Comparison

Outline vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Outline

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
  • Hierarchical organization and tagging
  • Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
  • PDF annotation and file attachments
  • Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
  • MS OneNote integration
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cue

This app provides a distraction-free teleprompter that floats your script directly over your camera lens. It allows you to record videos while reading your script, ensuring eye contact and a smooth delivery. Easily adjust script settings and import your text to create professional-looking content.

Highlights
  • Teleprompter floats over camera
  • Adjustable speed, font, and layout
  • Import scripts from Files
  • Record video while reading
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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You hit record. You forget your line. You look off-screen. Now you’re not talking to the camera. You’re talking to the corner of the room. That’s where most videos fall apart. -- So we built CleanCue. A teleprompter that floats your script right over your camera. No fluff. No chrome. No distractions. Just you. Your words. And a clean way to deliver them. -- Here’s how it works: – You open the app – Drop in your script – Hit record That’s it. No setup. No learning curve. No messing around. -- The interface stays out of the way. Your script stays front and center. Scrolls smooth. Looks clean. You stay locked in. You keep eye contact. You sound like you’ve done this before—even if you haven’t. -- You can: – Adjust speed, font, and layout – Import from Files – Record while you read No bouncing between apps. No second screens. No excuses. -- Built for creators who don’t have time to overthink: - YouTubers - TikTokers - Coaches - Founders - Teachers - Anyone who records, repeats, or pitches -- CleanCue helps you say it better. Say it smoother. Say it straight into the lens. And move on with your day. No extra. No noise. Just press record—and go. Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/cleancue/Terms-of-Service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/cleancue/Privacy-Policy

Screenshots

Outline4 screens
Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

Outline and Cue both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Cue's written reviews are positive against 44% of Outline's. Cue also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Outline against 4.6 for Cue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline ships an update every 2 months, Cue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outline versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlineCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better4.6 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorillizedMonocubed, Inc

Customer experience

Outline

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.7%

Cue

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%

User reviews

Outline

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Reliable syncing with cloud services
  • 💡 Compatibility with OneNote files

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔋 High memory and battery consumption
  • 👎 Unreliable syncing and file corruption
  • 🚫 Lack of essential features like spell check, tables, and font customization

Cue

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for practicing speeches
  • 👍 Smooth scrolling
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for recording product demos
  • 👍 Helpful for online class tutorials

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashed once
  • 🐛 Text could be bigger
  • 🐛 Scroll is a little jumpy
  • 🐛 Doesn't save sound

Bugs and requests

Outline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
  • Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
  • Improve syncing reliability and stability
  • Introduce more formatting options and customization
  • Implement better search and organization tools
  • Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations

Cue

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound not working
  • Doesn't save sound

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bigger text option
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Outline

Subscriptions4
  • Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$129.99

Questions

Is Outline free?
Outline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outline or Cue?
Outline is rated higher. Outline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Cue averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do Outline or Cue have ads?
Neither Outline nor Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline or Cue?
Outline ships an update every 2 months, and Cue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Outline was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cue on August 26, 2026.

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