Comparison

ARC vs golnar

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

Head to head
About

ARC

Features
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This app contains the visual puzzles of the ARC-AGI benchmark. Each puzzle follows a simple, hidden rule. Your task is to discover the rule and solve the puzzle. These are not tests of knowledge or memory. They are tests of fluid intelligence: the ability to reason and solve new problems. The ARC-AGI benchmark was created to provide a fair comparison between human and artificial intelligence. By using puzzles that do not rely on prior knowledge, it measures a machine's ability to learn and adapt. To date, no AI has been able to solve all of these puzzles. The app lets you engage with the very same problems researchers use, giving you a hands-on sense of what remains difficult for machines.

About

golnar

Explore the rich history and artistry of handmade Persian rugs. Identify origins, decode intricate motifs, understand materials, and master weaving techniques. Test your knowledge with a built-in quiz.

Highlights
  • Identify rug origins by region
  • Decode symbolic motifs
  • Understand materials like wool and silk
  • Learn weaving techniques
  • Test knowledge with a quiz
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golnar transforms the way you see a handmade Persian rug. Ever held a rug and wondered where it came from, who made it, or what its patterns mean? golnar gives you the knowledge to find out. ◆ IDENTIFY ORIGINS Learn to recognize rugs by region, from tribal nomadic weavings to the great weaving cities of Iran. ◆ DECODE MOTIFS Discover the meaning behind symbols, flowers, animals, and geometric patterns woven into every rug. ◆ UNDERSTAND MATERIALS Explore wool, silk, and cotton and what they reveal about a rug's quality and origin. ◆ MASTER TECHNIQUES Learn knot types, weaving structures, and the craftsmanship that separates an extraordinary rug from an ordinary one. ◆ TEST YOURSELF Take the built-in quiz and discover how much you really know about Persian rugs. Whether you just inherited a family heirloom, bought your first antique rug, or have admired Persian rugs for years, golnar is the mentor in your pocket you never had. Beautiful, visual, and crafted with the same care as the rugs it celebrates.

Screenshots

ARC2 screens
golnar4 screens

Verdict

The call

ARC and golnar are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARC ships an update every 10 days, golnar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ARC versus golnar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARCgolnar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackbelt LabsAtousa Design LLC

In-app purchases

None

ARC

No in-app purchases

None

golnar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARC free?
ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is golnar free?
golnar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARC or golnar have ads?
Neither ARC nor golnar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARC or golnar?
ARC ships an update every 10 days, and golnar every 8 days. Most recently, ARC was updated on September 10, 2026 and golnar on August 1, 2026.

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