Best Oblique Strategies Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best oblique strategies apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Oblique Strategies Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oblique Strategies SEOblique Strategies SE$3.994.8★ (562)NoNoNov 2026
2Joey’s Oblique StrategiesJoey’s Oblique StrategiesFree3.9★ (12)NoNoOct 2026
3Oblique Strategies SidewaysOblique Strategies SidewaysFree4.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
4Oblique Strategies: All CardsOblique Strategies: All Cards$0.993.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
5Oblique-StrategiesOblique-Strategies$0.995.0★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
6Oblique Strategies PRO CardsOblique Strategies PRO CardsFree4.7★ (9)NoYesOct 2026
7OBLIQUUSOBLIQUUSFree—NoNoOct 2026
8Oblique Strategies with AIOblique Strategies with AIFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Oblique Strategies

Oblique Strategies SE#1

Oblique Strategies SE by Nicolae Gherasim

Creative Prompts for Artists
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(562 ratings)
$3.99
#27in Productivity
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This app provides a digital collection of thought-provoking phrases designed to break routine thinking and encourage fresh perspectives. It offers a minimalist, distraction-free interface for creative inspiration, accessible across multiple Apple devices and with accessibility features.

What We Love

  • 💡 Innovative creative problem-solving tool
  • ✨ Minimalist, clean interface design
  • 🎨 Effective for breaking creative blocks
  • 📱 Widget functionality for home screen
  • 🎵 Particularly valuable for musicians and creators
  • 🔄 Multiple card deck versions available
  • ⚡ Simple and intuitive to use
  • 🎯 Gentle, non-intrusive approach to inspiration
  • 📚 Faithful to original Eno/Schmidt concept

Room to Improve

  • 🔄 Excessive card repetition in random selection
  • 🐛 Widget functionality issues and glitches
  • 🔋 Battery drain reported by some users
  • 🎨 Dark mode widget support inconsistent
  • ⚙️ Widget doesn't auto-sync with app
  • 📊 Limited customization options
  • 🎬 Flashing/shuffle animation between cards
  • 🤔 Unclear menu navigation and dismissal
3.9(12 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a digital version of a deck of cards designed to offer enigmatic suggestions for overcoming creative blocks or dilemmas. It's inspired by the original work by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, offering quick access to prompts for inspiration.

Oblique Strategies Sideways#3

Oblique Strategies Sideways by Jose Betancur

Creative Block Breaker
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This digital tool offers a collection of creative prompts designed to help artists, musicians, and writers break through creative blocks. It features multiple editions of prompts with a smooth interface and offline functionality.

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FAQ about Oblique Strategies

What are the best oblique strategies apps for iPhone?
Oblique Strategies SE tops our oblique strategies apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 562 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $3.99.
Yes — 17 of the top oblique strategies apps we rank are free to download, including Joey’s Oblique Strategies and Oblique Strategies Sideways.
Oblique Strategies SE has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ oblique strategies apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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