Comparison

CoramBAAF vs ARC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CoramBAAF

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The CoramBAAF app gives users the ability to read their CoramBAAF eBook purchases. Manage and add more titles to your library via your iPhone or iPad.

About

ARC

Engage with stories by making choices that shape the narrative and lead to unique endings. Explore various genres, from romance to fantasy, with both short reads and full-length books. An AI companion can help guide your decisions.

Highlights
  • Interactive stories with branching paths
  • Short stories for quick reads
  • Full-length books with multiple endings
  • AI companion for decision guidance
  • Audio narration for chapters
  • Regularly added new stories
Features
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Stories you don't just read, you control. No gems. No ads. No walls. Try the first chapter of all the books on ARC. One flat price unlocks every chapter of every book. Make choices that change what happens next. Follow branching paths across romance, thriller, fantasy, mystery, and more — with endings that are genuinely yours. Got five minutes? ARC Shorts are complete interactive stories built for your next break. Want to go deeper? Full-length books with multiple endings are waiting. Features: • Interactive stories where your choices matter • 3–10 minute story shorts for quick, immersive reads • Full-length interactive books with multiple endings • Kiro AI companion to guide your decisions • Audio narration available for every chapter • New stories added regularly Pick a story, make your choices, and see where your path leads. Perfect for fans of interactive stories, story-driven games, and readers who want a more immersive experience. Download ARC and start your first story today. Every choice is yours. Every ending is earned. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CoramBAAF4 screens
ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ARC at 2 against CoramBAAF's —. CoramBAAF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoramBAAF sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ARC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CoramBAAF versus ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoramBAAFARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCORAM ACADEMY LIMITEDFishybear LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

CoramBAAF

One-time8
  • Pack of 3 Credits$2.99
  • Pack of 8 Credits$7.99
  • Pack of 10 Credits$9.99
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  • Pack of 11 Credits$10.99
  • Pack of 13 Credits$12.99
  • Pack of 15 Credits$14.99
  • Pack of 18 Credits$17.99
  • Pack of 19 Credits$18.99
4 purchases

ARC

Subscriptions4
  • ARC Reader7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ARC Reader Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • ARC Reader7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • ARC Reader Plus7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is CoramBAAF free?
CoramBAAF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARC free?
ARC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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