# Arc vs Rewired

The clearest difference is rating: Rewired at 4.8 against Arc's 4.4. Rewired also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 25). Arc's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, 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 Rewired sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewired holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewired has 1.3K 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 45% of Rewired'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, Rewired every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Rewired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [DARYA KOSTYUCHEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866715149) |

## 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 |


### Rewired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525)

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life activities with tokens. Earn tokens through healthy habits to unlock screen time guilt-free, fostering focus and discipline.

**Highlights:** Brainrot recovery system, Earn tokens by recharging your brain, Spend tokens on screen time, AI-verified habit completion, 3D brain mascot and health meter, Built-in focus tools

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Rewired free?

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

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

Rewired is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Rewired averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Arc or Rewired have ads?

Neither Arc nor Rewired shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rewired every 9 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rewired on September 24, 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.*