# Arc vs DoomLess

The clearest difference is monetization model: Arc at freemium against DoomLess's subscription. Arc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). DoomLess's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 DoomLess sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Arc against 4.5 for DoomLess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 50% of DoomLess's.

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, DoomLess every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | DoomLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomless-end-screen-addiction/id6758343816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 59 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) | [DAIKO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727060657) |

## 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 |


### DoomLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomless-end-screen-addiction/id6758343816)

Transform daily habits into a rewarding game to boost focus, reduce screen time, and cultivate a more intentional lifestyle. Earn rewards for completing real-life missions and build lasting habits through consistent progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified habit tracking, Focus session timer, Real-life mission completion, Streak multipliers, Social media distraction reduction, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is DoomLess free?

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

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

DoomLess is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while DoomLess averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Arc or DoomLess have ads?

DoomLess shows ads; Arc does not.

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

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and DoomLess every 4 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on September 23, 2026 and DoomLess on September 22, 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.*