# Parent Cue vs Crosslink VA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crosslink VA at none against Parent Cue's 2. Parent Cue's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parent Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Crosslink VA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crosslink VA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parent Cue has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, Crosslink VA every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parent Cue | Crosslink VA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-cue/id433066482/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosslink-va/id1502278615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The reThink Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365568950) | [Crosslink Community Church (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502278614) |

## What reviewers say

### Parent Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-cue/id433066482)

This app provides weekly conversation starters and resources to help parents raise children with faith and character. It offers age-specific guidance, monthly themes, and connects families with local church communities for ongoing support.

**Highlights:** Weekly conversation cues, Age-specific guidance, Monthly faith and character topics, Bible story videos and devotionals, Church finder and ministry connection, Track weeks until adulthood

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Cue Premium - Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Parent Cue Premium Annually | $49.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful resources for parents
- 🙌 Engaging content for kids
- 🕰️ Countdown to graduation reminder
- 📚 Age-appropriate Bible lessons
- 💡 Connects with church curriculum

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🤔 Can't access paid content after subscribing
- 🔒 Account required to use app
- 🔍 Issues finding local church

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working on videos
- Subscription issues and lack of access

**Requested features**

- Option to disable countdown timer
- More content and frequency updates
- Support for non-English languages


### Crosslink VA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosslink-va/id1502278615)

Stay connected with a local church community. Access event information, follow sermon notes, watch past services, and make donations. The app aims to spread the Gospel and impact the local community.

**Highlights:** Church event information, Sermon notes, Missed service catch-up, Online giving, Community updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parent Cue free?

Parent Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crosslink VA free?

Crosslink VA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Parent Cue or Crosslink VA?

Crosslink VA is rated higher. Parent Cue averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Crosslink VA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Parent Cue or Crosslink VA have ads?

Neither Parent Cue nor Crosslink VA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parent Cue or Crosslink VA?

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, and Crosslink VA every 9 months. Most recently, Parent Cue was updated on October 16, 2026 and Crosslink VA on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*