# Arc vs one hour

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | one hour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-hour-screen-time-budget/id6762233928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Nicholas Procaccio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797427798) |

## 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 |


### one hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-hour-screen-time-budget/id6762233928)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*