Comparison

Presently vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Presently

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Presently is a focus timer built around body doubling — the practice of working alongside another presence to stay grounded and on task. It's designed for people with ADHD, but works for anyone who struggles to start or sustain focus. Here's how it works: set a short intention for what you want to focus on, choose a duration, pick an ambient soundscape, and begin. The app creates a sense of shared space — like working in a coffee shop, library, or alongside a quiet companion. Soundscapes include Coffee Shop, Acoustic Café, Rain, Library, Office, and Keyboard — each designed to provide just enough background presence without distraction. No streaks. No guilt. No gamification. Just a calm space to begin working. Features: - Intention setting to clarify your focus before each session - Six ambient soundscapes with infinite looping - Pause and resume without losing your place - Session completion summary - Fully localized in 13 languages - Works on iPhone and iPad

About

Cue

Features
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STOP DECIDING. START DOING. Cue is for the moments when you know what needs doing, but can't figure out where to start. Built for ADHD minds and anyone who gets stuck - no streaks, no pressure, no guilt. GET MOVING IN SECONDS · Park tasks in your To Do list and let Cue pick one when you're ready · Start a session from a saved routine, or build one on the spot · Add time estimates so you know what you're getting into before you begin ROUTINES THAT WORK FOR YOU · Save any set of tasks as a routine - morning admin, weekend chores, whatever fits your life · Start a session from a routine in one tap; the routine stays intact and reusable · Add or remove tasks from a session without affecting the original routine NO PRESSURE, EVER · No streaks, no daily goals, no check-ins · No analytics or productivity scores · Use Cue when you need it; ignore it when you don't Cue is a simple ADHD task manager, to do list, and focus app for getting things done without overthinking. Great for ADHD routines, daily checklists, and anyone who struggles with task initiation or decision paralysis.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cue at 3 against Presently's —. Cue also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Presently versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresentlyCue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlawomir pilusBENJAMIN SIMON CAMPBELL

In-app purchases

None

Presently

No in-app purchases

None

Cue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Presently free?
Presently is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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