Simple Q&A Diary vs Productivity Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Q&A Diary
This journaling app simplifies tracking your life by having you answer a set of questions instead of writing long entries. Customize your questions to focus on habits, productivity, mood, or fitness, making journaling faster and more consistent.
- Answer questions instead of writing essays
- Fully customizable questions
- Entries viewable by day or grouped by question
- Export data as plain text
- Track habits, productivity, mood, and fitness
- Numeric answers visualized as graphs
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In this journaling app you answer a set of questions regularly. This makes journaling faster, more focused, and easier to stick with. You decide what to track - and you can change your questions at any time. Want to lose weight? Add questions like “What did I eat today?” or “How many miles did I run?” Want to improve your habits, productivity, or mood? Just ask the right questions. Answering the same questions daily (or weekly) helps you stay aware, consistent, and goal-oriented. Key ideas - You journal by answering questions, not writing essays - Questions are fully customizable - Entries can be viewed by day or grouped by question - All data can be exported as plain text, so you always own it Free features - One question list with up to 2 questions - Edit your questions at any time (existing entries stay intact) - Text, numeric, and yes/no question types - Skip questions and answer them later — entries remember unanswered questions - Edit or delete any entry - Create entries gradually throughout the day (perfect for gym workouts, habit tracking, or quick notes) - Group entries by question - Search your entire diary - View numeric answers as graphs - Export your diary as plain text and copy it anywhere - Import, export, back up, and restore entries via email - iCloud backup - Custom URL scheme (to open the app from a launcher): simpleqadiary:// Paid features - One template (or list of questions) with unlimited number of questions - Unlimited templates (multiple question lists for different goals) Simple Q&A Diary is ideal for habit tracking, self-reflection, fitness logs, productivity monitoring, and anyone who wants a structured, low-friction journaling system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Productivity Matrix
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The Power of 4 Quadrants The Matrix forces you to categorize your life into four simple, high-contrast zones: - Do It (Green): Tasks you want to do and should do. The "Action" zone. - Push Through (Yellow): Essential long-term tasks that require grit. - Drop It (Blue): Busy work that feels productive but isn't. Delete it. - Resist It (Red): The sirens of procrastination. Resist the urge. Zero Bloat: No ads, no unnecessary pings, no complexity. Just clarity. Built in Focus Mode with Pomodoro Timer, Lo-Fi Music, and Fun Themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Productivity Matrix at none against Simple Q&A Diary's 4. Productivity Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Simple Q&A Diary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Productivity Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simple Q&A Diary | Productivity Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karen Grigorian | Thrivikram G R |
In-app purchases
Simple Q&A Diary
- One Template$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Templates (monthly)$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Templates (yearly)$34.991 Year
- Unlimited templates$69.99
Productivity Matrix
No in-app purchases
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