Comparison

Do First vs Quadrant

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

Head to head
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/

About

Quadrant

Features
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Quadrant 是一款基于艾森豪威尔矩阵的任务管理工具,帮助你按照「重要」和「紧急」两个维度,将任务分配到四个象限中,轻松区分优先级。 主要功能: - 四象限任务管理:将任务拖入重要紧急、重要不紧急、紧急不重要、不重要不紧急四个区域 - 完成历史:按日历查看每天完成的任务记录 - 中英双语支持 - 深色模式支持 - 所有数据本地存储,保护你的隐私 简洁高效,专注于帮你做对的事。

Screenshots

Do First4 screens
Quadrant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quadrant at none against Do First's 3. Do First's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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. Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Quadrant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do First ships an update fortnightly, Quadrant every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Do First versus Quadrant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo FirstQuadrant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer元仕 洪宁 赵

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Do First

Subscriptions2
  • Do First Pro (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Do First Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Do First! Pro - Lifetime$14.99
None

Quadrant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Do First free?
Do First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quadrant free?
Quadrant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Do First or Quadrant have ads?
Neither Do First nor Quadrant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do First or Quadrant?
Do First ships an update fortnightly, and Quadrant every 4 months. Most recently, Do First was updated on August 29, 2026 and Quadrant on September 10, 2026.

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