Cue vs Boring Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cue
This app helps you overcome task paralysis and get things done without pressure. It's designed for ADHD minds and anyone who struggles with decision-making, offering a simple way to manage tasks and build routines.
- Task parking and automatic selection
- Session initiation from routines
- Time estimates for tasks
- Reusable task routines
- Task modification without affecting routines
- No streaks, goals, or guilt
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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.
Boring Widget
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Boring Widget turns your Home Screen into something you actually enjoy looking at — minimal, monochrome-first widgets with real customization, not endless clutter. WIDGETS • Clock — a clean, distraction-free time display • Date — day and date at a glance • Battery — an elegant charge ring • Photo — your own picture, beautifully framed • Countdown — track days until anything that matters • Quote — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cue | Boring Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BENJAMIN SIMON CAMPBELL | Satyam Tiwari |
In-app purchases
Cue
No in-app purchases
Boring Widget
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
- One Time Purchase$39.99









