# Arcarae vs Drift by Slidebits

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arcarae at 217 against Drift by Slidebits's 3. Drift by Slidebits's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcarae sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Drift by Slidebits sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drift by Slidebits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcarae has 217 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Arcarae's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drift by Slidebits's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcarae | Drift by Slidebits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcarae/id6642661163/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-by-slidebits/id6759516278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcarae, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704227019) | [Olajide Ogundipe Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/940670952) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcarae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcarae/id6642661163)

Explore your inner world through guided AI journeys. Uncover hidden patterns and gain deeper self-understanding as your personal galaxy evolves with each session. Transform reflection into intention and discover who you are becoming.

**Highlights:** Guided AI journeys, Inner pattern discovery, Personalized galaxy evolution, Three distinct exploration realms, Insight Stars and constellations, Aurae for deeper exploration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chrysalis Membership (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Chrysalis Membership (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Metamorphosis Membership | $90.00 | per month |
| Crescent Arc Pass - Yearly | $350.00 | per year |
| 111 Aurae | $1.99 | one-time |
| 333 Aurae | $2.99 | one-time |
| 777 Aurae | $5.99 | one-time |
| 999 Aurae | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2222 Aurae | $16.99 | one-time |
| 8888 Aurae | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Mesmerizing and surreal experience
- 💖 Deeply comforting and safe
- 🌌 Unique and one-of-a-kind
- 💡 Thought-provoking and insightful
- 🌟 Beautifully designed and ethereal UI/UX

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❓ Confusing at times
- 🐌 Can be laggy
- 🗣️ Verbose responses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Consumes power too quickly
- Locked out for voicing opinions (reported in past update)
- Cannot sign up/login, error messages
- Email login not working

**Requested features**

- Improve responsiveness and optimization
- Ability to toggle response length for ADHD users
- Differentiate new insights with a different color glow
- Feedback loop for insights to improve the system
- Morning or nightly check-in functionality


### Drift by Slidebits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-by-slidebits/id6759516278)

Unwind, focus, or fall asleep faster with a collection of curated soundscapes. Enjoy relaxing ambient noises like rain and ocean waves without needing an internet connection or any setup. This app is designed to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

**Highlights:** Curated relaxing soundscapes, Offline playback, No login required, Ad-free experience, Reduces stress and anxiety, Improves sleep quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcarae free?

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

### Is Drift by Slidebits free?

Drift by Slidebits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcarae or Drift by Slidebits?

Drift by Slidebits is rated higher. Arcarae averages 4.8 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Drift by Slidebits averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Arcarae or Drift by Slidebits have ads?

Neither Arcarae nor Drift by Slidebits 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.*