Comparison

DyCue vs KOI Keyboard

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

Head to head
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

About

KOI Keyboard

Features
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KOI Keyboard,為繁體中文日常輸入而設。從逐字輸入到中英混打,讓你按自己的習慣打字。 【五種中文輸入方式】 支援倉頡、速成、筆劃、廣東話拼音及台灣注音,配合英文輸入,毋須為中英夾雜的訊息不停切換鍵盤。 【打字方式,由你選擇】 支援滑行輸入、連續倉頡及連續速成。候選字、聯想與中文自動修正,幫你更順手地完成句子;各項功能可按需要開關。部分進階功能需要下載額外資源。 【唔記得點拆?手寫搵字】 內建手寫辨識,方便查找不熟悉的字。日常輸入與手寫互相配合,照顧不同打字習慣。 【游標同按鍵,都可以就手】 滑動移動游標,左右微調,上下作較大幅度移動。可調整鍵盤外觀、按鍵大小、聲音與觸感回饋。 【你的鍵盤,你的外觀】 提供免費外觀,以及可獨立一次性購買的主題。Plus 有效期間可使用全部主題;獨立購買的主題不受 Plus 到期影響。 【KOI Agent】 需要時可使用 Agent 協助回覆、改寫、翻譯、問答及製作圖片與貼圖。Agent 需要網絡連線及完整取用權限,並按功能消耗 Credits;可用功能與費用以 App 內顯示為準。 【清楚的選擇】 核心中文輸入在裝置上處理。你可以自行選擇是否使用雲端 Agent 及 iCloud 同步,亦可在設定中調整各項輸入功能。 Plus 為自動續期訂閱;價格、週期及所包含的權益會在購買前顯示。訂閱由 Apple 帳戶管理,可在 App Store 帳戶設定中取消。其他 App 內購買項目以購買畫面說明為準。 支援:https://koi.rainsday.com/support/ 私隱政策:https://koi.rainsday.com/privacy/ 使用條款:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DyCue4 screens
KOI Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

DyCue and KOI Keyboard are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DyCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and KOI Keyboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DyCue ships an update every 5 days, KOI Keyboard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DyCue versus KOI Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyCueKOI Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鋆博 江Chi Yu Cheng

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DyCue

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

KOI Keyboard

One-time10
  • 稜鏡主題$0.99
  • 脈衝主題$0.99
  • 浮影主題$0.99
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  • 座標主題$0.99
  • 翹角主題$0.99
  • 柔丘主題$0.99
  • 隱翹主題$0.99
  • 隱翹・律主題$0.99
  • 隱翹・霓主題$0.99
  • KOI Keyboard Sizing$1.99

Questions

Is DyCue free?
DyCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KOI Keyboard free?
KOI Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DyCue or KOI Keyboard have ads?
Neither DyCue nor KOI Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DyCue or KOI Keyboard?
DyCue ships an update every 5 days, and KOI Keyboard every 4 days. Most recently, DyCue was updated on October 19, 2026 and KOI Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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