Comparison

Cue It vs Timecode Cue

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

Head to head
About

Cue It

Create custom lists of timed intervals for various routines, from fitness to productivity. The app automatically transitions between timers, offering audio and text-to-speech cues. Schedule reminders to start your timed sessions.

Highlights
  • Create custom timer lists (Cues)
  • Automatic timer transitions
  • Sound effects and narration
  • Background operation with notifications
  • Scheduled reminders
  • Supports fitness, productivity, and meditation
Features
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Stay on track with Cue It! Create lists of timers, called “Cues”, to stay on track for each step in a routine of yours. When one timer on your list ends, the next timer starts. For when you need to track time on something split into smaller parts, Cue It makes sure you don't miss a beat. - Stay in shape: Create Cues for your fitness routines, with timers for each exercise and break - Get productive: Create a Cue with a Pomodoro Timer loop (25 minutes of work, followed by a 5 minute break) - Find relaxation: Create a Cue for meditation breathing techniques to relax or help with sleep, such as 4-7-8 Breathing When you start a Cue, two countdown timers will be displayed - one for your current individual timer, and another for how much time is left in total. If you aren't able to keep constant focus on your device, you can also enable features such as Sound Effects, Vibrations, or Text-to-Speech Narration whenever a new timer starts. Cues can be created for all kinds of purposes, including: - Fitness/Workout Routines (Interval Timers) - Productivity (Pomodoro Timers) - Meditation/Breathing Techniques - Basic Food Preparation - Presentation Practice Need to multitask with Cue In the background? While a Cue is active, you can also toggle the Notification Bell to enable/disable notifications for when a new timer starts, if you are away from Cue It. If you want to stick to a schedule, you can also set timed reminders to perform a Cue at a later time - either for a specific time and date, or repeating reminders on specific weekdays at a particular time.

About

Timecode Cue

Features
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TimecodeCue is a versatile time management application designed for professionals and individuals who need to track and manage time intervals for various projects and events. The app offers a seamless way to organize, schedule, and monitor different segments of work, ensuring precision and efficiency in time management. TimecodeCue is ideal for film and video production professionals, helping directors, producers, and editors manage various shots and scenes, ensuring each segment adheres to a specific timeframe. Event planners and coordinators can organize events with multiple sessions or segments, such as conferences, weddings, or concerts, scheduling each segment precisely and tracking progress in real-time. Teachers and lecturers can manage class schedules, lectures, and study sessions, organizing lectures, tracking time spent on each topic, and ensuring effective classroom time management. Researchers and developers can time experiments, development cycles, or research tasks, keeping track of precise time intervals for experiments and development phases. TimecodeCue is an essential tool for enhancing productivity, managing time effectively, and staying organized across various professional and personal scenarios.

Screenshots

Cue It4 screens
Timecode Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cue It at monthly against Timecode Cue's every 21 months. Cue It also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

Cue It costs $2.99 and Timecode Cue $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue It ships an update monthly, Timecode Cue every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cue It versus Timecode Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCue ItTimecode Cue
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin HopkinsWu You Jhen

In-app purchases

None

Cue It

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Cue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cue It free?
Cue It costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Cue free?
Timecode Cue costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cue It or Timecode Cue have ads?
Neither Cue It nor Timecode Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cue It or Timecode Cue?
Cue It ships an update monthly, and Timecode Cue every 21 months. Most recently, Cue It was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timecode Cue on May 16, 2026.

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