# Arc vs Reset

The clearest difference is monetization model: Arc at freemium against Reset's subscription. Arc also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 44%). Reset's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Reset sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.3 for Reset. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 60 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 44% of Reset's.

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, Reset every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Reset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews)** | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Life Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800522741) |

## 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 |


### Reset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by earning screen time through healthy behaviors. It acts as a behavioral operating system, rewarding effort with access to your device and providing insights into your reward system.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through effort, Track daily dopamine balance, Measure behavior's impact on reward system, Dopamine Age comparison, Recovery-based performance insights, Real-time feedback on dopamine and unlocked minutes, Pattern insights for focus drops

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Reset free?

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

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

Arc is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Reset averages 4.3 from 60 ratings.

### Do Arc or Reset have ads?

Neither Arc nor Reset shows ads.

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

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