Matrix ToDo vs QuadTask
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Matrix ToDo
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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: βDo Now,β βSchedule,β βClear Soon,β and βEliminate.β 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/
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
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Verdict
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
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.
Matrix ToDo ships an update fortnightly, QuadTask every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matrix ToDo | QuadTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUBASA SATO | Tomohiko Yasui |
In-app purchases
Matrix ToDo
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$17.99
QuadTask
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
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