Comparison

Cue Challenges vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Beacon

This AI-powered companion helps you build personalized daily habits for a healthier, happier life. It coaches you through your goals, tracks your progress, and connects you with friends for support.

Highlights
  • Personalized adaptive habit plans
  • AI-powered daily coaching
  • Momentum and consistency tracking
  • Social goal sharing and leaderboards
  • Progress timeline and reflection
  • Whole-life habit tracking
  • Integrates with Apple Health, Strava, etc.
Features
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SAY HELLO TO THE FUTURE YOU. From your daily habits to your biggest goals, Beacon turns every day into a step toward the person you want to become. Tell Beacon your goals and routine, then let it adapt as your schedule and priorities change. Bring your workouts, nutrition, sleep, focus, habits, and health data into one place—and see how the things you do every day are adding up over time. HOW BEACON WORKS 1) Tell Beacon what you’re working toward 2) Build a routine around your goals 3) Connect the apps and devices you already use 4) Check in throughout the day, or let Beacon capture progress automatically 5) Reflect, adapt, and keep moving toward Future You A ROUTINE THAT ADAPTS Build your day around the habits, goals, workouts, and priorities that matter to you. When life changes, Beacon helps you adjust your routine instead of abandoning it. Take on ready-made challenges like 75 Hard, follow a personalized plan, or build your own. YOUR PERSONAL COACH Ask Beacon about your goals, routine, training, nutrition, sleep, or progress. Because your coach understands the context of what you’re working toward, you can get guidance that reflects your actual day—not a generic answer. EVERY GOAL. ONE APP. Beacon brings the parts of your life you want to improve together: • Workouts, runs, rides, and strength training • Nutrition, macros, hydration, and body weight • Sleep and recovery • Screen time and focus • Mindfulness, journaling, and mood • Habits and daily routines • Cutting back on alcohol, nicotine, gaming, or other behaviors • Long-term goals and progress toward Future You WORKS WITH THE TOOLS YOU ALREADY USE Your workouts, sleep, and health data can sync automatically from the devices and services you already use, including Apple Health, Apple Watch, WHOOP, Oura, and Strava. Less manual logging. More complete context. FOLLOW THROUGH See your streaks, consistency, progress, and momentum over time. Check things off as they happen, capture progress photos, journal, log meals, enter focus mode, and keep the goals that matter visible throughout your day. FRIENDS & LEADERBOARDS Share goals, cheer each other on, see friends’ progress, and add a little friendly competition to the things you’re working toward. LETTER TO FUTURE YOU Write a letter to the person you’re becoming. Seal it, keep working, and come back to it later as a reminder of where you started. YOUR DATA, RESPECTED Your data is yours. Connections are opt-in, your data is never sold or used for advertising, and you can delete your data at any time. 1% BETTER EVERY DAY. Consistency over intensity. Beacon can guide you, adapt with you, and help you see your progress—but you still have to show up. Are you committed? SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS Beacon offers auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://beaconai.me/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://beaconai.me/privacy/ Beacon is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified professional for medical, mental health, or addiction-related concerns. Questions or ideas? We read everything: hello@ascendstudio.so

Screenshots

Cue Challenges4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beacon at none against Cue Challenges's shown. Beacon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cue Challenges's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 22). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cue Challenges sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 Cue Challenges against 4.8 for Beacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Cue Challenges's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, Beacon weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cue Challenges versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCue ChallengesBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (91 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Lancaster SedlerAscend Studio Inc

Customer experience

Cue Challenges

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Beacon

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Cue Challenges

Subscriptions9
  • 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
3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Cue Challenges free?
Cue Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cue Challenges or Beacon?
Beacon is rated higher. Cue Challenges averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Cue Challenges or Beacon have ads?
Cue Challenges shows ads; Beacon does not.
Which is updated more often, Cue Challenges or Beacon?
Cue Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beacon weekly. Most recently, Cue Challenges was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beacon on October 31, 2026.

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