Get better at reading the room.
Backed by science, Spot the Cue is short, friendly practice for the signals that are easy to miss — tone, body language, subtext, group dynamics, and conflict.
New: Spot the Cue for iPhone — practice on the go, free to start.
Free to start. No sign-up. No ads. Works in any browser. See what’s free and what’s not.
Practice reading cues like…
Spot the Cue is on the App Store
The same practice, built natively for iPhone. Your progress stays on your device, there’s no account to create, and the scenarios work without a connection. Free to start — Level 1 of every cue track plus the eyes-and-faces test.
Requires iOS 17 or later. Full access is a separate one-time purchase inside the app. Prefer your browser? Open the web app →
Now you can practice out loud
Rehearse a real moment by voice, like declining an invite, and get gentle feedback on your pace, warmth, and filler words. It runs on your device — your voice never leaves it.
Curious why it works? The research behind practicing out loud →
Questions about reading social cues
Short answers to what people ask most. Want to go deeper? Read the guides or see the science behind the app.
Can you actually learn to read social cues?
Yes. Reading social cues is a skill, not a fixed trait — and like any skill it improves with focused, repeated practice. Spot the Cue gives you short scenarios with a clear answer and a brief explanation, so you gradually build a mental library of what tone, body language, and subtext tend to mean.
Is Spot the Cue free?
There’s a real free tier: Level 1 of every skill, both reading tests, the cue glossary and the tone checker — no sign-up, no account, no ads. If you want the rest — Levels 2–6, out-loud practice, learning paths and stories — that’s a one-time $19.99. Not a subscription, and Level 1 stays free forever. Full breakdown on the pricing page.
Is this helpful for autistic adults or people with social anxiety?
Many people who find social cues hard to read — including autistic adults and people with social anxiety — use practice tools like this to build confidence in a private, low-pressure way. It’s general educational practice, not a clinical or diagnostic tool, and isn’t a substitute for professional support.
What kinds of social cues can I practice?
Tone of voice, body language, subtext and indirect language (like a soft no or a reluctant yes), group dynamics and reading the room, sarcasm, mixed signals, and signs of conflict such as stonewalling or passive-aggression.
Can I practice saying things out loud, not just reading?
Yes. The app includes Practice out loud — you rehearse a real social moment by voice (like declining an invitation or giving a coworker feedback) and get gentle feedback on your delivery: pace, warmth, pauses, and filler words. It runs entirely in your browser, so your audio is never uploaded or stored.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No account, ever — there’s no sign-up, and your progress is stored on your own device. Downloading is optional too: Spot the Cue runs in any modern web browser, and there’s also a native iPhone app if you’d rather practice from your home screen. The web unlock and the App Store purchase each cover where you bought them, so pick the one you’ll actually use — see pricing.
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We’re always adding new practice modes and scenarios. Leave your email and we’ll let you know when something new lands — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Same list as the in-app waitlist — we’ll only email you about new features and enhancements.