Comparison

Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager vs Focus Matrix

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

Head to head
About

Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager

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Eisenhower Matrix brings proven time management methodology directly to your iOS device for maximizing individual productivity. Our visual task management system organizes your personal workload into four actionable quadrants, swim lanes, and with powerful multi-board support providing a comprehensive view of all your priorities. Transform your productivity with the Eisenhower Matrix - the time-tested method used by presidents and CEOs worldwide. FEATURES: โ€ข Voice input (native multi-language support) โ€ข Visual task organization by urgency and importance โ€ข Sync across all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Web, Microsoft Teams) โ€ข Calendar integration โ€ข Task attachments and notes โ€ข Multiple project boards WHY EISENHOWER MATRIX? Stop feeling overwhelmed. This simple yet powerful framework helps you: โ€ข Complete visibility across all areas with multi-board overview โ€ข Reduces overwhelming task lists into manageable, prioritized actions โ€ข Eliminates blind spots by surfacing important items from every board โ€ข Improves decision-making through visual priority mapping โ€ข Increases completion rates by highlighting truly important work Premium Features: - More projects - Unlimited Tasks - More attachments per tasks Learn more about the Eisenhower Matrix at www.eisenhowermatrix.com Teachers can start with our guide at www.eisenhowermatrix.com/templates/eisenhower-matrix-for-teachers-guide/ New managers should check out www.eisenhowermatrix.com/templates/eisenhower-matrix-for-new-managers/ Terms of Service โ†’ https://www.eisenhowermatrix.com/eula Privacy Policy โ†’ https://www.eisenhowermatrix.com/privacy Eisenhower Matrix Templates and Use Guide โ†’ https://www.eisenhowermatrix.com/templates

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Focus Matrix

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Congratulations. You have downloaded a productivity app. This is either a great decision, or you're procrastinating right now by downloading a productivity app instead of doing the thing you're supposed to do. Either way, welcome. THE MATRIX Not the movie. No red pill, no blue pill. Just four boxes that force you to answer one deeply uncomfortable question: Is this actually important, or do I just FEEL like it's urgent? - Do Now: Yes, this. Right now. Stop reading. - Schedule: Important but not today. Future You will handle it. (Future You is not happy about this.) - Delegate: Someone else's problem. Excellent. - Eliminate: You were never going to do this anyway. Be honest. ACCOUNTABILITY FRIENDS Add your friends. Watch their progress bar in real time. When they're killing it, send a cheer. When they haven't moved in three days, send a nudge. When they nudge you back, feel a complicated mix of gratitude and shame. Get things done. CHECKLIST For people who need to write "shower" on a list before they'll do it. No judgement. We have a Pomodoro timer too. CALENDAR Your deadlines, visualised. In colour. So you can see exactly how bad things are. The month view shows dots in your tag colours on each day. If you see a lot of red dots, that's on you. DEADLINE TRACKER A countdown to your impending doom, but make it aesthetic. TAG COLORS Blue = Work. Red = Urgent. Green = Personal. Yellow = I'll figure out what this is later. The app remembers your labels. It's more organised than you are. WIDGETS Put your next deadline on your home screen. So every time you open your phone to scroll social media, you see it. Staring at you. Waiting. Focus Matrix. Because adulting is hard, but at least it can be colour-coded.

Screenshots

Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager4 screens
Focus Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Matrix at none against Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager's 2. Focus Matrix also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Focus Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager versus Focus Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEisenhower Matrix Task ManagerFocus Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAppfluence Incyuchin Chiang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
None

Focus Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager free?
Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager or Focus Matrix have ads?
Eisenhower Matrix Task Manager shows ads; Focus Matrix does not.

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