Comparison

Craving Cat vs DyCue

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

Head to head
About

Craving Cat

Features
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Craving Cat helps you interrupt compulsive app use before it turns into another long scroll. Instead of guilt or shame, it gives you a gentle pause right when you need it: when you are about to reopen the apps you keep getting stuck in. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Choose the apps that are hardest to stop • Set a daily total limit and a single-session limit for each app • Use Apple's Screen Time protection to block impulse re-entry • Long-press the cat for a brief breathing reset • Keep setup free, then unlock native protection with trial, monthly, or one-time access WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT Craving Cat is built for digital wellbeing, not self-judgment. No shame-driven charts. No productivity theater. Just a real pause, a softer visual language, and a breathing moment that helps you step out of autopilot. BEST FOR • Social media doomscrolling • Repeated impulse opens • Late-night overuse • People who want a kinder app blocker Craving Cat uses Apple's Screen Time APIs. You choose what to manage, and your data stays on-device.

About

DyCue

This app helps you use social media more mindfully by tracking your in-the-moment app session time. It offers daily app limits and locks, and prompts a search before opening apps to encourage intentional use. Widgets provide quick access to frequently used applications.

Highlights
  • Live Dynamic Island timer
  • Daily app limits and app lock
  • Search before opening apps
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Supports popular social apps
  • Digital detox tool
Features
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You only meant to watch short videos for 5 minutes, yet two hours slip by in the blink of an eye? Content feed recommendation algorithms easily draw you into mindless scrolling, making you lose track of time — yet emptiness and regret linger once you put your phone down. Timing Dynamic Island — an exclusive real-time anti-addiction tool for iPhone’s Dynamic Island. It visually displays your screen time as you browse, keeping the passing hours constantly in sight, and lets you lock apps instantly the moment you feel the urge to stop scrolling. Why Choose Cue? Common screen time apps force harsh locks and strict limits that demand extreme willpower, which usually backfire and make you scroll more. Our app takes a mild, gradual approach. The Dynamic Island live timer tracks your usage in real time, paired with hourly, daily and weekly analytics to reveal wasted scrolling hours. You’ll naturally recognize the toll of overusing your phone and cut back voluntarily, without harsh external restrictions. Core Features 1. Real-Time Dynamic Island Timer (Exclusive Feature) Automate shortcuts to detect app launches and closures. The Dynamic Island persistently shows the running duration of your current app, letting you see exactly how long you’ve been scrolling and prompting you to break free from mindless browsing. 2. One-Tap Lock & System-Level Daily Time Limits A quick lock button sits right on the Dynamic Island to cut off scrolling the second you spot your addiction. You may set daily usage caps for apps. Powered by iOS’s native Screen Time framework, apps will lock automatically once your daily limit is reached, putting an end to the trap of "just one more minute". 3. Search-First Launch to Eliminate Mindless Opening Enter target keywords before jumping into the corresponding platform. This avoids aimlessly opening recommendation feeds and endless passive scrolling, ensuring every app session has a clear purpose. 4. Lock Screen & Home Screen Widget Quick Access Widgets available for both home and lock screens offer instant entry to frequently used apps, balancing convenient time management with a smooth user experience. 5. Multi-Layer Trend Data Analytics Dashboard No more vague, oversimplified duration figures. We provide comprehensive trend analysis across three time frames: hourly, daily and weekly. Automated visual line charts clearly display peak usage hours, daily time fluctuations and weekly usage patterns. Who This App Is For You easily get hooked on short videos and social media, struggling to put your phone down voluntarily You want to cut down unproductive screen hours without deleting entertainment apps entirely You wish to monitor app usage duration live via the Dynamic Island for constant self-discipline You need daily usage limits and app lock functions to manage your phone habits You aim to beat phone addiction and build a mindful, disciplined digital lifestyle Privacy & Security Statement Cue never accesses your third-party account passwords, private messages, browsing history, feed content, search records or any other personal private data. All functions including screen time tracking, daily usage limits and app locks run on iOS’s native Screen Time system. You must manually grant all required permissions, and all data is stored locally on your device only — never uploaded to third-party servers. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://economic-oval-cfc.notion.site/373369e95c9780ccbccae45dae46c262?pvs=74

Screenshots

Craving Cat4 screens
DyCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DyCue at every 5 days against Craving Cat's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Craving Cat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DyCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craving Cat ships an update every 11 days, DyCue every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Craving Cat versus DyCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraving CatDyCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer皓东 马鋆博 江

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Craving Cat

Subscriptions1
  • Craving Cat Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Craving Cat Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

DyCue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • lifetime purchase$39.99

Questions

Is Craving Cat free?
Craving Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DyCue free?
DyCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Craving Cat or DyCue have ads?
Neither Craving Cat nor DyCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Craving Cat or DyCue?
Craving Cat ships an update every 11 days, and DyCue every 5 days. Most recently, Craving Cat was updated on November 5, 2026 and DyCue on October 31, 2026.

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