# Outline vs Cue

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outline | Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-notes-and-more/id604802021/reviews)** | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-script-reader/id6744923182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gorillized](https://appshunter.io/developer/538029499) | [Monocubed, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616163698) |

## What reviewers say

### Outline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-notes-and-more/id604802021)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outline Standard (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Outline Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Outline Standard (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Outline Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-script-reader/id6744923182)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working
- Doesn't save sound

**Requested features**

- Bigger text option
- Improved stability and reliability


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