Cue Challenges vs Unloop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cue Challenges
This app helps you build mental toughness and discipline by committing to daily challenges with strict rules. Complete all tasks to succeed, or reset and start over. It provides structure and accountability for personal growth.
- Choose or create custom challenges
- Complete daily tasks without skipping
- Track progress with minimal visuals
- AI-powered coaching support
- Share progress with custom graphics
- Build multiple habits into one challenge
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Cue Challenges is The Discipline Challenge App built for people who are done negotiating with themselves. You choose a challenge and commit to the rules. Complete every task each day and you pass. Miss one, and the challenge resets. There’s no “almost.” You either finish the day or you start over. Cue builds mental toughness the same way it’s built in real life: by doing hard things daily. It’s simple, but it’s not easy—and that’s why it works. Over time, discipline compounds and showing up gets easier. Whether you’re running a 30-day training block, cutting vices, or rebuilding focus, Cue gives you structure, accountability, and real consequences. HOW TO USE CUE: 1. Download Cue and choose a challenge 2. Complete your tasks one day at a time* 3. Earn the mental strength needed for whatever's next FEATURES: – Choose expert-built challenges or create a custom challenge – Complete daily tasks to stay on track – No skipping, snoozing, or half-measures – Track your progress with clean, minimal visuals – Stay motivated and get help from AI-powered Coaches – Share your progress with custom social graphics and stay accountable WHY CUE WORKS: Cue is based on the psychology of a Ulysses contract: you make a plan and remove the option to quit or take half steps. Most apps help you “track” a habit. Cue forces you to commit. No excuses: Miss a task and you fail. Strict rules build discipline faster. Hard starts and hard stops: challenges have defined beginnings and endings. Stronger than endless streaks or vague tracking. Channel competitiveness and a clear goal to make progress faster. Habit stacking made simple: build multiple habits into one focused challenge. Momentum compounds. No more soft starts. No more drifting. No more “almost.” Just you, your daily tasks, and a promise to yourself. This isn't about checking boxes. This is about becoming someone who doesn't need to check boxes anymore. *Cue offers expert-built and custom challenges. Access to challenges requires a subscription. All purchases are managing through your Apple account. NOTE: Cue is designed for personal accountability and self-discipline. Results may vary. It is not a medical or mental health treatment. For professional advice, consult a qualified provider. Support: hello@addcue.com Privacy Policy: addcue.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Unloop
This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks, habits, and focus. It offers features like energy-based task prioritization, a focus timer with ambient sounds, and flexible habit tracking designed to reduce guilt and encourage progress.
- Brain Dump for thought capture
- Energy-based task prioritization
- Focus timer with ambient sounds
- Habit tracking with streak protection
- Mood check-ins for pattern analysis
- Freeze Mode for rest without progress loss
- Smart Rollover for missed tasks
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Your brain works differently. That's your superpower. Unloop is designed for the ADHD brain — not against it. No guilt. No red alerts. No punishment for bad days. What makes Unloop different: • Brain Dump — capture every thought before it disappears • Energy-based tasks — see only what matches your energy right now • Focus timer — with ambient sounds to help you lock in • Habit tracking — with streak protection for bad days • Mood check-ins — understand your patterns over time • Freeze Mode — permission to rest without losing progress • Smart Rollover — missed tasks carry forward gently Free plan includes: • 5 tasks per day • 10 brain dump slots • 3 habits • 25-minute focus timer • Daily mood check-in Unloop Pro unlocks: • Unlimited everything • Focus sounds (rain, lo-fi, white noise) • Smart rollover — missed tasks reappear tomorrow • Freeze Mode — rest days without breaking streaks • Weekly report — see your patterns • 5 custom themes • Zero ads Your brain deserves better tools. Subscription Terms: Unloop Pro is available as a weekly ($4.99/week) or yearly ($29.99/year) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snowymr6.github.io/unloop-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unloop at every 2 days against Cue Challenges's every 3 weeks. Unloop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Cue Challenges sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Unloop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cue Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, Unloop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cue Challenges | Unloop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Lancaster Sedler | Othmane Zaidy |
Customer experience
Cue Challenges
Unloop
In-app purchases
Cue Challenges
- Cue Weekly$2.997 Days
- Cue Weekly$4.997 Days
- Cue Monthly Standard$8.991 Month
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- Cue Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Cue Monthly$12.991 Month
- Cue Annual$34.991 Year
- Cue Annual Standard$39.991 Year
- Cue Annual Standard3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Cue Annual1 Year trial$49.991 Year
Unloop
- Unloop Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unloop Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year









