Cadence vs Zen Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cadence
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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 canβt 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
Zen Matrix
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Cadence | Zen Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seif Ibrahim | Ruoyi Shangguan |
In-app purchases
Cadence
- Cadence. Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Cadence. Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
- Cadence Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
Zen Matrix
No in-app purchases









