Comparison

4 Quadrant Rule vs TimeBox Tracker

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

Head to head
About

4 Quadrant Rule

Features
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Priori helps you sort tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix—the classic four-quadrant method for urgent vs. important work. Capture to-dos in seconds, drag them into the right quadrant, and focus on what truly matters. Whether you are planning a busy week, managing side projects, or building better daily habits, Priori keeps your task board clear and actionable. No account, no cloud sync—everything stays on your device. • Four quadrants: Do Now, Schedule, Delegate, Eliminate • Quick add with title, notes, and due date • Mark complete, edit, or move tasks anytime • Stats view: completion trends and quadrant breakdown • Import and export your data as JSON backup • Works fully offline—private and fast Inspired by the timeless Priori productivity philosophy, this app is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a simple, distraction-free way to prioritize work.

About

TimeBox Tracker

Features
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Make time for what matters with a simple task queue and short focus sessions. Choose your top 3, give each a timebox, and stay with one thing at a time. Your tasks and focus sessions stay on this device, with no account or subscription. FOCUS ON YOUR TOP 3 • Add tasks with a clear outcome and optional notes • Sort tasks into priority order, with the first three as your focus list • Move an important task straight to the top when plans change • Keep extra tasks waiting in the queue until there is room to focus TIMEBOX YOUR WORK • Pick a timebox for each task: 5, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes • Start a focus session from any of your top three tasks • Pause or resume whenever you need a break • End early or let the timer reach zero, the app saves your focused time • Decide what happened at the end: mark complete, keep for later, or start another timebox • Closing the focus screen keeps the timer running in the background SEE YOUR PROGRESS • View a history of completed tasks and finished focus sessions • See partial focus time, even if you stopped before the timer ended • Return completed tasks to the queue if there is more to do STAY ON TRACK YOUR WAY • Optional one-shot alert when a running timebox ends • Turn focus alerts on or off at any time • Change appearance: follow the system, or pick light or dark theme • Choose a default timebox duration that fits most of your tasks YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Tasks, ordering, and session history are stored locally on your iPhone • Export your current tasks as CSV for your own records or backup • Export previous habit history from earlier versions of the app • Clear everything with a factory reset when you want to start fresh • Confirmed data deletion, no hidden cloud copy, and no login required Turn big plans into small, focused timeboxes. Add your first task, choose a duration, and protect a little time for what matters today. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

4 Quadrant Rule4 screens
TimeBox Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 4 Quadrant Rule at $1.99 against TimeBox Tracker's $2.99. 4 Quadrant Rule also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

4 Quadrant Rule costs $1.99 and TimeBox Tracker $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
4 Quadrant Rule versus TimeBox Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Quadrant RuleTimeBox Tracker
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.Ona Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

None

4 Quadrant Rule

No in-app purchases

None

TimeBox Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 Quadrant Rule free?
4 Quadrant Rule costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeBox Tracker free?
TimeBox Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4 Quadrant Rule or TimeBox Tracker have ads?
Neither 4 Quadrant Rule nor TimeBox Tracker shows ads.

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