Phoneless vs Arc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoneless
This app encourages you to walk more by converting your daily steps into minutes you can spend in distracting apps. Set a step goal and choose which apps to limit. Once your minutes are used up, you'll need to move to earn more time.
- Convert steps to app time
- Limit distracting apps
- Set daily step goals
- Earn minutes by walking
- Subscription for full access
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Walk more, scroll less. Phoneless turns your daily steps into the time you’re allowed in distracting apps. How it works - Choose the apps you want to limit (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat). - Set your daily step goal. - Phoneless converts your steps into minutes you can spend in those apps. Run out of minutes? Time to move. This feature is available with a Phoneless subscription, which includes access to all app functions and regular updates. Terms of Use: https://glowupllc.com/#phoneless-tos Privacy Policy: https://glowupllc.com/#phoneless-pp
Arc
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting session limits and providing smart nudges for your to-do lists. It offers advanced analytics to understand your scrolling habits and offers AI-powered recommendations for improvement.
- Session limits for automatic breaks
- Smart nudges for to-do reminders
- Integrated to-do lists
- Advanced session analytics
- AI-powered recommendations
- Bedtime mode with sleep reminders
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THE ARC DIFFERENCE Arc doesn't just block apps - it redirects your attention with a powerful three-part system: - Session Limits: Automatic breaks when a session has reached the set limit. No more unintentional doomscroll sessions. Daily limits are not helpful when the problem is getting sucked into the scroll hole and not realizing it. That's why we built session limits! - Smart Nudges: Gentle reminders about your to-dos while you scroll - Integrated To-Do Lists: Track what really matters, all in one place - Advanced Analytics: Track every session with precision. See exactly when you close apps yourself (exits) vs. when the timer saves you (lockouts). Discover your most addicting apps through unblock tracking, identify your best and worst self-control patterns, and get AI-powered recommendations tailored to YOUR behavior. No more guessing where to improve, the data shows you exactly which apps need stricter limits, where you're building great habits, and actionable steps to reduce your screen time based on real patterns, not generic advice or behavior patterns. HOW IT WORKS Select your distracting apps (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) Add your daily tasks and goals Get Nudged with your to-do tasks when you're mindlessly scrolling Session Limits create automatic breaks after extended sessions Watch scrolling turn into productivity BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE Set your bedtime to switch from productivity Nudges to Sleep Reminders. Arc adapts to help you make better use of your time all day long. PERFECT FOR: People who unconsciously doomscroll and want to stop Professionals who lose focus to social media Students procrastinating on assignments Anyone who wants to build healthy daily habits Scroll Goblins People tired of feeling guilty after doomscrolling START SEEING RESULTS Reclaim hours of your day Complete the tasks you've been avoiding Track scrolling habits through intelligent insights Build habits that stick Rebuild a healthy relationship with social media Feel accomplished, not guilty Download Arc and turn scrolling into productivity. Your goals are waiting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://arcapp.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://arcapp.io/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phoneless at 5.0 against Arc's 4.4. Arc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Phoneless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phoneless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 25 respectively.
Phoneless ships an update every 4 weeks, Arc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoneless | Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 4.4 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glow Up | Arc Labs LLC (MT) |
Customer experience
Phoneless
Arc
In-app purchases
Phoneless
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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- Monthly$17.991 Month
- One Time Offer$19.991 Year
- Annual subscription$29.991 Year
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Arc
- Arc Pro (Weekly)$5.997 Days
- Arc Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Arc Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year








