# Parent Cue vs BlueSpring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueSpring at none against Parent Cue's 2. BlueSpring also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Parent Cue's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). 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. BlueSpring asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlueSpring 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 1, 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 BlueSpring's.

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, BlueSpring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parent Cue | BlueSpring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-cue/id433066482/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluespring/id6475620036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The reThink Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365568950) | [BLUESPRING CONTROLS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440051571) |

## 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


### BlueSpring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluespring/id6475620036)

Manage and control exterior devices like lights, pumps, and sprinklers remotely. Create custom schedules using sunrise/sunset times, static on/off times, or a combination for precise automation. The app offers location-based timing and automatic Daylight Savings Time adjustments.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Customizable scheduling, Sunrise/sunset timing, Static on/off times, Geolocation features, Daylight Savings adjustments

**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 BlueSpring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parent Cue or BlueSpring?

BlueSpring is rated higher. Parent Cue averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while BlueSpring averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parent Cue or BlueSpring have ads?

Neither Parent Cue nor BlueSpring shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parent Cue or BlueSpring?

Parent Cue ships an update every 2 months, and BlueSpring every 3 weeks. Most recently, Parent Cue was updated on September 22, 2026 and BlueSpring on June 1, 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.*