# unhookd vs Arc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: unhookd at 100% against Arc's 64%. unhookd also leads on rating (4.7 vs 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. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

unhookd holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of unhookd's written reviews are positive against 64% of Arc's.

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, Arc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | unhookd | Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [unhookd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836481876) | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) |

## What reviewers say

### unhookd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475)

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

**Highlights:** Default-locked apps, Scheduled access slots, Mindful 'peek' feature, Healthy friction prompts, Usage insights and score, Focus on intentional use

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unhookd Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $129.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $149.99 | 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 unhookd free?

unhookd 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, unhookd or Arc?

unhookd is rated higher. unhookd averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Arc averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do unhookd or Arc have ads?

unhookd shows ads; Arc does not.

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

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arc every 2 weeks. Most recently, unhookd was updated on September 22, 2026 and Arc on September 23, 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.*