Comparison

Visual Cue Audio Timeline vs OnCue Audio

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

Head to head
About

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

This advanced audio player offers visual waveform seeking, unlimited cue points, and efficient file management. It's ideal for organizing music libraries, creating playlists, and managing production elements for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Waveform view for visual seeking
  • Unlimited cue points per file
  • Drag & drop file import
  • Playlist and collection management
  • Offline playback
  • Supports multiple audio formats
Features
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Visual Cue Pro is an advanced, easy-to-use audio player for iOS and iPadOS. Main Features: • Waveform view for visual seeking and setting up cue points • Zoom functionality for more precise seeking on longer waveforms • Caches waveforms for fast display • Supports unlimited cue points per file • Quickly switch between cue points across multiple audio files • Does not alter your precious source files in any way • Drag & drop files directly from Files and other apps • Designed for speed and efficiency • GPU-based waveform renderer • Supports Dark Mode Collections: • Import files from Files using drag & drop • Manage your music library • Create cue points within each item Playlists: • Import files from Collections using drag & drop (cue points included) • Import files from Files using drag & drop (without cue points) • Create cue points within each item (shared across playlists if the item is from a Collection) • Reorder items using drag & drop in your desired order For Music Producers: • Manage your library of reference tracks to compare with your own • Quickly jump between cue points in your reference tracks • Manage and listen to your own tracks • Organize production elements and recorded source material For DJs: • Manage your library of tracks • Set up cue points in your tracks • Compile DJ sets by quickly jumping between cue points in different tracks • Manage and listen to your own mixes • Bookmark tracks in other DJs’ sets and discover new music faster Visual Cue Pro is an offline music player, music library manager, and music organizer with lossless playback, widely used in sound studios, by music directors, A&R, and for audio transcribing. It's also perfect for venues, theaters, churches, DJs, and more! It features full-screen support, native Apple Silicon support, Dark Mode, and cloud drive compatibility. The best reliable alternative to iTunes, plays audio files and formats supported by macOS, including WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, M4A, and more. Free to download and try. Purchase modules via in-app purchase (subscriptions or lifetime permanent license). If you have a Mac, check out the macOS version too, which offers even more functionality! Privacy Policy: http://visualcueplayer.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OnCue Audio

This app allows users to create custom audio libraries and playlists for various events, from sports games to retail promotions. It features hotkeys for instant sound playback and supports a wide range of venues.

Highlights
  • Create audio library
  • Create playlists
  • Drag and drop audio
  • Hotkeys for instant playback
  • Supports various venues
  • Tailored sound experiences
Features
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OnCue Audio puts you in command of every moment. A zero-latency confidence machine. Run music, sound effects, and announcements instantly — without stress, delays, or technical headaches. Whether you’re hyping a game day, running a service, or running a live event, OnCue keeps everything flowing smoothly. No internet? No problem. Your show goes on. Why OnCue? Built for real moments. - Designed for non-tech users — simple, fast, and intuitive from the first tap. Instant control - Trigger music, effects, and announcements exactly when you need them. Rock-solid reliability - Works fully offline. No buffering. No surprises. Native Built. All-in-one audio toolkit. From playlists to soundpads, everything you need in one place. Key Features: Audio Library – Store and organize your own audio tracks. Event Playlists – Create custom playlists for any occasion Soundpad Hotkeys – 168 instant trigger buttons across 6 banks Press & Hold Controls – Quick access to editing and options Play Area – Clean, focused interface for playlist playback Flexible Workflow – Switch seamlessly between playlists and hotkeys -zero dead air during a live game -no embarrassing audio mistakes -look like a pro operator with zero stress Subscriptions: OnCue offers monthly and yearly plans with full access and a free trial. Additional Info: -No Stream audio service(yet). Only local audio files. -No audio files included -Supports most common audio formats -Optimized for Ipad, from 8th gen and above -Works on phone. -Desktops(from M1) Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://oncue.nu/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Visual Cue Audio Timeline4 screens
OnCue Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Cue Audio Timeline at 3.6 against OnCue Audio's 2.8. Visual Cue Audio Timeline also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). OnCue Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Visual Cue Audio Timeline sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and OnCue Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Cue Audio Timeline holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Visual Cue Audio Timeline's written reviews are positive against 50% of OnCue Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Cue Audio Timeline ships an update every 6 days, OnCue Audio every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Visual Cue Audio Timeline versus OnCue Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Cue Audio TimelineOnCue Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Foundry LLCMasterplay Sweden AB

Customer experience

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

OnCue Audio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

Subscriptions8
  • Podcasts7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Audio Player – Business7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Podcasts7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Playlists$14.991 Year
  • Audio Player – Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Audio Player – Business7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 DMX universe: 512 channels7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 2 DMX universes: 1024 channels7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • Podcasts (lifetime)$19.99
  • Collections (lifetime)$29.99
  • Playlists (lifetime)$29.99
Show 2 more
  • Audio Player – Pro$79.99
  • Audio Player – Business$179.00
3 purchases

OnCue Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • OnCue Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Visual Cue Audio Timeline free?
Visual Cue Audio Timeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnCue Audio free?
OnCue Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Cue Audio Timeline or OnCue Audio?
Visual Cue Audio Timeline is rated higher. Visual Cue Audio Timeline averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OnCue Audio averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Visual Cue Audio Timeline or OnCue Audio have ads?
Neither Visual Cue Audio Timeline nor OnCue Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Cue Audio Timeline or OnCue Audio?
Visual Cue Audio Timeline ships an update every 6 days, and OnCue Audio every 17 months. Most recently, Visual Cue Audio Timeline was updated on August 1, 2026 and OnCue Audio on August 5, 2026.

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