# Arc: Screen Time Control — Block apps. Stop scrolling. > Screen time control app with session limits, nudges, and analytics. (iPhone/iPad app by Arc Labs LLC (MT).) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) - Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 45 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-11-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-07 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews.md ## What is Arc? THE ARC DIFFERENCE Arc doesn't just block apps - it redirects your attention with a powerful three-part system: - Session Limits: Automatic breaks when a session has reached the set limit. No more unintentional doomscroll sessions. Daily limits are not helpful when the problem is getting sucked into the scroll hole and not realizing it. That's why we built session limits! - Smart Nudges: Gentle reminders about your to-dos while you scroll - Integrated To-Do Lists: Track what really matters, all in one place - Advanced Analytics: Track every session with precision. See exactly when you close apps yourself (exits) vs. when the timer saves you (lockouts). Discover your most addicting apps through unblock tracking, identify your best and worst self-control patterns, and get AI-powered recommendations tailored to YOUR behavior. No more guessing where to improve, the data shows you exactly which apps need stricter limits, where you're building great habits, and actionable steps to reduce your screen time based on real patterns, not generic advice or behavior patterns. HOW IT WORKS Select your distracting apps (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) Add your daily tasks and goals Get Nudged with your to-do tasks when you're mindlessly scrolling Session Limits create automatic breaks after extended sessions Watch scrolling turn into productivity BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE Set your bedtime to switch from productivity Nudges to Sleep Reminders. Arc adapts to help you make better use of your time all day long. PERFECT FOR: People who unconsciously doomscroll and want to stop Professionals who lose focus to social media Students procrastinating on assignments Anyone who wants to build healthy daily habits Scroll Goblins People tired of feeling guilty after doomscrolling START SEEING RESULTS Reclaim hours of your day Complete the tasks you've been avoiding Track scrolling habits through intelligent insights Build habits that stick Rebuild a healthy relationship with social media Feel accomplished, not guilty Download Arc and turn scrolling into productivity. Your goals are waiting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://arcapp.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://arcapp.io/privacy-policy ## Key features - Session limits for automatic breaks - Smart nudges for to-do reminders - Integrated to-do lists - Advanced session analytics - AI-powered recommendations - Bedtime mode with sleep reminders ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Arc Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year | | Arc Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month | | Arc Pro (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews.md ### 2/5 — why. *2026-08-02* I literally spent 15 minutes writing my goals and then it told me to subscribe to the app. This wasted so much of my time and I don’t understand why we can’t just help others in a kind way rather than having to earn money out of it. Please make a way to do it free. ### 1/5 — A great app, if you weren’t forced into a subscription *2026-07-13* Im not paying a monthly subscription to use this app. Nope, most screen time apps will make a subscription a part of a pro tier and still keep basic functionality free. Why cant arc be like that? Anyways I wont change how I feel about this app unless arc allows me to at least have SOME free functionality. ### 3/5 — Glitch? *2026-06-09* I was loving using the blocking feature of this app until today it glitched out and is saying I’ve only spent 54 minutes on Instagram (I’ve spent way more) and will not lock me out even after spending 30 minutes on Instagram (the app it’s supposed to block). I was wondering if there’s a way to fix this (I use the free version) **Developer response:** 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! ### 2/5 — Not working *2026-03-27* Cool idea but not working for me. I set everything up right but the session timer isn’t going up. Hope they fix it **Developer response:** 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! ### 5/5 — Great Idea *2026-01-19* Has given me so much time for real life activities. No more wasting time scrolling. **Developer response:** 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! ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-01-07* Great app!! Really got my off my phone and building healthier habits. New years goal is to fix that broken dopamine cycle of watching short form content, and this is clearly the best way to do that! **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Getting Back To Touching Grass *2025-12-01* I was 100% addicted to my phone when I first downloaded this app. Endlessly doomscrolling up to an hour at a time. I knew it was a waste of time, but I truly couldn’t stop myself from scrolling—it was just too easy to keep swiping. Ever since getting this app, my habits have changed so significantly it’s remarkable. At first, I would frequently hit my session limits for Instagram, even though it was set at a lengthy 20 minutes. Now, months later, this app has trained me out of wasting time on Instagram (and other apps). I rarely hit the session limits now and have started naturally spending my free time doing something better like playing guitar or reading. 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! **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Easy way to reduce scrolling! *2025-11-26* Love this app! It’s seriously helped me cut down my screen time without feeling restrictive. I had no idea how much time I’d get back just by scrolling less—suddenly I’m actually doing things again instead of getting sucked into my phone. The nudges are super helpful, and I really like that you can pick which apps to track. **Developer response:** Love hearing this, thank you! It’s amazing how much time you get back once the scrolling slows down, and we’re really happy Arc helped make that feel natural instead of restrictive. Glad the nudges and individual app tracking have been working well for you. ### 5/5 — An app to keep me off my phone *2025-11-25* The all to keep me off all the other apps. Love the screen time stats and todo list all in once. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the love! We’re glad Arc is helping keep you off other apps and that the screen time stats and to-do list in one place have been useful for you. Appreciate you using Arc! ### 5/5 — The Best Screentime App *2025-11-23* I’ve tried the apple screentime app, BePresent, and Opal and I like Arc the most hands down. Blending productivity with screentime is a home run. I get so much more done now & my screentime was slashed in half. Love u Arc! **Developer response:** This means so much, thank you! We felt the same way after trying other screen time tools, which is why we built Arc in the first place. Hearing that your screen time was cut in half and you’re getting more done honestly makes our day! ## Frequently asked questions about Arc ### What is Arc's main purpose? Arc is designed to help users reduce unintentional doomscrolling and increase productivity. It achieves this through session limits, smart nudges, and integrated to-do lists, aiming to transform scrolling time into productive time. ### How does Arc's session limit feature work? Session limits automatically create breaks when a set time limit for an app is reached. This prevents users from getting caught in extended, unintentional scrolling sessions. ### Does Arc offer any insights into user behavior? Yes, Arc provides advanced analytics to track every session, differentiating between user-initiated exits and timer-based lockouts. It identifies addicting apps and offers AI-powered recommendations based on real user patterns. ### What are the subscription options for Arc Pro? Arc Pro is available through a monthly subscription at $8.99 per month or an annual subscription for $49.99 per year. Both plans offer a 7-day free trial. ### Is Arc available on multiple devices? Arc is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to manage their screen time across these platforms. ### How often is Arc updated? The latest version of Arc is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on March 16, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements. ### What is the age rating for Arc? Arc has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to manage their digital habits. ### Does Arc have ads? No, Arc is ad-free, allowing users to focus on their productivity without interruptions from advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.13 — 2026-08-03 Blocking, on your terms. SCHEDULED BLOCKING Choose the hours that matter, like weekdays 9 to 5 or every evening, and your distracting apps simply won't open. Set one schedule for everything, or give any app its own. BLOCK INDEFINITELY Need something gone for a while? Block a single app, or every app you track, until you decide to turn it back on. TIMED BREAKS Genuinely need a blocked app? Take a break of 5 to 30 minutes. It unblocks, then blocks itself again when the time is up, so there's nothing to remember. A CLEAN SLATE EVERY DAY Switch on daily reset and any limits you loosened during the day snap back to your defaults overnight. SEE IT AT A GLANCE Every app now shows its blocking schedule right in your list. Tap it to jump straight to the settings. BUILT AROUND WHAT DRIVES YOU Faith is now one of the goals you can pick during setup, with tasks, habits and reminders that fit. ### 1.0.12 — 2026-06-30 Stay off your phone, protect your focus, and get back to your real life. ### 1.0.11 — 2026-06-13 The best version of your relationship with your phone starts here. ### 1.0.9 — 2026-04-29 We’ve introduced a free version of Arc. Start building better screen time habits today! ### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-16 Free version now available! 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