# Cue Master vs OnSong 2026

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cue Master at 91% against OnSong 2026's 28%. Cue Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). OnSong 2026's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 63). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

OnSong 2026 is free to download; Cue Master costs $19.99 up front. OnSong 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cue Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cue Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnSong 2026 has 5.7K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Cue Master's written reviews are positive against 28% of OnSong 2026's.

Cue Master ships an update every 2 months, OnSong 2026 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cue Master | OnSong 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 7 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031058441) | [OnSong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502344941) |

## What reviewers say

### Cue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698)

This app allows performers to create and manage custom cue playlists for backing tracks. It offers flexible playback options like looping, stopping, or continuing to the next song, with per-song volume control. A full-screen mode provides easy stage access.

**Highlights:** Create cue playlists, Import from Music Library, Dropbox, Google Drive, Custom playback control (loop, stop, continue, skip), Per-song volume adjustment, Full-screen mode for stage view, Central cue button for track control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnSong 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app helps musicians prepare, practice, and perform by managing chord charts, lyrics, and setlists. It offers features like importing songs from various sources, hands-free control, and advanced video output for live performances.

**Highlights:** Import and manage chord charts and lyrics, Create and organize setlists, Hands-free page turning and autoscrolling, Transpose, capo, and format charts, Real-time sharing with band members, Video output for lyrics and backgrounds, MIDI event automation and stage lighting control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for worship and performance
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Helpful for organizing songs and sets
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying digital songbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, especially in newer versions
- 🔒 Subscription model is frustrating for long-time users
- 🔒 Removing access to older versions is unethical
- 🔒 Expensive subscription fees for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Songs and annotations randomly disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting songs
- Sync and sharing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sync and backup capabilities
- More intuitive user interface
- Ability to transpose songs easily
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cue Master free?

Cue Master costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OnSong 2026 free?

OnSong 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cue Master or OnSong 2026?

Cue Master is rated higher. Cue Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while OnSong 2026 averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Cue Master or OnSong 2026 have ads?

Neither Cue Master nor OnSong 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cue Master or OnSong 2026?

Cue Master ships an update every 2 months, and OnSong 2026 monthly. Most recently, Cue Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and OnSong 2026 on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*