Comparison

Core Three vs Productivity Matrix

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

Head to head
About

Core Three

Features
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STAY FOCUSED. GET MORE DONE. Too many tasks? Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? Core Three keeps you focused on what truly matters by limiting you to just 3 tasks per day. WHY CORE THREE? Research shows that focusing on fewer tasks leads to better completion rates and less stress. Core Three enforces this proven productivity principle with a simple rule: only 3 active tasks at a time. KEY FEATURES - 3-Task Daily Limit โ€“ Focus on your most important tasks without distraction - Smart Backlog โ€“ Store future tasks and let them automatically move to Today when you're ready - Due Dates & Notes โ€“ Add context and deadlines to stay organized - Track Progress โ€“ See your completed tasks and celebrate your wins - Powerful Search โ€“ Find any task instantly across all lists - Clean Design โ€“ Beautiful, intuitive interface that stays out of your way HOW IT WORKS 1) Add your tasks to the Backlog with due dates 2) Move your top 3 priorities to Today 3) Complete them before adding more 4) Review your accomplishments in Done Stop juggling endless tasks. Start finishing what matters.

About

Productivity Matrix

Features
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The Power of 4 Quadrants The Matrix forces you to categorize your life into four simple, high-contrast zones: - Do It (Green): Tasks you want to do and should do. The "Action" zone. - Push Through (Yellow): Essential long-term tasks that require grit. - Drop It (Blue): Busy work that feels productive but isn't. Delete it. - Resist It (Red): The sirens of procrastination. Resist the urge. Zero Bloat: No ads, no unnecessary pings, no complexity. Just clarity. Built in Focus Mode with Pomodoro Timer, Lo-Fi Music, and Fun Themes.

Screenshots

Core Three4 screens
Productivity Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Productivity Matrix at 3 against Core Three's 1. Productivity Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Core Three versus Productivity Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore ThreeProductivity Matrix
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAUL SHIN GAYThrivikram G R

In-app purchases

None

Core Three

No in-app purchases

None

Productivity Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core Three free?
Core Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Productivity Matrix free?
Productivity Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Core Three or Productivity Matrix have ads?
Neither Core Three nor Productivity Matrix shows ads.

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