Comparison

TimeGoing vs JCue

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

Head to head
About

TimeGoing

Enhance your focus and build habits with a fullscreen timer, daily check-ins, and visual progress tracking. Seamlessly manage tasks, set reminders, and sync data across devices. Optimize your workflow with voice commands and dynamic widgets.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen focus timer
  • iCloud data sync
  • Daily habit check-ins
  • Visual progress animations
  • Task management
  • Siri Shortcuts and Widgets
  • Dynamic Island/Live Activities support
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• Fullscreen Timer: Start instantly, stay focused • Sync: iCloud sync across devices • Check-ins: Daily reminders, random rewards • Birthday Rewards: Once a year, worth celebrating • Animations: Separate settings, clear progress • List Management: Work well, live well • Task Records: Save history, review your effort • Siri Shortcuts: Voice control, faster actions • Widgets: Focus timer, check-in streaks • Dynamic Island / Live Activities: Stay visible, pause quickly • Home Screen Quick Actions: Long press to jump right in • Drag Sorting: Simple, direct, easy to use • Reminders: Flexible times, timely notifications • Archive: Keep history, record growth • Backup: Self-service backup, safer records • App Life: A companion for the long road • Statistics Charts: Trends and distributions, regular reviews

About

JCue

Features
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= What is the JCue cue app? = JCue is a practical cue app that you can start using simply by preparing a Google Sheet and entering its URL. It introduces a new LiveSync feature that lets devices on the same Wi‑Fi network share cue display control in real time. All features are fully available for free except LiveSync Host mode. = Feature Overview = Swipe - Swipe left or right to move to the next cue. Google Sheets Integration - Load a Google Sheets URL to display cues instantly. LiveSync Mode - New LiveSync mode enables real-time cue sync and control across devices. - Host mode requires a monthly subscription (30-day free trial included). LIVE Mode - Automatically displays the last checked row in column B of your Google Sheet. Timer - Set a countdown timer. Tap the current time to start instantly. Message List - Double-tap to switch to list view. = Use Cases = - Live streaming - Video production - Interviews - Presentations - Event operation - Online streaming

Screenshots

TimeGoing4 screens
JCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JCue at every 2 weeks against TimeGoing's every 7 months. 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. TimeGoing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and JCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeGoing ships an update every 7 months, JCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TimeGoing versus JCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeGoingJCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer振华 陀KEISUKE TONE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TimeGoing

One-time5
  • 一小撮时光$0.99
  • 一小把时光$0.99
  • Dew of Time$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Spring of Time +25%$0.99
  • Stream of Time$1.99
1 purchases

JCue

Subscriptions1
  • LiveSync1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is TimeGoing free?
TimeGoing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JCue free?
JCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeGoing or JCue have ads?
Neither TimeGoing nor JCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeGoing or JCue?
TimeGoing ships an update every 7 months, and JCue every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeGoing was updated on October 6, 2026 and JCue on October 10, 2026.

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