Comparison

Cadence vs Zen Matrix

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

Head to head
About

Cadence

Features
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Cadence is a calm, distraction-free way to run routines, procedures, and checklists one step at a time. Start instantly with 200 built-in routine templates for daily life, work, travel, health, sports, home maintenance, family care, events, software releases, and more β€” or build your own from scratch. Tap a routine and move through it in Focus Mode. No clutter, no noise, no ads β€” just the next step. β€’ 200 built-in templates β€” ready-made routines for real-life repeatable tasks β€’ One step at a time β€” a serene focus screen, not a cluttered to-do list β€’ Branch logic β€” if/then steps for procedures that change β€’ Run history & export β€” proof you completed every step, shareable as a PDF β€’ Lock Screen widgets β€” launch a routine instantly β€’ Cloud sync β€” your routines on all your iOS devices β€’ Works fully offline Made for morning routines, gym warmups, weekly reviews, packing lists, home checks, pre-flight checks, software releases, SOPs, and any routine you repeat β€” and can’t afford to get wrong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iseif.dev/cadence/term_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://iseif.dev/cadence/privacy_policy.html

About

Zen Matrix

Features
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Drag tasks between quadrants as priorities shift. Filter by color group to cut the noise. Your tasks stay on your device. Zen Matrix helps you see what actually matters next β€” without the clutter of complex task apps. Group tasks by color and filter down to just what you need, so your list never feels overwhelming. Your tasks stay on your device. No account, no sign-up. - Four-quadrant Eisenhower Matrix - Drag and drop between quadrants - Color groups with one-tap filtering - Multiple boards for work, home, and personal life - Works offline β€” your tasks never leave your device - No account required

Screenshots

Cadence4 screens
Zen Matrix3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Matrix at none against Cadence's 3. Cadence's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Cadence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zen Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Cadence versus Zen Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadenceZen Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeif IbrahimRuoyi Shangguan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence. Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cadence. Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
None

Zen Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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