# CE5 Contact vs ARC Edu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARC Edu at 100% against CE5 Contact's 40%. ARC Edu also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.6). CE5 Contact's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (205 vs 7). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ARC Edu is free to download; CE5 Contact costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ARC Edu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE5 Contact has 205 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CE5 Contact's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARC Edu's.

CE5 Contact ships an update monthly, ARC Edu every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CE5 Contact | ARC Edu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce5-contact/id1499236474/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-edu/id6476969032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sirius Technology Advanced Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/606702442) | [ARC Educational, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728412348) |

## What reviewers say

### CE5 Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce5-contact/id1499236474)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Education, #182 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app guides users in initiating peaceful contact with extraterrestrial civilizations using established protocols. It offers training materials, step-by-step guidance, and tools to connect with like-minded individuals. Features include offline access to core processes and a library of resources.

**Highlights:** Official training materials, Step-by-step CE5 process guide, Networking for like-minded individuals, Comprehensive equipment list, Extensive media library, Offline mode for core processes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome!!
- 🚀 So far so good!
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Spectacular
- 🚀 A must get App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 I can't log in!
- 🐛 Paid & can't log in
- 🐛 Does not load
- 🐛 Can't sign in
- 🐛 Couldn't create an account

**Reported bugs**

- Crop circle tones in contact don't play
- App is glitching, gets stuck or just closes
- Audio doesn't work when you push play
- Sounds don't play
- Meditations and recordings stopped working after a week

**Requested features**

- Messaging Notification option will facilitate networking effectiveness
- Create a 'create a post' or 'create a group' section on the app
- Add a message board for local CE5 groups
- Allow users to change their account username, email and mobile number
- Improve profile features for the Network section


### ARC Edu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-edu/id6476969032)

This app offers crypto educational courses to help users understand the world of digital assets. Engage with user communities to get questions answered and join classes for deeper learning.

**Highlights:** Crypto educational courses, User communities, Q&A forums, Interactive classes, Digital asset education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CE5 Contact free?

CE5 Contact costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ARC Edu free?

ARC Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CE5 Contact or ARC Edu?

ARC Edu is rated higher. CE5 Contact averages 3.6 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while ARC Edu averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do CE5 Contact or ARC Edu have ads?

ARC Edu shows ads; CE5 Contact does not.

### Which is updated more often, CE5 Contact or ARC Edu?

CE5 Contact ships an update monthly, and ARC Edu every 2 weeks. Most recently, CE5 Contact was updated on October 24, 2026 and ARC Edu on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*