Comparison

Core Task 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

Core Task

Features
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CoreTask é um sistema de gestão de atividades corporativas que funciona perfeitamente online e offline. Permite registro e gerenciamento de tarefas diárias sem interrupções, com sincronização inteligente quando a conexão retorna. Inclui controle de jornadas, detecção de conectividade e interface intuitiva para empresas que precisam manter operações contínuas.

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

Core Task4 screens
Do First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Core Task at none against Do First's 3. Core Task also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18). Do First's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Core Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Core Task ships an update every 6 months, Do First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Core Task versus Do First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore TaskDo First
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJOSUE BARBOSA元仕 洪

In-app purchases

None

Core Task

No in-app purchases

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 Core Task free?
Core Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Do First free?
Do First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Core Task or Do First have ads?
Neither Core Task nor Do First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Core Task or Do First?
Core Task ships an update every 6 months, and Do First fortnightly. Most recently, Core Task was updated on October 9, 2026 and Do First on October 18, 2026.

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