# Arc vs Monarch

The clearest difference is rating: Arc at 4.3 against Monarch's 4.1. Arc also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Monarch's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Monarch sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monarch has 94 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arc ships an update every 4 days, Monarch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Monarch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-ranked-workout-planner/id6743083773/reviews)** | [4.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-leveling-workout-rpg/id6754510739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 85 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tegveer Bhatti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781722063) | [Vidur Saini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827650731) |

## What reviewers say

### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-ranked-workout-planner/id6743083773)

This app generates personalized workout plans based on your fitness goals and stats. It offers tailored routines to help you achieve your dream physique. Personalized plans require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plans, Goal-based physique planning, User stat integration, Customizable routines, Routine suggestions

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |


### Monarch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-leveling-workout-rpg/id6754510739)

Transform your fitness routine into an anime-inspired adventure. Complete daily workout quests, earn experience points, and level up through multiple ranks. Sync with Apple Health and track your progress with a comprehensive dashboard.

**Highlights:** Gamified daily workout quests, XP and leveling system, 8-rank progression system, Curated training library, Guilds and leaderboards, Progress tracking dashboard

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monarch Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Monarch Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Gold Pouch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arise Rune | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Satchel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monarch Lifetime Silver | $59.99 | one-time |
| Monarch Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Monarch Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Monarch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arc or Monarch?

Arc is rated higher. Arc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Monarch averages 4.1 from 94 ratings.

### Do Arc or Monarch have ads?

Neither Arc nor Monarch shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 4 days, and Monarch weekly. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monarch 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.*