# CueConductor vs Somnideck

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Somnideck at 11 against CueConductor's 1. CueConductor's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CueConductor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Somnideck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 5.0 for CueConductor against 5.0 for Somnideck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somnideck has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CueConductor ships an update weekly, Somnideck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CueConductor | Somnideck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueconductor/id6759988532/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wholenote Music, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882121010) | [Oscar Dog, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774791724) |

## What reviewers say

### CueConductor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueconductor/id6759988532)

This app allows conductors, performers, and engineers to lead hybrid orchestral performances and recording sessions. It synchronizes audio stems, click tracks, and scoring video on a single screen, offering real-time visual cues and easy navigation.

**Highlights:** Load .conductpkg packages (audio, click, video), Real-time visual cues (counter, streamers, punches), Instant navigation to measures and rehearsal letters, Per-stem fader and mute controls, Build custom performance packages, Sync with external DAWs via MTC, Broadcast scoring video to external displays

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CueConductor Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CueConductor Pro - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| CueConductor Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


### Somnideck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722)

Record, loop, and shape sounds for sleep, creativity, or professional audio. Features include waveform trimming, pitch shifting, EQ, reverb, and a library of original synthetic and field recordings.

**Highlights:** Record and loop audio, Trim loops with waveform editing, Adjust pitch, speed, and playback direction, Apply EQ, reverb, and saturation effects, On-device noise reduction, Library of synthetic and field recordings, Create custom ringtones

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Studio – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Studio – Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CueConductor free?

CueConductor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Somnideck free?

Somnideck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CueConductor or Somnideck?

CueConductor and Somnideck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do CueConductor or Somnideck have ads?

Neither CueConductor nor Somnideck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CueConductor or Somnideck?

CueConductor ships an update weekly, and Somnideck every 4 days. Most recently, CueConductor was updated on October 15, 2026 and Somnideck on October 24, 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.*