Less screen time, without the willpower struggle.

A screen time app, built on behavioral science, that helps you stop yourself. Your own face pops up to make you pause and think. No fight, no guilt.

A screen time app that helps you stop yourself. Built on behavioral science, Cue starts with a gentle heads-up. Then your own face pops up to make you pause and think. When time’s up, Cue closes the app for you. No fight, no guilt.

Free to startNo sign-up neededYour video stays on your phone

Cue's Snap screen: a short video you recorded of yourself plays after 20 minutes on Instagram

Sound familiar?

  • You open an app to check one thing.40 minlaterYou're still there.
  • You put your phone down.30 seclaterIt's back in your hand.
  • “Just five more minutes.”1 hrlaterStill going.

How much of your year goes to your phone?

Tap about how many hours a day. A guess is fine.

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You don't lack willpower. Your apps are built to keep you hooked.

Most screen time apps fail in one of two ways.

They’re easy to ignore, or they lock you out so hard you get angry and give up. Cue helps you notice and step back on your own, long before anything locks.

What your day could look like with Cue.

  • 7:30AM

    Your mornings

    Start your day without reaching for your phone.

  • 10:00AM

    Your focus

    Distracting apps stay locked while you get your work done.

  • 6:30PM

    Your evenings

    Have dinner, take a walk, or read a book.

  • 11:00PM

    Your nights

    Put your phone down and fall asleep on time.

No guilt. No nagging. Just help to stick to your goals.

Early users love it.

40%

less screen time, on average.

Based on average screen-time changes among 30 beta users over 6 weeks.

Michelle M.
It’s rare to find apps like Cue that actually want you to need them less! Just selecting apps during setup was a reality check. I hadn’t realized how many things on my phone were eating up my time. And getting interrupted by a video of myself telling me to stop scrolling? Hilarious, slightly humbling, and honestly exactly what I needed. It’s kept me accountable when “just five more minutes” would usually turn into an hour.Getting interrupted by a video of myself telling me to stop scrolling? Hilarious, slightly humbling, and honestly exactly what I needed.
runner4life
Love the calm, guilt-free approach! Such a positive vibe, and it helped me cut my screen time by 41% in just a few weeks.
Indira27
The gradual friction really works. Having a video of myself pop up during a deep doomscroll instantly breaks the loop!
Jaciewhite
Amazing for deep focus. It keeps me locked into studying instead of grabbing my phone every two minutes.
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Take a moment back.

Free to start. Set up in a few minutes.

Download on theApp Store

No sign-up needed Your video stays on your phone

Questions

Is it free?

Yes. The free plan covers one app with a daily limit of up to 30 minutes. Cue Pro removes the limits and adds website blocking and emergency unlocks, for $6.99 a month or $39.99 a year. The yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial.

Can I unlock early during Curfew?

Curfew holds until 4 AM, so a weak moment can’t undo your plan. For real emergencies, Cue Pro gives you 2 emergency unlocks a month.

Is this for parents?

No. Cue is built for adults who want to manage their own screen time, without the guilt.

Will it block apps I need?

No. You choose which apps count. Everything else works as normal.

Is my video private?

Yes. It's stored on your device and never leaves it.

Is Cue on Android?

Coming soon.

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Cue launches in November

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