# iHour vs Quadrant List

The clearest difference is monetization model: iHour at free with in-app purchases against Quadrant List's subscription. iHour also leads on ratings volume (815 vs 29). Quadrant List's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Quadrant List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iHour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHour has 815 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of iHour's written reviews are positive against 92% of Quadrant List's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, Quadrant List fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | Quadrant List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews)** | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadrant-list-to-do-list/id1539430601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **815** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 243 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [Shanghai Jiyou Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593657078) |

## What reviewers say

### iHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208)

Plan and track your time spent on developing habits and mastering skills. Set daily reminders, use a countdown timer, and plan up to ten years ahead. Unlock achievements to stay motivated on your journey to mastery.

**Highlights:** Daily activity tracking, Long-term planning (up to 10 years), Daily reminders and countdown timer, Progress statistics and visualization, Over 80 unlockable achievements, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHour Pro - Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iHour Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Everyone | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💎 Cute and motivating design
- 🎯 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🎮 Gamification elements are engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues (e.g. overheating, crashes)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📊 Lack of detailed data export/analysis features
- 🔕 Intrusive notifications/sounds
- 🌙 No dark mode option

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch version has sync issues
- Countdown timer stops when screen is locked
- Time records not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed time tracking (e.g. down to the second)
- Improve data visualization and analytics
- Introduce a desktop/iPad version
- Allow more customization of UI and sounds
- Implement a dark mode option


### Quadrant List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadrant-list-to-do-list/id1539430601)

This app helps you manage your time effectively using Stephen Covey's renowned four-quadrant time management theory. It allows you to categorize and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance for efficient planning and execution.

**Highlights:** Four Quadrant Time Management, Task Prioritization, Efficient Planning, Reminders, Calendar Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Permanent VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

iHour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quadrant List free?

Quadrant List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iHour or Quadrant List?

iHour is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 815 ratings, while Quadrant List averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do iHour or Quadrant List have ads?

Neither iHour nor Quadrant List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHour or Quadrant List?

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quadrant List fortnightly. Most recently, iHour was updated on November 1, 2026 and Quadrant List on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*