# Arc vs Luvu

Arc and Luvu both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 37% of Luvu's. Luvu's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (308 vs 25). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Luvu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luvu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luvu has 308 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 37% of Luvu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, Luvu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Luvu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luvu-screen-time-control/id6755830431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **308** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Luvu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823093740) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Luvu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luvu-screen-time-control/id6755830431)

This app helps you control screen time and boost productivity by blocking distracting apps and launching focus sessions. It uses gamification and emotional coaching to help you break bad habits and build healthier routines.

**Highlights:** Auto-enforced focus sessions, Distraction blocking, Personalized habit building, Game-like retention, Emotional accountability, Daily rituals and wins

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luvu Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Luvu Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Luvu Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Luvu Plus | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Luvu free?

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

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

Luvu is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Luvu averages 4.6 from 308 ratings.

### Do Arc or Luvu have ads?

Neither Arc nor Luvu shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Luvu every 4 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 9, 2026 and Luvu on October 17, 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.*