Comparison

Matrix ToDo vs QuadTask

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

Head to head
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: β€œDo Now,” β€œSchedule,” β€œClear Soon,” and β€œEliminate.” By organizing tasks by importance and urgency, you can see what you should do today and focus on what truly matters. Perfect for: β€’ People who struggle to prioritize tasks β€’ People who often procrastinate β€’ People who feel overwhelmed by too many things to do β€’ People who have ADHD tendencies and find task management difficult β€’ People who cannot stick with regular ToDo apps β€’ People looking for a simple and focused task management app Main Features: β€’ Organize tasks with the importance Γ— urgency matrix β€’ Simple and intuitive task creation and editing β€’ Clean and minimal design β€’ Works offline β€’ 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/

About

QuadTask

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QuadTask is a simple, focused task manager built around the world-famous Eisenhower Matrix. Sort your tasks across the four quadrants of "Urgency x Importance" - a method popularized by Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" - so you can focus on what truly matters. [Who is this for?] - You have too much on your plate and feel overwhelmed - You spend all day firefighting urgent tasks - You want to invest more time in "important but not urgent" work - You've tried other task apps but couldn't stick with them [Key features] - Quick capture: jot down ideas in seconds with the top input - Drag uncategorized tasks into a quadrant - Set due dates and notifications - Review with completion history and weekly stats - Built-in guide explaining the Eisenhower Matrix - NEW: Google Calendar sync (Premium only) Tasks with a due date sync automatically to Google Calendar. Tasks created on iPhone appear on iPad too. [The 4 Quadrants] I. Urgent x Important -> Do now II. Important x Not urgent -> Plan (the most important) III. Urgent x Not important -> Delegate IV. Neither -> Drop [Premium plan] - The free plan allows up to 10 active tasks. Premium lifts this limit. - Google Calendar sync is also Premium-only. (Auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime in Settings.) - By default, all your data stays on your device. Only when you enable Google Calendar sync (opt-in) are your dated tasks sent to Google Calendar. [Languages] Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean. Get your mind in order - with QuadTask. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://abstracted-shoemaker-1dd.notion.site/QuadTask-2c44a06323ed8008b325dfe918d4f2b5

Screenshots

Matrix ToDo3 screens
QuadTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuadTask at none against Matrix ToDo's shown. QuadTask also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Matrix ToDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QuadTask sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix ToDo ships an update fortnightly, QuadTask every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Matrix ToDo versus QuadTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix ToDoQuadTask
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.413.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUBASA SATOTomohiko Yasui

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Matrix ToDo

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

QuadTask

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Matrix ToDo free?
Matrix ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuadTask free?
QuadTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matrix ToDo or QuadTask have ads?
Matrix ToDo shows ads; QuadTask does not.
Which is updated more often, Matrix ToDo or QuadTask?
Matrix ToDo ships an update fortnightly, and QuadTask every 2 days. Most recently, Matrix ToDo was updated on October 2, 2026 and QuadTask on October 1, 2026.

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