# back vs Cue

The clearest difference is update cadence: back at every 3 days against Cue's every 2 weeks. back also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. back sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

back ships an update every 3 days, Cue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | back | Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-teleprompter-script/id6797949935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERIK HAFFNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835430233) | [Kickstart Ai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852387402) |

## What reviewers say

### back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-one/id6787674619)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Back-to-One Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Back-to-One Pro (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Back-to-One Pro (Lifetime) | $179.99 | one-time |


### Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-teleprompter-script/id6797949935)

This app helps creators and presenters film themselves by displaying scripts that scroll at a controllable speed and size. It offers modes for direct viewing or use with teleprompter glass, and allows recording with the front camera while reading lines.

**Highlights:** Adjustable scroll speed and font size, Reader mode and mirror mode, Record with front camera, Paste or import scripts, Customizable themes (Pro), Watermark-free recordings (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cue Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cue Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is back free?

back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cue free?

Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do back or Cue have ads?

Neither back nor Cue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, back or Cue?

back ships an update every 3 days, and Cue every 2 weeks. Most recently, back was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cue on November 6, 2026.

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