# Parent Cue vs Parenting TRICK

The clearest difference is ads: Parent Cue at none against Parenting TRICK's shown. Parent Cue also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). Parenting TRICK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parent Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Parenting TRICK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parenting TRICK 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Parent Cue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parenting TRICK's.

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parent Cue | Parenting TRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-cue/id433066482/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The reThink Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365568950) | [Agentwire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716727385) |

## 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


### Parenting TRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489)

This app offers guidance and resources for parents based on the TRICK method: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Get personalized advice, learn strategies, and find daily activities to help raise successful children.

**Highlights:** Personalized advice from Esther Wojcicki, Learn the TRICK method, Daily activities and scripts, Parenting challenges addressed, Goal-oriented personal paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parenting TRICK US | $6.99 | per month |
| US | $65.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parent Cue free?

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

### Is Parenting TRICK free?

Parenting TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parent Cue or Parenting TRICK?

Parenting TRICK is rated higher. Parent Cue averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Parenting TRICK averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Parent Cue or Parenting TRICK have ads?

Parenting TRICK shows ads; Parent Cue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parent Cue or Parenting TRICK?

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, and Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Parent Cue was updated on September 22, 2026 and Parenting TRICK on September 15, 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.*