Comparison

Focus Matrix vs Lasly

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

Head to head
About

Focus Matrix

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Congratulations. You have downloaded a productivity app. This is either a great decision, or you're procrastinating right now by downloading a productivity app instead of doing the thing you're supposed to do. Either way, welcome. THE MATRIX Not the movie. No red pill, no blue pill. Just four boxes that force you to answer one deeply uncomfortable question: Is this actually important, or do I just FEEL like it's urgent? - Do Now: Yes, this. Right now. Stop reading. - Schedule: Important but not today. Future You will handle it. (Future You is not happy about this.) - Delegate: Someone else's problem. Excellent. - Eliminate: You were never going to do this anyway. Be honest. ACCOUNTABILITY FRIENDS Add your friends. Watch their progress bar in real time. When they're killing it, send a cheer. When they haven't moved in three days, send a nudge. When they nudge you back, feel a complicated mix of gratitude and shame. Get things done. CHECKLIST For people who need to write "shower" on a list before they'll do it. No judgement. We have a Pomodoro timer too. CALENDAR Your deadlines, visualised. In colour. So you can see exactly how bad things are. The month view shows dots in your tag colours on each day. If you see a lot of red dots, that's on you. DEADLINE TRACKER A countdown to your impending doom, but make it aesthetic. TAG COLORS Blue = Work. Red = Urgent. Green = Personal. Yellow = I'll figure out what this is later. The app remembers your labels. It's more organised than you are. WIDGETS Put your next deadline on your home screen. So every time you open your phone to scroll social media, you see it. Staring at you. Waiting. Focus Matrix. Because adulting is hard, but at least it can be colour-coded.

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Lasly

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Remember the recurring tasks that are easy to forget, without the stress. Not every task needs a strict deadline, an hourly alarm, or a complicated to-do list. Some things just need a simple reminder that tells you when they are still good, coming soon, or already late. Lasly is your personal routine tracker and time since manager designed for real life. Use Lasly to track flexible routines, home chores, car maintenance, health habits, pet care, device checks, finance reminders, and any other responsibilities that repeat over time. Simply create an item, choose how often it repeats, mark it as done, and Lasly will start the next cycle for you automatically. Why use Lasly? (Core Features): • Visual Status: See what is Good, Soon, or Late at a single glance. • Flexible Tracking: Track recurring tasks that repeat every few days, weeks, months, or even longer. • One-Tap Reset: Mark tasks as done quickly without resetting everything manually. • Multiple Views: View your routines and schedule through a clear overview, timeline, or calendar. • Smart Organization: Keep your life organized by grouping tasks into custom categories. • Custom Reminders: Set gentle notifications before or after something is due. • Clear Your Mind: Keep recurring responsibilities out of your head and let the app remember them for you. Lasly is built to help you stay consistent without feeling pressured by a strict schedule. Routines are not always perfect, and your task manager should understand that. Please Note: Lasly is a personal productivity tool. It should not be used as the sole reminder for urgent medical, legal, financial, safety-critical, or highly time-sensitive responsibilities.

Screenshots

Focus Matrix4 screens
Lasly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Matrix at none against Lasly's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Lasly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Focus Matrix versus Lasly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MatrixLasly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuchin ChiangMoodmango Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Focus Matrix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lasly

One-time1
  • Lasly Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lasly free?
Lasly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Matrix or Lasly have ads?
Neither Focus Matrix nor Lasly shows ads.

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