# Arc Timeline 4 vs Path

The clearest difference is rating: Path at 4.5 against Arc Timeline 4's 3.9. Path also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). Arc Timeline 4's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc Timeline 4 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Path sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Path holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arc Timeline 4 has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Arc Timeline 4's written reviews are positive against 100% of Path's.

Arc Timeline 4 ships an update weekly, Path every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc Timeline 4 | Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-timeline-4/id6740688708/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-precision-timeline/id6758724528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Bruce Greenfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/444610547) | [Yanbing Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843220046) |

## What reviewers say

### Arc Timeline 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-timeline-4/id6740688708)

This app automatically tracks your location history, including how you travel and how long you stay at places. It learns your habits to provide a detailed, searchable timeline of your daily life, offering insights into your activity and health metrics.

**Highlights:** Automatic background location recording, Smart learning engine for place recognition, Detects over 20 activity types, Searchable trip and place history, Health and activity insights (heart rate, calories), Data stored on device with optional iCloud backup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $179.99 | one-time |


### Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-precision-timeline/id6758724528)

This app automatically creates a private timeline of your movements, places visited, and photos taken. It focuses on remembering your personal days without live tracking or sharing your location. A free version offers recent history, while Pro unlocks complete data and advanced insights.

**Highlights:** Automatic journey and stay detection, Movement mode recognition (walk, bike, drive), Photo integration into timeline, Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Apple Health integration, Detailed activity insights and trends, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc Timeline 4 free?

Arc Timeline 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Path free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arc Timeline 4 or Path?

Path is rated higher. Arc Timeline 4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Path averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arc Timeline 4 or Path have ads?

Neither Arc Timeline 4 nor Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arc Timeline 4 or Path?

Arc Timeline 4 ships an update weekly, and Path every 10 days. Most recently, Arc Timeline 4 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Path on September 24, 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.*