Comparison

Unscroll vs Cue Challenges

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

Head to head
About

Unscroll

This app helps you become more aware of your scrolling habits in real-time. It provides live updates on your screen time directly on your lock screen and dynamic island, encouraging you to stop before you get lost in endless feeds. The goal is to help you regain control over your digital wellbeing without resorting to restrictive blockers.

Highlights
  • Live Activity timer on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Real-time scrolling session awareness
  • Track usage patterns over time
  • Integrates with all social media feeds
  • Morning and bedtime digital detox nudges
  • Breathing mode for mindfulness
Features
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Live screen time - for people who outsmart blockers. Targets that time blind feeling while scrolling. You don't hate social media. You hate how it makes you feel after 2 hours of mindless scrolling. You’ve probably tried: a. Screen Time Limits → but ignored them b. App blockers → too restrictive when you need them, inevitably you turn them off c. Deleting apps cold turkey → makes it difficult to keep up with friends, the news and the content you enjoy, so you re-download them after a month Why Unscroll works when app blockers don't: • Social media can be useful, but scrolling apps are designed to keep your attention for as long as possible. • Blockers create friction at the wrong time - when you actually need to check something. • Unscroll keeps you conscious WHILE you scroll, so you can stop when you decide, not when an app forces you. How it works: 1. Before you open Instagram: See how much you've already scrolled today (not after you've wasted 45 minutes and been caught in a comparison spiral) 2. While you're scrolling: A Live Activity shows your real-time scrolling session right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - keeping the rational part of your brain engaged (instead of letting autopilot take over) 3. All feeds in one place: Check what's new across all your social feeds in 5 minutes, not 5 x 20 mins 4. Track your patterns: Watch your usage drop naturally as awareness builds No restrictions: - No need to unplug and replace your iPhone with a dumbphone or brick - Less annoying than One Sec's friction, with sustained awareness instead of momentary interruption - Low-friction alternative to the standard blocking apps like (Opal, Jomo, Freedom, Clearspace) For people who want to: → Stop wasting hours doomscrolling Instagram reels and prevent brain rot → Eliminate TikTok scrolling addiction and reduce screen time → Reduce compulsive phone pickups and protect attention span → Be intentional about keeping up with friends and the news → Improve overall digital wellbeing and build healthier phone habits → Reduce FOMO and the effect of constant comparisons on your mental health and wellbeing → Get help with social media addiction → Replace scrolling with more time wellspent → Work toward some no-scroll streaks and screen-free time Works with all your distracting social feeds: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Discord, Twitch, and any app you want to be more intentional with - including Mail, Messages, or news apps. You can even add screen time reminders to any websites you procrastinate on. More anti-distraction features: • Live Activity timer: Real-time awareness on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during 'scroll aware sessions' • Morning and bedtime digital detox: the ideal times for less phone usage • Positive habit nudges: replace your screen time habits with something else, build habits of your choosing • Breathing mode: maximum mindfulness before every social session We do not sell your data or run ads. Your attention is precious. Built by someone who needs it: After 10+ years of struggling with my own social media habits, and using every screen time and app blocking tool out there, I built Unscroll. Not to quit social media, but to use it like a tool. Since I've Unscrolled my phone I've cut down my scrolling time 60-70%. Happy to share it with other people too :) —Cameron Terms of Use: https://unscroll.io/terms

About

Cue Challenges

This app helps you build mental toughness and discipline by committing to daily challenges with strict rules. Complete all tasks to succeed, or reset and start over. It provides structure and accountability for personal growth.

Highlights
  • Choose or create custom challenges
  • Complete daily tasks without skipping
  • Track progress with minimal visuals
  • AI-powered coaching support
  • Share progress with custom graphics
  • Build multiple habits into one challenge
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Cue Challenges is The Discipline Challenge App built for people who are done negotiating with themselves. You choose a challenge and commit to the rules. Complete every task each day and you pass. Miss one, and the challenge resets. There’s no “almost.” You either finish the day or you start over. Cue builds mental toughness the same way it’s built in real life: by doing hard things daily. It’s simple, but it’s not easy—and that’s why it works. Over time, discipline compounds and showing up gets easier. Whether you’re running a 30-day training block, cutting vices, or rebuilding focus, Cue gives you structure, accountability, and real consequences. HOW TO USE CUE: 1. Download Cue and choose a challenge 2. Complete your tasks one day at a time* 3. Earn the mental strength needed for whatever's next FEATURES: – Choose expert-built challenges or create a custom challenge – Complete daily tasks to stay on track – No skipping, snoozing, or half-measures – Track your progress with clean, minimal visuals – Stay motivated and get help from AI-powered Coaches – Share your progress with custom social graphics and stay accountable WHY CUE WORKS: Cue is based on the psychology of a Ulysses contract: you make a plan and remove the option to quit or take half steps. Most apps help you “track” a habit. Cue forces you to commit. No excuses: Miss a task and you fail. Strict rules build discipline faster. Hard starts and hard stops: challenges have defined beginnings and endings. Stronger than endless streaks or vague tracking. Channel competitiveness and a clear goal to make progress faster. Habit stacking made simple: build multiple habits into one focused challenge. Momentum compounds. No more soft starts. No more drifting. No more “almost.” Just you, your daily tasks, and a promise to yourself. This isn't about checking boxes. This is about becoming someone who doesn't need to check boxes anymore. *Cue offers expert-built and custom challenges. Access to challenges requires a subscription. All purchases are managing through your Apple account. NOTE: Cue is designed for personal accountability and self-discipline. Results may vary. It is not a medical or mental health treatment. For professional advice, consult a qualified provider. Support: hello@addcue.com Privacy Policy: addcue.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unscroll4 screens
Cue Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unscroll at none against Cue Challenges's shown. Unscroll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Unscroll sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cue Challenges sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Unscroll against 4.8 for Cue Challenges. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Unscroll's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cue Challenges's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unscroll ships an update every 2 weeks, Cue Challenges every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unscroll versus Cue Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnscrollCue Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings)4.8 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3999 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCameron BogatezPaxton Lancaster Sedler

Customer experience

Unscroll

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cue Challenges

All ratings99 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Unscroll

Subscriptions9
  • Unscroll$4.991 Month
  • Unscroll scholarship7 Days trial$6.691 Month
  • Unscroll7 Days trial$7.491 Month
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  • Unscroll scholarship7 Days trial$10.901 Month
  • Unscroll7 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Unscroll scholarship7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unscroll7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unscroll scholarship7 Days trial$62.991 Year
  • Unscroll7 Days trial$89.991 Year
10 purchases

Cue Challenges

Subscriptions10
  • Cue Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Cue Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Cue Monthly Standard$8.991 Month
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  • Cue Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Cue Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Cue Annual$34.991 Year
  • Cue Annual Intro1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Cue Annual Standard$39.991 Year
  • Cue Annual Standard3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Cue Annual1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Unscroll free?
Unscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue Challenges free?
Cue Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unscroll or Cue Challenges?
Cue Challenges is rated higher. Unscroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Cue Challenges averages 4.8 from 99 ratings.
Do Unscroll or Cue Challenges have ads?
Cue Challenges shows ads; Unscroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Unscroll or Cue Challenges?
Unscroll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cue Challenges every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unscroll was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cue Challenges on November 12, 2026.

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