# Arc vs Yeti

The clearest difference is rating: Arc at 4.3 against Yeti's 3.0. Arc also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 4). Yeti's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Yeti sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arc has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 67% of Yeti'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, Yeti every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Yeti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeti-screen-time-pet/id6759967841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Myrtle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826395478) |

## 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 |


### Yeti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeti-screen-time-pet/id6759967841)

This app uses a virtual pet to help you manage your phone habits. It tracks your screen time for chosen apps and reflects your usage through the pet's emotional state, encouraging healthier digital habits through awareness rather than strict blocking.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet companion, Real-time screen time tracking, Emotional feedback based on usage, Customizable app targets, Gentle usage nudges, Awareness-based habit change

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yeti Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yeti Pro Monthly 7-day Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Yeti Pro Yearly (Sale) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yeti Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yeti Pro Yearly 7-day Trial | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Yeti free?

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

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

Arc is rated higher. Arc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Yeti averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Arc or Yeti have ads?

Neither Arc nor Yeti shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yeti every 5 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Yeti on October 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.*