Comparison

Fext vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Fext

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

Highlights
  • Private one-on-one SMS delivery
  • No noisy group threads
  • Create flexible groups
  • Reuse message templates
  • Attach photos, video, or audio
Features
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Fext is a texting app for iPhone and iPad. Send one message to many people; each person receives it as a private one-on-one SMS. Simple, fast, organized, and personal — like Messages, but built to scale. Simple texting at its finest. Built for real-world outreach • Send text messages that read like individual conversations • Run clean, direct group texts without noisy threads • Create flexible groups and reuse templates • Attach photos, video, or audio when needed Why people choose it They want a group messaging app that behaves like Messages, not a group chat. They want easy texting with a personal feel. They want the speed of SMS, without reply-all clutter. They want to reach people fast and keep communication clear and direct. If you’re looking for a group text app that can send clean group texts and stay simple, Fext was built for that. Group text. Personal delivery.  You will need a subscription in order to get access to app's features. Each subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app’s features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Questions: contact@pericarp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cue

This app provides a distraction-free teleprompter that floats your script directly over your camera lens. It allows you to record videos while reading your script, ensuring eye contact and a smooth delivery. Easily adjust script settings and import your text to create professional-looking content.

Highlights
  • Teleprompter floats over camera
  • Adjustable speed, font, and layout
  • Import scripts from Files
  • Record video while reading
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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You hit record. You forget your line. You look off-screen. Now you’re not talking to the camera. You’re talking to the corner of the room. That’s where most videos fall apart. -- So we built CleanCue. A teleprompter that floats your script right over your camera. No fluff. No chrome. No distractions. Just you. Your words. And a clean way to deliver them. -- Here’s how it works: – You open the app – Drop in your script – Hit record That’s it. No setup. No learning curve. No messing around. -- The interface stays out of the way. Your script stays front and center. Scrolls smooth. Looks clean. You stay locked in. You keep eye contact. You sound like you’ve done this before—even if you haven’t. -- You can: – Adjust speed, font, and layout – Import from Files – Record while you read No bouncing between apps. No second screens. No excuses. -- Built for creators who don’t have time to overthink: - YouTubers - TikTokers - Coaches - Founders - Teachers - Anyone who records, repeats, or pitches -- CleanCue helps you say it better. Say it smoother. Say it straight into the lens. And move on with your day. No extra. No noise. Just press record—and go. Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/cleancue/Terms-of-Service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/cleancue/Privacy-Policy

Screenshots

Fext4 screens
Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cue at 73% against Fext's 24%. Cue also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Fext's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (550 vs 64). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 550 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Fext's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fext ships an update every 5 days, Cue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fext versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFextCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (550 ratings)4.6 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings550 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPericarp Inc.Monocubed, Inc

Customer experience

Fext

All ratings551 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative70.0%

Cue

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%

User reviews

Fext

From 550 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Great messaging app
  • 🚀 Amazing text app
  • 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
  • 📢 Frequent updates add new features

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Not user friendly at all
  • 🤔 Can't use own phone number
  • 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
  • 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
  • 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

Cue

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for practicing speeches
  • 👍 Smooth scrolling
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for recording product demos
  • 👍 Helpful for online class tutorials

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashed once
  • 🐛 Text could be bigger
  • 🐛 Scroll is a little jumpy
  • 🐛 Doesn't save sound

Bugs and requests

Fext

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verification process fails
  • Can't log in or sign up
  • Scheduled texts not sent
  • Glitches and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow scheduling texts from own number
  • Integrate with iPhone Messages app
  • Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
  • Provide better customer support and communication

Cue

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound not working
  • Doesn't save sound

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bigger text option
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Fext

Subscriptions12
  • Fext Plus$1.997 Days
  • Fext Plus$3.991 Month
  • Fext Gold$3.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Fext Plus$7.993 Months
  • Unlimited$8.997 Days
  • Personal Phone Number$9.997 Days
  • Fext Platinum$19.993 Months
  • Personal Phone Number$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited$29.991 Month
  • Personal Phone Number$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Promotion$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 SMS Credits$9.99
  • 250 SMS Credits$19.99
  • 2000 SMS Credits$119.99
Show 1 more
  • 25000 SMS Credits$999.99
3 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$129.99

Questions

Is Fext free?
Fext 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, Fext or Cue?
Cue is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Cue averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do Fext or Cue have ads?
Neither Fext nor Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fext or Cue?
Fext ships an update every 5 days, and Cue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fext was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cue on October 23, 2026.

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