Comparison

Scheduled vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Scheduled

Automate sending text messages, reminders, and communications across various platforms like SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email. Schedule messages for birthdays, events, or recurring series to stay connected and organized.

Highlights
  • Automate texts via iOS Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, Email
  • Use SMS service for automatic text messaging
  • Schedule chat reminders across social platforms
  • Manage message sequences for groups
  • Import birthdays and contacts
  • iOS-calendar integration
  • Multi-recipient/group selection
Features
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Schedule text messages and send them automatically through iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, and Email. Whether it's a birthday wish, a meeting reminder, or a weekly check-in, Scheduled makes sure the right message reaches the right person at the right time. HOW IT WORKS: Write your message 1. Pick your contacts 2. Choose when to send — once, recurring, or as a sequence 3. Scheduled delivers it automatically via SMS or notifies you to send through your preferred messenger PLATFORMS WE SUPPORT: - iMessage, SMS, and Email (auto-send with iOS Shortcuts) - WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line - Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Slack, LinkedIn, and more KEY FEATURES: - Auto-send SMS messages directly from your number - Recurring messages — daily, weekly, monthly, or custom - Sequences — schedule a series of messages like "Fit in 30 Days" or "Weekly Motivation for a Year" - Mass text — send to large groups with a personal touch - Birthday and contact import — pull birthdays from your contacts and never miss one - iOS Calendar integration — see all your scheduled messages alongside your events - Multi-recipient and group selection - Templates and message suggestions - Repeat, snooze, skip, archive, and delete PERFECT FOR: - Staying in touch with friends and family - Sending birthday and holiday messages on time - Meeting reminders and team updates at work - Appointment reminders for clients or patients - Motivational or community messages on a recurring schedule - Event announcements and group check-ins Scheduled is free to download and use. For exclusive features, opt for our Premium or Business subscriptions, priced from $3.99 to $4.99 monthly. Subscriptions renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Turn off auto-renew anytime from your iTunes account settings. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Prices may vary outside the United States and charges may be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence. - Privacy Policy: https://scheduledapp.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms & Conditions: https://scheduledapp.com/terms-conditions/ We hope you love using Scheduled. The Scheduled Team

About

Cue

Schedule and send text messages at a future date and time. The app reminds you when it's time to send, allowing you to compose and save messages in advance. It's ideal for organizing important communications and staying connected.

Highlights
  • Schedule future texts
  • Receive sending reminders
  • Save message drafts
  • View reminder history
  • Set preferred contact methods
  • Simple and native UI
Features
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Cue is your new companion for organizing and sending texts at the perfect time. Whether it's a birthday greeting or a simple reminder to check in with a friend, Cue has you covered. Key Features: 1. Planning: Craft your future texts in advance. 2. Reminders: Receive timely reminders so you never overlook sending an important message. 3. Drafts: Save drafts of your incomplete messages and come back to them later. 4. Reminder History: With just a swipe, you can browse your reminder history and interact with old texts. 5. Preferred Contact Methods: Decide what phone number or email you want to use for different contacts. 6. Beautiful and simple UI: Enjoy a sleek and native interface designed for a smooth text composing experience. How to Use: 1. Compose a text: Start by selecting a recipient from your contacts, and write your text. 2. Select a time: Decide when you would like to send the text. 3. Live your life: Forget about the text, and enjoy yourself. 4. Get reminded: Receive a push notification from Cue at the time you selected 5. Send your text: Open the notification, and tap “send” in the in-app message interface or in iMessage. Cue is the perfect tool for busy professionals, thoughtful friends, and anyone who wants to stay organized and connected. Download Cue now and take control of your texts like never before!

Screenshots

Scheduled4 screens
Cue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cue at 100% against Scheduled's 10%. Cue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Scheduled's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scheduled sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scheduled has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Scheduled's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, Cue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scheduled versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScheduledCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScheduled B.V.Samuel McGarry

Customer experience

Scheduled

All ratings1,291 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative51.1%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative86.1%

Cue

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scheduled

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scheduled messages not being sent
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send messages automatically without a subscription
  • Integration with more messaging platforms like WhatsApp
  • Customizable repeat options beyond daily/weekly
  • Ability to send images/files with scheduled messages

Cue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scheduled

Subscriptions7
  • Per Month$2.991 Month
  • Per Month$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly$7.993 Months
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  • Per Year$10.491 Year
  • Quarterly$11.493 Months
  • Business$14.991 Month
  • Per Year$29.491 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • Premium$1.99
  • 50 Credits$1.99
1 purchases

Cue

One-time1
  • Cue Pro · Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Scheduled free?
Scheduled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scheduled or Cue?
Cue is rated higher. Scheduled averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Cue averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Scheduled or Cue have ads?
Neither Scheduled nor Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scheduled or Cue?
Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cue every 4 days. Most recently, Scheduled was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cue on October 24, 2026.

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