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskSteps ships an update every 2 months, Matrix ToDo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TaskSteps versus Matrix ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskStepsMatrix ToDo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris SpiroTSUBASA SATO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TaskSteps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Matrix ToDo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99

Questions

Is TaskSteps free?
TaskSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix ToDo free?
Matrix ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskSteps or Matrix ToDo have ads?
Matrix ToDo shows ads; TaskSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, TaskSteps or Matrix ToDo?
TaskSteps ships an update every 2 months, and Matrix ToDo fortnightly. Most recently, TaskSteps was updated on October 20, 2026 and Matrix ToDo on October 19, 2026.

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