Comparison

ObsessLess vs Arc

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

Head to head
About

ObsessLess

This app provides instant support and guidance for individuals experiencing OCD. It offers daily quests to build coping skills, an SOS button for overwhelming moments, and tools to work through intrusive thoughts and resist compulsions. It also features a safe community and educational resources.

Highlights
  • Daily quests for OCD coping skills
  • AI-powered SOS button for overwhelming moments
  • Tools to work through intrusive thoughts
  • Exercises to resist compulsions
  • Safe OCD community
  • Educational resources on OCD
  • Evidence-based ERP and ACT principles
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For when you can't access therapy right away or challenging moments hit at 3AM and there is no one there to support you. ObsessLess helps you with: DAILY QUESTS FOR BUILDING OCD COPING SKILLS Ollie guides you through short daily quests that help you face OCD step by step. Each quest takes about 10 minutes and focuses on one part of your OCD experience: intrusive thoughts, urges, or compulsions. You'll learn how to sit with anxiety, resist rituals, and build confidence over time. Every day brings a new quest that adapts to your progress, so you always know what to do next. SOS BUTTON FOR OVERWHELMING MOMENTS One tap connects you to Ollie, your AI OCD Support companion based on principles from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and ACT. Get voice-guided support that helps you practice resisting compulsions and sitting with intrusive thoughts. Unlike generic meditation apps, ObsessLess is designed specifically for OCD experiences. WORK THROUGH INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS Practice evidence-based strategies to face disturbing/intrusive thoughts without feeding the OCD cycle. Ollie teaches you approaches to defuse obsessions and recognize mental compulsions in real time. BUILD CONFIDENCE IN RESISTING COMPULSIONS Checking, counting, reassurance seeking, every compulsion keeps OCD going. ObsessLess walks you through exercises informed by ERP to break these habits and build skills your brain remembers. JOIN OUR SAFE OCD COMMUNITY Discover a safe OCD community designed to support your journey, without the possibility to ask for reassurance. Take part in polls and questions, and watch inspiring success stories from people working through OCD, real examples of facing intrusive thoughts and resisting compulsions using ERP approaches. LEARN ABOUT YOUR OCD Explore lessons and resources on OCD symptoms, evidence-based approaches, and coping strategies. Understand your OCD better and learn how to face it with science-backed tools. EVIDENCE-BASED OCD SUPPORT TOOLS Built with clinical expertise, ObsessLess uses principles from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), widely recognized as highly effective approaches for OCD. Step-by-step audio OCD meditation guides give you real exposure practice, wherever you are. PRIVACY & SECURITY GUARANTEED Fully encrypted conversations with zero data selling and no ads interrupting your journey. BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO WORKED THROUGH SEVERE OCD Designed by someone who's lived through severe OCD when no help was available. The support tool we wish existed during our most challenging moments. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ObsessLess is an AI-powered OCD support and educational tool, NOT a replacement for professional therapy or medical advice. It is designed to complement professional treatment, not replace it. This app does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. While our tools are based on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, they should ideally be used alongside professional care when possible. We understand access to OCD specialists isn't always feasible, which is why we created this app as an additional resource in your wellness toolkit. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact emergency services or a mental health professional immediately. For questions, contact support@obsessless.com Don't wait to start building your coping skills. Download ObsessLess now and take your first step toward working through OCD. Free to download, 7-day all-access trial included. After the trial, unlimited chat, SOS obsessions, SOS compulsion & full toolbox require a pro subscription. Panic-attack SOS, reassurance time-out and relapse check-in stay free. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.obsessless.com/terms-of-service Read the privacy policy here: https://www.obsessless.com/privacy-policy

About

Arc

This app provides a structured and private way to practice exposure therapy for anxiety. It guides users through creating and following exposure ladders, logging attempts, and tracking progress. Advanced features offer deeper insights and therapist-ready summaries.

Highlights
  • Build and edit exposure ladders
  • Log and track anxiety attempts
  • Monitor anxiety levels and outcomes
  • View progress trends and milestones
  • Utilize practical support tools
  • Export and import data
Features
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Arc helps you practice exposure therapy in a structured, private, and repeatable way. Choose a pack, follow a clear ladder, and log one attempt at a time with a defined target behavior. Arc is built for process-first progress: show up, follow your plan, and build tolerance through repetition. Outcomes still matter, but consistency is the foundation. You’ll also get lightweight motivation through practice points and level progress, without turning your recovery into a game. What you can do: - Build and edit your exposure ladder - Start or log attempts with clear target behaviors - Track predicted, peak, and end anxiety - Log outcomes and notes after each attempt - View progress trends and milestones over time - Use practical support tools between attempts - Export and import your data (JSON) Pro features include adaptive next-step suggestions, deeper analytics, therapist-ready summaries, and enhanced progress insights. Your data stays local on your device by default. Terms of Use: https://gradualexposurehelp.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://gradualexposurehelp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

ObsessLess4 screens
Arc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ObsessLess at 116 against Arc's 2. Arc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ObsessLess sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Arc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ObsessLess has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ObsessLess ships an update weekly, Arc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ObsessLess versus Arc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsessLessArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperObsessLess B.V.ZanaWorks LLC

Customer experience

ObsessLess

All ratings115 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

Arc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ObsessLess

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
1 purchases

Arc

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is ObsessLess free?
ObsessLess 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, ObsessLess or Arc?
Arc is rated higher. ObsessLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Arc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ObsessLess or Arc have ads?
Neither ObsessLess nor Arc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ObsessLess or Arc?
ObsessLess ships an update weekly, and Arc every 3 days. Most recently, ObsessLess was updated on October 28, 2026 and Arc on October 24, 2026.

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