Comparison

Arc vs one hour

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arc

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
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THE ARC DIFFERENCE Arc doesn't just block apps - it redirects your attention with a powerful three-part system: - Session Limits: Automatic breaks when a session has reached the set limit. No more unintentional doomscroll sessions. Daily limits are not helpful when the problem is getting sucked into the scroll hole and not realizing it. That's why we built session limits! - Smart Nudges: Gentle reminders about your to-dos while you scroll - Integrated To-Do Lists: Track what really matters, all in one place - Advanced Analytics: Track every session with precision. See exactly when you close apps yourself (exits) vs. when the timer saves you (lockouts). Discover your most addicting apps through unblock tracking, identify your best and worst self-control patterns, and get AI-powered recommendations tailored to YOUR behavior. No more guessing where to improve, the data shows you exactly which apps need stricter limits, where you're building great habits, and actionable steps to reduce your screen time based on real patterns, not generic advice or behavior patterns. HOW IT WORKS Select your distracting apps (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) Add your daily tasks and goals Get Nudged with your to-do tasks when you're mindlessly scrolling Session Limits create automatic breaks after extended sessions Watch scrolling turn into productivity BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE Set your bedtime to switch from productivity Nudges to Sleep Reminders. Arc adapts to help you make better use of your time all day long. PERFECT FOR: People who unconsciously doomscroll and want to stop Professionals who lose focus to social media Students procrastinating on assignments Anyone who wants to build healthy daily habits Scroll Goblins People tired of feeling guilty after doomscrolling START SEEING RESULTS Reclaim hours of your day Complete the tasks you've been avoiding Track scrolling habits through intelligent insights Build habits that stick Rebuild a healthy relationship with social media Feel accomplished, not guilty Download Arc and turn scrolling into productivity. Your goals are waiting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://arcapp.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://arcapp.io/privacy-policy

About

one hour

This app helps you manage your daily screen time by setting a budget and blocking apps once your time is up. It offers customizable modes and tracks your usage history to promote intentional app usage and reclaim your attention.

Highlights
  • Set daily screen time budgets
  • Start intentional usage sessions
  • Block apps when time expires
  • Live session countdown
  • Customizable modes and controls
  • Usage metrics and history
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“Just 5 more minutes” turns into another 30. You already know the scroll is costing you. What you need isn’t more guilt, or some gamified way to “earn” your apps back - you need a system that’s simple to use and that works WITH your self-control. OneHour is built for that: 1) Set a daily screen time budget. 2) Start a session when you’re actually ready to use your apps. - This is where you become INTENTIONAL about how much time you want to scroll. 3) When time’s up, the apps are shielded again. No tricks, no workarounds - just a clear rule that makes you feel the weight of every minute. Plus - Live session countdown on Dynamic Island and the lock screen. - Modes and controls that let you match the rigidity to your life (tighter when you need it, a little room when you don’t). - Metrics and history so you can see whether you’re actually improving. OneHour doesn’t want your attention. It wants to give it back to you. Full access to all features requires an active subscription. Free to download and try. Privacy Policy: https://www.one-hour.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.one-hour.app/terms Contact: https://www.one-hour.app/contact

Screenshots

Arc4 screens
one hour4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arc and one hour both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of one hour's written reviews are positive against 64% of Arc's. Arc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and one hour sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Arc against 4.3 for one hour. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 100% of one hour's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, one hour every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arc versus one hour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcone hour
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArc Labs LLC (MT)Nicholas Procaccio

Customer experience

Arc

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

one hour

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arc

Subscriptions3
  • Arc Pro (Weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Arc Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Arc Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

one hour

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Unlimited (1 Year)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is one hour free?
one hour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arc or one hour?
one hour is rated higher. Arc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while one hour averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Arc or one hour have ads?
one hour shows ads; Arc does not.
Which is updated more often, Arc or one hour?
Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and one hour every 11 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on November 5, 2026 and one hour on November 5, 2026.

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