# Phoneless vs Arc

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoneless | Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glow Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747715096) | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoneless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040)

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.

**Highlights:** Convert steps to app time, Limit distracting apps, Set daily step goals, Earn minutes by walking, Subscription for full access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| One Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Arc Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Arc Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoneless free?

Phoneless 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, Phoneless or Arc?

Phoneless is rated higher. Phoneless averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Arc averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Phoneless or Arc have ads?

Phoneless shows ads; Arc does not.

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

Phoneless ships an update every 4 weeks, and Arc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phoneless was updated on August 18, 2026 and Arc on September 23, 2026.

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