# QuarterFull vs ARC

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuarterFull at every 3 days against ARC's every 2 weeks. QuarterFull also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). ARC's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 58%) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuarterFull sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for QuarterFull against 4.0 for ARC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARC has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of QuarterFull's written reviews are positive against 75% of ARC's.

QuarterFull ships an update every 3 days, ARC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuarterFull | ARC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarterfull-read-and-create/id6469601198/reviews) | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-interactive-stories/id6759538973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [QuarterFull Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893060627) | [Fishybear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/386484263) |

## What reviewers say

### QuarterFull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarterfull-read-and-create/id6469601198)

This app is a platform for both reading and writing stories, from full novels to short episodes. Discover trending titles, get notified about new chapters, and connect with a community of readers and writers. It offers a clean interface for easy navigation and finding your next favorite read.

**Highlights:** Publish full-length novels or bite-sized episodes, Discover trending and reader-approved stories, Receive notifications for new chapters and releases, Bookmark favorite titles, Clean and intuitive reading interface, Community discussions and comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuarterFull 프리미엄 | $5.99 | per month |
| Reader | $6.00 | per month |
| Basic First Purchase | $12.00 | per month |
| Basic | $12.00 | per month |
| Creator First Purchase | $36.00 | per month |
| Creator | $36.00 | per month |
| Studio First Purchase | $244.99 | per month |
| Studio | $244.99 | per month |
| 5000 포인트 충전 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 180,000 Credits First Purchase | $4.19 | one-time |
| 180,000 Credits | $6.00 | one-time |
| 1000 코인 충전 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3000 코인 충전 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50000 포인트 충전 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 코인 충전 | $39.99 | one-time |


### ARC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-interactive-stories/id6759538973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARC Reader | $9.99 | per month |
| ARC Reader Plus | $24.99 | per month |
| ARC Reader | $99.99 | per year |
| ARC Reader Plus | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuarterFull free?

QuarterFull is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuarterFull or ARC?

QuarterFull and ARC are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do QuarterFull or ARC have ads?

Neither QuarterFull nor ARC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuarterFull or ARC?

QuarterFull ships an update every 3 days, and ARC every 2 weeks. Most recently, QuarterFull was updated on October 27, 2026 and ARC on October 25, 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.*