Cue vs Boring Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cue
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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 ยท Park tasks in your To Do list and let Cue pick one when you're ready ยท Start a session from a saved routine, or build one on the spot ยท Add time estimates so you know what you're getting into before you begin ROUTINES THAT WORK FOR YOU ยท Save any set of tasks as a routine - morning admin, weekend chores, whatever fits your life ยท Start a session from a routine in one tap; the routine stays intact and reusable ยท Add or remove tasks from a session without affecting the original routine NO PRESSURE, EVER ยท No streaks, no daily goals, no check-ins ยท No analytics or productivity scores ยท 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.
Boring Widget
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Boring Widget turns your Home Screen into something you actually enjoy looking at โ minimal, monochrome-first widgets with real customization, not endless clutter. WIDGETS โข Clock โ a clean, distraction-free time display โข Date โ day and date at a glance โข Battery โ an elegant charge ring โข Photo โ your own picture, beautifully framed โข Countdown โ track days until anything that matters โข Quote โ a rotating line of inspiration, every day MAKE IT YOURS Every widget supports multiple themes and fonts, from soft neutrals to bold monochrome, so your Home Screen matches your style โ not the other way around. SIMPLE TO ADD Design your widget in the app, then add it to your Home Screen in a few taps. Change your mind anytime โ edit any widget's look whenever you like. GO PREMIUM Unlock every widget type, all theme palettes, and every premium font with a single subscription or one-time purchase โ no ads, ever. Boring Widget is built for people who want their phone to feel calm, clean, and entirely their own. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cue at none against Boring Widget's 3. Cue also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Boring Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cue ships an update every 3 days, Boring Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cue | Boring Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BENJAMIN SIMON CAMPBELL | Satyam Tiwari |
In-app purchases
Cue
No in-app purchases
Boring Widget
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
- One Time Purchase$39.99









