Comparison

Cue vs NextStep

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

Head to head
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

About

NextStep

This app helps you manage your to-do list and daily tasks by breaking down large projects into smaller, actionable steps. It suggests tasks based on your available time and energy, and allows you to focus on one item at a time.

Highlights
  • Brain dump thoughts into tasks
  • Suggests tasks based on time/energy
  • Break down large tasks
  • Focus sessions with pause/resume
  • Organize and filter to-do lists
  • Plan work and track deadlines
  • Light/dark mode support
Features
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Too much to do and no idea where to start? NextStep is a to-do list and daily planner that helps you turn scattered thoughts into one manageable next action. Capture what's on your mind, choose how much time and energy you have, and find a practical place to begin. TURN A BRAIN DUMP INTO TASKS Type or speak your thoughts without organizing everything first. Review the suggested tasks, dates, and time estimates, then edit the details before saving. FIND YOUR NEXT STEP Have five minutes or a little more room to focus? Choose your available time and current energy to get a suggested task that fits. See why it was suggested and choose another when you need to. MAKE BIG TASKS EASIER TO START Use Make smaller to break a task into more manageable steps. Start with something you can tackle now and build from there. FOCUS ON ONE THING Start a focus session from your task. Pause and resume when life interrupts, then mark it done when you're finished. KEEP YOUR TASKS ORGANIZED Search, edit, and filter your to-do list. Keep work, personal tasks, and everyday errands together, with completed tasks easy to find. PLAN WORK AND TRACK DEADLINES Choose when to work on a task while keeping its deadline separate. Adjust your plan as your day changes, and use reminders and check-ins to help you return to what matters. MADE FOR EVERYDAY MOMENTUM From replying to a message to starting a project, NextStep helps you take the next manageable step. Use light or dark mode to suit your day. One useful action, right now. Some features require NextStep Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cue4 screens
NextStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextStep at 5.0 against Cue's 4.6. Cue's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NextStep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextStep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cue has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cue versus NextStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueNextStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonocubed, IncEli Linden

Customer experience

Cue

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

NextStep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cue

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bigger text option
  • Improved stability and reliability

NextStep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cue

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

NextStep

Subscriptions2
  • FirstNudge Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • FirstNudge Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextStep free?
NextStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cue or NextStep?
NextStep is rated higher. Cue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while NextStep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cue or NextStep have ads?
Neither Cue nor NextStep shows ads.

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