Focus Matrix vs TickTick
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Focus Matrix
Eisenhower matrix task manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
Where they differ
- Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Focus Matrix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Focus Matrix also covers reports.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
At a glance
| Focus Matrix | TickTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year | $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month) |
| Free plan | Free to download and use with no time limit: matrix and list views, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, tags, filters, reports and password protection. Sync and integrations need Pro. | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits, 2 reminders per task and 1 attachment per day, with list and kanban views, a basic calendar view and sync across devices. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial with the Yearly Pro subscription | None listed |
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| Made by | Xwavesoft (Denys Ievenko) | Appest Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | ticktick.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Focus Matrix
- People who prioritize with the Eisenhower matrix
- iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one priority board
- Be Focused users who want tasks tied to their timer
TickTick
- People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Keeping the same lists on Windows, Mac, Linux, phones and the web
- Students and school staff, who can apply for a discount on Premium
Worth knowing
Focus Matrix
- Apple platforms only: it is offered on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on the Mac App Store, with no Android, Windows or web version listed.
- Cross-device sync, Calendar sync and the Be Focused integration all need the Pro upgrade.
- The Be Focused integration also needs the Pro version of Be Focused, which is sold separately.
- Editing several tasks at once and sharing task lists by email or messages are listed for the Mac version only.
TickTick
- The free plan is capped at 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits and 1 attachment per day.
- Multiple calendar views, task duration and email reminders are listed as Premium features.
- The pricing page shows Premium only as a $49.99 annual plan; a $4.99 monthly option appears on the App Store listing.
- Location-based reminders are listed as iOS only.
Key features
Focus Matrix
- Matrix and list views
- Tasks sit in sections by urgency and importance, shown as a matrix or as a list of sections, with an Unsorted section for incoming tasks. Drag and drop moves a task between sections.
- Due dates, reminders and repeats
- A task can have a due date, an all-day setting, a reminder and a repeat with customizable options. Creation and completion dates are tracked.
- Automatic move to Urgent
- A task moves to the Urgent side on its own as its deadline approaches, with a notification, or when a task it is linked to is completed.
- Tags, sorting and filter presets
- Tasks are sorted by title, by due date or manually, organized with tags, and filtered by tag and completion status. Filter presets can be saved and reapplied.
- Reports and export
- Configurable statistics and reports cover completed tasks, and task lists can be exported to PDF or printed.
- Sync and integrations in Pro
- Pro syncs data across iPhone, iPad and Mac, syncs tasks with Calendar, and connects to the Be Focused app so a timer can be started from a task.
TickTick
- Typed and spoken task capture
- Dates and times are recognized as a task is typed. Voice Capture turns speech into one or more tasks and uses AI to pull out dates and priorities.
- Calendar views
- Yearly, monthly, weekly, multi-day, multi-week and agenda views show tasks alongside subscribed calendars. The free plan has a basic calendar view; Premium lists multiple views.
- Kanban, timeline and matrix
- A list can be shown as a kanban board, as a timeline for tasks that have a duration, or as an Eisenhower matrix that sorts tasks by urgency and importance.
- Pomodoro timer
- Work on a task in 25-minute focus intervals. Statistics report focus time next to completed tasks and habit logs.
- Habit tracker
- Habits are logged and charted in the same app as tasks. The free plan allows 5 habits and Premium allows 299.
- Shared lists
- Share a list with other people and assign tasks to them. The member count is 2 on the free plan and 29 on Premium.
Plans
Focus Matrix
Free$0
Matrix and list views, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, tags, filters, reports, PDF export and password protection, without sync between devices.
Monthly Pro$2.99
per month
Adds cross-device sync, task sync with Calendar and the Be Focused integration on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Yearly Pro$17.99
per year
The same Pro features billed once a year, with a 7-day trial.
Lifetime Pro$34.99
one-time payment
The same Pro features unlocked with a single in-app purchase and no renewal.
TickTick
Free$0
9 lists with 99 tasks each, list and kanban views, date recognition as you type, task reminders and cross-platform sync.
Premium$49.99
per year
299 lists with 999 tasks each, multiple calendar views, task duration, email reminders, themes and 299 habits.
Ways to pay less
Focus Matrix
- Annual discount
Yearly Pro costs about half of monthly
The US App Store lists Monthly Pro at $2.99 and Yearly Pro at $17.99, so a year on the yearly plan costs about 50% less than twelve monthly payments.
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro for a one-time $34.99
A Lifetime Pro in-app purchase unlocks the Pro features with a single payment in place of the monthly or yearly subscription.
TickTick
- Education
25% off Premium for students, faculty and staff
Eligible students, faculty and staff can apply with proof of status for 25% off one year of Premium. TickTick lists the price after the discount as $37.99.
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs about 17% less than monthly
The App Store listing shows Premium at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, so a year paid up front costs about 17% less than 12 monthly payments ($59.88).
