A utility for demos and screen sharing

Keep your demo movingand direct attention instantly

Show the pointer and clicks
Focus the active window or frame the area viewers should see

macOS Windows (development paused)

Get it free on the Mac App Store See how it differs from annotation tools

Free core features60-day Pro Preview for new usersNo subscription

Product Demo

This area

CommandPoint

+ DragFrame

Free core featuresHighlight the pointer, show clicks, focus the active window

60-day Pro PreviewNew users can try every Pro feature

One-time Pro upgradeFrame an area and unlock more colors permanently

Runs locallyNo screen-content or typed-text collection

When you are presenting your screen

“Look here” may not be
as clear as you think

The pointer is hard to find

During screen sharing, the pointer is small and quick movements are easy to miss

The intended area is unclear

Directions such as “the setting at the top right” can still leave viewers searching

Tool switching interrupts the explanation

Switching drawing modes or tools breaks the rhythm of a product demo

Four cues for directing attention

Keep explaining without entering
a drawing mode

Highlight the pointer, show clicks, frame an area, and focus the active window while continuing your normal Mac workflow

CommandRing

ClickFlash

Show the pointer and clicks

Use Command to show a ring around the pointer. A flash appears where you click so viewers can follow the action

Key + drag

Frame the area viewers should see

Temporarily outline a specific area on screen. New users can use this for 60 days, and it remains available with Pointer Cue Pro afterward

Active window

Focus the active window

Keep the active window clear while visually softening the surrounding work area so viewers know where to look

Tuned for screen sharing

The ring intentionally follows with a slight delay

The slight delay makes the highlighted position easier to follow even when screen sharing has a low frame rate

Compared with a full screen-annotation tool

A tool for drawing
or a tool for directingattention?

A full screen annotation tool offers a broad range of drawing features
Pointer Cue is designed to point, show clicks, frame an area, and focus the active window without mode switching

Screen annotation toolDrawing and annotation

Pointer CueDirecting attention

Primary purposeDraw or annotate on screenDirect viewers to the right place

FeaturesMultiple drawing tools and settingsPointer, click, range, and active-window cues

OperationSelect a drawing mode or toolShow it instantly with a key

Highlight an areaDraw around the areaHold the key and drag

Best forDetailed explanations with annotationsProduct demos, sales calls, training, and screen sharing

Choose it whenYou want to draw freely on screenYou do not want to interrupt the explanation

Use cases

For any situation where you
explain while sharing a screen

Add a visual highlight only when needed so viewers can stay focused without searching the screen

Product demos

Highlight the feature or setting you are discussing

Online sales calls

Keep the customer’s attention on the right place

Training and walkthroughs

Make click targets and input areas clear

Screen recordings

Guide viewers during recording without adding highlights in post-production

Only the essential features, ready when you need them

A simple background utility
that lets you focus on explaining

No account or cloud connection is required
The app does not collect or transmit typed content or screen information

No data collection
No external server upload
No network connection required
White and red are free; additional and custom colors are Pro
Framing an area and its shortcut options are Pro
Launch at login

Start for free

Start free

Pointer Cue is free to download from the Mac App Store
New users receive the complete Pointer Cue Pro feature set for 60 days

Start free

Mac App Store / Free

Keep the core features free

Highlighting the pointer, showing clicks, and focusing the active window remain available after the Pro Preview ends

Highlight the pointer
Show clicks
Focus the active window
White and red highlight colors
All Pro features for 60 days for new users

Pointer Cue v1.3.0 · macOS 13.5 or later · Apple silicon and Intel

Pointer Cue Pro

Upgrade once if you need Pro

After the 60-day Pro Preview, upgrade only if you want to keep using Pro features. There is no automatic charge

Frame an area
Area-framing shortcut options
Orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple
Custom colors
One-time purchase, no subscription
Customers who purchased before v1.3.0 receive Lifetime Pro at no additional cost

Frequently asked questions

Before you start

Is Pointer Cue for Mac free?

Yes. Pointer Cue for Mac is free to download. Highlighting the pointer, showing clicks, focusing the active window, and the white and red highlight colors remain free after the Pro Preview

What is the 60-day Pro Preview?

New users can use the complete Pointer Cue Pro feature set for 60 days from their first acquisition. After the preview, the app falls back to the Free feature set. You are not charged automatically

What does Pointer Cue Pro unlock?

Pointer Cue Pro lets you frame an area, configure the area-framing shortcut, and use additional preset and custom colors. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription

I purchased Pointer Cue before v1.3.0. Do I need to buy Pro?

No. Customers who purchased Pointer Cue before v1.3.0 receive Pointer Cue Pro at no additional cost

How is Pointer Cue different from a full annotation tool?

Annotation tools are designed for drawing and detailed markup. Pointer Cue is designed to guide attention while you continue interacting with the actual screen

Does it work with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet?

Yes. Pointer Cue can be used while sharing or recording your screen, making it useful for online meetings, product demos, tutorials, and presentations

Is the Windows version the same as the Mac version?

No. The existing Windows version remains available, but active feature development is currently paused. The latest features and Free / Pro model are focused on macOS

Does it record typed text or screen content?

No. It does not collect, store, or transmit typed content or screen information

Pointer Cue

Move attention away from where you are speaking
and toward what viewers should see

Get it free on the Mac App Store

Keep your demo movingand direct attention instantly

“Look here” may not beas clear as you think

The pointer is hard to find

The intended area is unclear

Tool switching interrupts the explanation

Keep explaining without enteringa drawing mode

Show the pointer and clicks

Frame the area viewers should see

Focus the active window

The ring intentionally follows with a slight delay

A tool for drawingor a tool for directingattention?

For any situation where youexplain while sharing a screen

Product demos

Online sales calls

Training and walkthroughs

Screen recordings

A simple background utilitythat lets you focus on explaining

Start free

Keep the core features free

Upgrade once if you need Pro

The existing version remains available

Before you start

Move attention away from where you are speakingand toward what viewers should see

“Look here” may not be
as clear as you think

Keep explaining without entering
a drawing mode

A tool for drawing
or a tool for directingattention?

For any situation where you
explain while sharing a screen

A simple background utility
that lets you focus on explaining

Move attention away from where you are speaking
and toward what viewers should see