Comparison

Octopus vs DebateCue

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

Head to head
About

Octopus

Organize your daily tasks, plan your day, and track your goals with this comprehensive planner. Create task lists, set reminders, build habits, and break down large goals into actionable steps. Integrates with Google and iCloud calendars for seamless scheduling.

Highlights
  • Multiple planner board types (Kanban, Calendar, Time Blocks)
  • Two-way sync with Google & iCloud Calendars
  • Daily planner and to-do list with reminders
  • Goal setting frameworks (SMART, OKR, KPI)
  • Habit tracker with daily reminders
  • AI planner assistant for suggestions
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free work
Features
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Octopus is a daily planner, to-do list and goal tracker app that helps you organize daily tasks, plan your day, and track your goals in one place. Create task lists, set reminders, build habits, and turn big life goals into a clear daily schedule. With Octopus you plan your day with intention. BOARDS FOR EVERY WAY YOU PLAN * Build your planner from boards: To-Do List, Kanban, Week, Table, Time Blocks, Habits, Checklists and Calendar. * Start from a ready-made template and make it yours: name, colour, grouping and card style. * Week board shows Monday to Friday at a glance, with a weekend review to finish and plan the next week. * Share a task board with friends or your team and work on it together. TWO-WAY SYNC WITH GOOGLE & ICLOUD CALENDARS * Connect Google Calendar or iCloud Calendar to a calendar board. * Every change syncs both ways: create, edit or delete an event in Octopus and it updates in your calendar — and back. * Day, week and month views, just like the calendar apps you know. * Tap any free slot to add an event, set repeats, and see all your meetings next to your tasks. DAILY PLANNER & TO-DO LIST * Plan your day in seconds: tasks, to-dos and checklists in your daily schedule. * Reminders and recurring tasks so nothing slips through. * Prioritize with the Eisenhower Matrix — know what's urgent and what can wait. * Break large tasks into subtasks and work through them in Focus Mode. TASK MANAGER WITH REMINDERS & CHECKLISTS * Organize your task list by projects, deadlines, and priorities. * Break large tasks into simple checklists and subtasks. * Focus Mode blocks distractions so you complete high-impact tasks first. * Your tasks and to-do lists sync in real time across phone, tablet, and web. GOAL TRACKER: SET GOALS AND TRACK PROGRESS * Set clear goals with proven goal-setting frameworks: SMART, OKR, KPI, GROW, CLEAR. * Break long-term life goals into actionable daily tasks with the goal planner. * Track your goals visually with progress insights and milestones. HABIT TRACKER & DAILY ROUTINE * Build healthy habits with daily reminders and streaks. * Turn routines into automatic parts of your daily plan. * Celebrate milestones as your habits stick. AI PLANNER ASSISTANT * Get personalized suggestions to organize tasks and plan your day smarter. * Type your plans in plain words — AI turns them into scheduled tasks automatically. * Let AI help you break goals into steps and balance your daily schedule. HOW OCTOPUS WORKS 1. Capture — add tasks, ideas, and to-dos in seconds, before they slip your mind. 2. Plan — drag tasks into your daily schedule and set priorities for the day. 3. Focus — work through your list one task at a time with Focus Mode. 4. Review — check your progress, adjust goals, and plan tomorrow in minutes. WHO IS OCTOPUS FOR? * Professionals who need a reliable task manager and day planner for work. * Students organizing homework, deadlines, and study checklists. * Entrepreneurs setting business goals and tracking KPIs. * Anyone who wants to plan daily tasks, build habits, and achieve life goals. YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES * Sync securely across all your devices — pick up right where you left off. * Your plans and goals are private: no ads, no selling your data. WHY PEOPLE STAY WITH OCTOPUS Most planner apps are either too simple (a plain to-do list) or too complex (project management overkill). Octopus hits the sweet spot: powerful enough to manage goals, habits, and projects — simple enough to plan your entire day in two minutes. That's why people who start with Octopus keep planning with it months later. PLAN YOUR DAY. TRACK YOUR GOALS. GET THINGS DONE. Octopus combines a daily planner, task manager, goal tracker, and habit builder in one productivity app. Stop juggling separate to-do list apps and goal journals — plan, track, and achieve everything in a single space. Download Octopus Planner & Goal Tracker and take control of your daily schedule, tasks, and goals today!

About

DebateCue

Features
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DebateCue is a focused debate and speech timer for rounds where every second matters. Start with common formats for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and speech presentations, then run speeches, crossfire, prep banks, and overtime from one clear screen. The app is designed for debaters, coaches, judges, speech students, and practice partners who need a reliable timer without accounts or setup. Features: - Debate presets for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy/CX - Speech and presentation timing mode - Prep time banks with quick controls - Overtime visibility for close rounds - Local settings and timer state - Offline-first design with no account required DebateCue is not affiliated with any debate league, tournament, school, or speech organization. Presets are common editable defaults and should be checked against the rules for your event. Privacy Policy: https://debatecue.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Octopus4 screens
DebateCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

Octopus and DebateCue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Octopus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DebateCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Octopus versus DebateCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopusDebateCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKTOPUS RESERCH, TOVStarter Studio, Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Octopus

Subscriptions5
  • LQ1$0.991 Month
  • QL2$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
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  • PRO (Annual)$16.491 Year
  • PRO Annual$24.951 Year
One-time4
  • 1M Tokens$5.99
  • PRO (Lifetime) EAP$32.49
  • Lifetime AdvancedOptions$38.95
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  • Pro Lifetime$48.95
3 purchases

DebateCue

Subscriptions3
  • DebateCue Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • DebateCue Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DebateCue Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Octopus free?
Octopus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DebateCue free?
DebateCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Octopus or DebateCue have ads?
Neither Octopus nor DebateCue shows ads.

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