Comparison

Drift vs Cue

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

Head to head
About

Drift

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Stop carrying your to-do list in your head. Drift is a calm, intelligent task manager designed to help ADHD brains manage reminders and tasks without the stress, clutter, and overwhelm of traditional to-do apps. Capture any fleeting thought in seconds β€” and let Drift bring it back at the perfect moment. No pressure. No cognitive overload. Just gentle, well-timed nudges that help you stay on top of life’s small tasks. KEY FEATURES β€’ Brain Dump Stop relying on working memory. Drift acts as an external brain to hold small tasks so you can relax. β€’ Quick capture Add tasks instantly using simple text or voice β€” no setup needed. β€’ Smart reminders Drift learns what matters and reminds you at the right time, not all the time. β€’ Calm task view See only what’s relevant now, instead of overwhelming lists. β€’ Gentle nudges Get helpful reminders and follow-ups that feel supportive, never annoying. --- WHY DRIFT Most productivity apps add more noise. Drift removes it. Instead of forcing you to organize everything, Drift quietly understands your tasks and surfaces them when it makes sense. It’s not about doing more. It’s about thinking less. --- PERFECT FOR β€’ Daily reminders β€’ To-do lists without overwhelm β€’ Staying organized effortlessly β€’ Reducing mental clutter β€’ People who forget small things --- Drift helps you remember less β€” and live more. *This app is a productivity tool and does not provide medical advice or act as a substitute for professional ADHD treatment. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 Β· Park tasks in your To Do list and let Cue pick one when you're ready Β· Start a session from a saved routine, or build one on the spot Β· Add time estimates so you know what you're getting into before you begin ROUTINES THAT WORK FOR YOU Β· Save any set of tasks as a routine - morning admin, weekend chores, whatever fits your life Β· Start a session from a routine in one tap; the routine stays intact and reusable Β· Add or remove tasks from a session without affecting the original routine NO PRESSURE, EVER Β· No streaks, no daily goals, no check-ins Β· No analytics or productivity scores Β· 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.

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cue at none against Drift's 3. Cue also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift ships an update every 9 days, Cue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Drift versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftCue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size68 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHI HOE CHANBENJAMIN SIMON CAMPBELL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drift

Subscriptions3
  • Drift Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Drift Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Drift Pro Yearly$41.991 Year
None

Cue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drift or Cue have ads?
Neither Drift nor Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift or Cue?
Drift ships an update every 9 days, and Cue every 3 days. Most recently, Drift was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cue on September 16, 2026.

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