Comparison

KeepFocus vs Arca

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

Head to head
About

KeepFocus

This app helps you cut screen time and build healthier digital habits by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers scheduling tools and usage insights to boost productivity and overcome attention challenges.

Highlights
  • Block any app or website
  • Schedule recurring focus hours
  • Track daily, weekly, and monthly usage stats
  • Boost productivity and focus
  • Digital detox and dopamine reset
  • Control social media and screen time
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KeepFocus – Block Distractions. Stay on Track. Thousands of students and professionals use KeepFocus to cut doomscrolling and reclaim their focus. KeepFocus is your all-in-one app and website blocker that helps you cut screen time, stay focused, and build healthier digital habits. Whether you’re studying, working, or escaping endless scrolling, KeepFocus makes it effortless to take back control. Powerful Blocking Tools - Block Any App or Site – From YouTube to Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Discord, and more. - Schedule recurring focus hours (e.g., weekdays 9 AM–5 PM). Stay Aware with Insights - See daily, weekly, and monthly usage stats to track your progress. Perfect for Anyone Who Wants to: - Boost productivity and focus - Overcome attention challenges like ADHD - Do a digital detox or dopamine reset - Practice digital minimalism - Control social media and screen time Reclaim your focus. Build better habits. KeepFocus. Free to download. KeepFocus Premium unlocks unlimited app & site blocks, Strict Mode, and unlimited focus timers. Support: support@pacifiq.io Terms of Use: https://www.trilliwon.com/apps/terms-and-conditions/

About

Arca

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Arca keeps useful links organized without turning your reading list into noise. Create focused collections and folders, save links in seconds, and return to what matters. Start in local mode without an account, or sign in with Google or Apple to sync your link library across devices. Share a page from Safari or another app, choose Arca, and save it directly to the collection and folder you want. With Arca you can: • Save links with page titles and notes • Organize links into collections and nested folders • Move and reorder saved links • Save directly from the iOS share sheet • Keep using your local library offline • Sync signed-in libraries across devices Forget the link. Keep the value. Privacy Policy: https://breakbook.notion.site/Arca-Privacy-Policy-39d0ed6ecbf481e9a300d861d6ce3b2a Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KeepFocus4 screens
Arca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arca at none against KeepFocus's shown. Arca also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. KeepFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Arca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KeepFocus versus Arca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepFocusArca
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacifiqMIN KYU KANG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

KeepFocus

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • 프로$17.991 Year
  • Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Arca

Subscriptions2
  • Arca Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Arca Basic Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is KeepFocus free?
KeepFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arca free?
Arca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeepFocus or Arca have ads?
KeepFocus shows ads; Arca does not.
Which is updated more often, KeepFocus or Arca?
KeepFocus ships an update every 8 days, and Arca every 8 days. Most recently, KeepFocus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arca on October 7, 2026.

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