Glitch?
Response from developer
Hey there! So happy to hear you've been loving the blocking feature, that genuinely means a lot to us! Sorry to hear you're running into some trouble though! We definitely want to get this sorted out for you. Reach out to us on Instagram @arcapp.io or shoot us an email at hello@arcapp.io, whichever is easier for you, and we'll dig into it together! Thanks for using Arc!
Not working
Response from developer
Hey! Really appreciate you saying it’s a cool idea, and sorry it’s not working as expected. That’s definitely not the experience we want. If you’re open to it, email us at hello@arcapp.io with a quick note about what you’re seeing (a screenshot helps a lot), and we’ll dig in and help get things working for you. Thanks again for trying our app, it really means a lot to us!
Great Idea
Response from developer
This is awesome to hear! Getting time back for real-life stuff is exactly what we hope Arc helps with. So glad it’s making a difference for you!
Love it
Response from developer
Thanks so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear Arc has helped you get off your phone and build healthier habits. Breaking the short-form dopamine cycle is no small thing, and it’s awesome that Arc is helping you tackle that goal this year.
Getting Back To Touching Grass
It’s ridiculous how such a big change came from an app, but it makes sense when you consider the design. The basis for my addiction to Instagram was my total disassociation with time (and thinking). The design of the arc nudges are genius because of how obnoxious they are—always reminding you that you’re doing nothing of value. As such, disassociation is impossible. However, if the nudges don’t deter you, the session limits will. When you finally hit your session limit, the decision to keep using the app is taken out of your hand. You’re just totally locked out, which forces you to find something else to do.
One of the best things about this app though, is how customizable it is. What may work for me may not work for you. For example, my wife (who also uses and loves this app), doesn’t like the nudges and doesn’t find them helpful, so she’s turned them off. Her session limits and target apps are also different than mine. In this way, even though our methods are different, our results are the same—less wasted time!
This app is such a great value and I can’t see myself without it. Do yourself a favor, give it a try and get your life back!
Response from developer
Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share what changed for you and how your habits evolved over time. Hearing that Arc helped you reconnect with real-life activities, and that the flexibility worked differently for you and your wife but led to the same result, genuinely means a lot to us. We’re so glad it’s been such a positive part of your day-to-day.
