Comparison

Astound vs SetCue

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

Head to head
About

Astound

Enhance your public speaking and communication skills with guided exercises, breathwork, and voice recordings. Build confidence, manage nerves, and adapt your voice for any situation. Track your progress and hear your improvement over time.

Highlights
  • 100+ bite-sized exercises
  • Guided breathwork
  • Voice recordings
  • Progress tracking
  • Audio feedback and analytics
  • 30 Day Challenge
Features
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"Great for improving your speech in any situation!" – missbrisket (Feb 27, 2026) *Find your voice with Astound* Speaking with confidence doesn't come naturally to most of us. Whether it's leading a meeting, pitching an idea, teaching a class, or recording a podcast — your voice carries more weight than you think. And yet, very few of us ever receive real training on how to use it. That's why we built Astound. Most users notice a real shift within just a few days of practice: greater calm, more confidence, stronger presence. With daily recordings, you can hear your own progress as it happens. We know speaking can feel nerve-racking — even when it's not a big stage. That shaky feeling before you present? You're not alone. Astound helps you turn those nerves into calm energy and presence. *Our approach is different* Instead of obsessing over filler words, we focus on how your voice makes you — and your listeners — feel. You'll learn to breathe with intention, speak with authenticity, and adapt your voice to fit any room. With 100+ bite-sized exercises, guided breathing techniques, voice recordings, affirmations, and progress tracking, daily practice becomes simple, approachable, and even something to look forward to. Your voice is your power. Astound teaches you how to use it. ----------------------- What's inside - 100+ easy-to-follow video tutorials - A 30-Day Challenge that gradually builds your voice toward your chosen goal - Practice packs for specific moments — job interviews, presentations, podcasts, and more Features - Audio Voice Recorder - Feedback and analytics on your tempo, pitch, and volume - Favorite exercises for quick access - Daily reminders to build a lasting habit *Subscription pricing* Full access to everything Astound offers: - $12.99/month - $79.99/year — that's 49% off, under $7/month Prices shown for US customers. Local pricing may vary. Your subscription renews automatically. To cancel, turn off auto-renew in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of your current period. Refunds are not provided for unused portions of a term. Any free trial will end when a paid subscription begins. If you have any feedback, questions, or comments, please email us at: robin@astoundthem.com We'd love to hear from you. Read more about our Terms & Conditions: http://astoundthem.com/terms.html Read more about our Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8180900

About

SetCue

Features
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SetCue is a clean interval timer for workouts that need structure without friction. Create a session from one screen, add exercise and rest blocks, adjust time with simple controls, choose the number of rounds, then press play. SetCue keeps the session moving with clear voice guidance and countdown cues, so you can train without staring at the screen. Key features: - One-screen session builder - Exercise and rest blocks - Fixed ready and finish steps - Optional rest between repeated rounds - Rounds for full-session repetition - Voice guidance and countdown cues - Screen-on workout guidance with a clear lock-screen audio limitation notice - Built-in feedback email from Settings - Simple, high-contrast controls for in-workout use SetCue is designed for HIIT, conditioning, mobility circuits, home workouts, gym intervals, and any routine where the next cue matters more than another complicated setting screen.

Screenshots

Astound4 screens
SetCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetCue at none against Astound's 3. SetCue also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Astound's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Astound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SetCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astound ships an update every 3 days, SetCue weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Astound versus SetCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstoundSetCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstound IncEUNHWAN LEE

Bugs and requests

Astound

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not loading or stopping mid-playback
  • Recording feature not working consistently
  • App crashing after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to access more content without subscription
  • Improved stability and bug fixes
  • Better explanation of subscription benefits

SetCue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Astound

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Six Month Subscription7 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

SetCue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astound free?
Astound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetCue free?
SetCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astound or SetCue have ads?
SetCue shows ads; Astound does not.
Which is updated more often, Astound or SetCue?
Astound ships an update every 3 days, and SetCue weekly. Most recently, Astound was updated on November 6, 2026 and SetCue on October 31, 2026.

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