# Dead Note vs Arc Search

The clearest difference is rating: Arc Search at 4.9 against Dead Note's 3.7. Arc Search also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 3). Dead Note's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arc Search holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arc Search has 25K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Note | Arc Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-note-notepad-notes/id1589232349/reviews) | **[4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-search-find-it-faster/id6472513080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ar-generation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559410832) | [The Browser Company of New York Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532550911) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-note-notepad-notes/id1589232349)

This app provides a secure and private way to store notes, using your password as the encryption key. Losing your password means losing access to your data, so it's designed for users who prioritize extreme data security.

**Highlights:** Password-based encryption, Data corruption on invalid password, Private note storage, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arc Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-search-find-it-faster/id6472513080)

This AI-powered mobile browser prioritizes speed and clarity, offering intelligent summarization and ad-free browsing. It adapts to your search style with voice commands and hands-free options, while maintaining a clutter-free, private online experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered search summarization, Voice search and hands-free browsing, Ad-free and tracker-blocking experience, Automatic tab archiving, Reader mode for focused content, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Absolutely in love with it
- 🚀 Exceptional
- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 Fabulous
- 🚀 Best browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Avoid if you don't want viruses
- 🐛 Please, stop with the AI
- 🐛 Arc is dead…
- 🐛 Mansplaining much?
- 🐛 Genuinely Disappointed

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot go past the icon choosing screen in the onboarding process
- Swipe gesture navigation issues
- Images not loading properly in background tabs
- Hyperlink to apps holding onto the page
- Inconsistent reader mode support compared to Safari

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save photos from summary
- Better tab management
- Sync with desktop Arc browser
- iPad app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Note free?

Dead Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arc Search free?

Arc Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Note or Arc Search?

Arc Search is rated higher. Dead Note averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Arc Search averages 4.9 from 25K ratings.

### Do Dead Note or Arc Search have ads?

Neither Dead Note nor Arc Search shows ads.

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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.*