# SelfQuest vs Arc

The clearest difference is rating: SelfQuest at 4.1 against Arc's 3.0. SelfQuest also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Arc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfQuest sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelfQuest holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SelfQuest has 490 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, Arc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfQuest | Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-level-up-your-reality/id6757163164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 152 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) | [Daniel Holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864968817) |

## What reviewers say

### SelfQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329)

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

**Highlights:** Hero creation and progression, Gamified quests for habits, Guilds for social accountability, PvP hero battles, Character customization with gear, Customizable quests

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monarch Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monarch Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Monarch Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Bundle E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle A | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely changed how I stay consistent
- 🎮 Turning fitness into a game
- 🎯 Keeps me motivated and on track
- 🕹️ Fun and accountability
- 💪 Helped me get stronger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version prevents free quests
- 🐛 Bugs with daily quest resets
- 🤔 Unclear how to progress and upgrade
- 🤖 Lack of explanation on mechanics
- 🕹️ Combat feels slow and boring

**Reported bugs**

- Daily quest resets not working
- Strava connection limit reached
- Ads not working as intended
- Inability to edit username
- Gear and progress loss issues

**Requested features**

- Add more free quests and content
- Improve the combat system
- Make quests more visually engaging
- Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
- Integrate with more fitness trackers


### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-level-up-your-reality/id6757163164)

Transform your fitness journey into a game with personalized workouts that earn you experience points and help you climb the ranks. Track your progress, maintain streaks, and receive structured guidance for every session.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout generation, Gamified progression system, Daily structured workouts, XP and stat leveling, Streak tracking, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Arc Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Arc Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfQuest free?

SelfQuest 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, SelfQuest or Arc?

SelfQuest is rated higher. SelfQuest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Arc averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SelfQuest or Arc have ads?

Arc shows ads; SelfQuest does not.

### Which is updated more often, SelfQuest or Arc?

SelfQuest ships an update every 4 days, and Arc every 3 days. Most recently, SelfQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arc on October 7, 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.*