Comparison

Arc vs MindTrack

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

MindTrack

Features
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Most journaling apps tell you what to write. MindTrack lets you write your own questions - and asks them gently, in your own rhythm. Add your own prompts. "What am I avoiding?" "What did I learn today?" "How's my energy?" - whatever you actually want to track. MindTrack delivers them as soft notifications throughout the day, so you capture moments as they happen, not at a desk before bed. WHY MINDTRACK • You write the questions. Pick from suggestions or create your own. • Reminded gently. Up to 3 active questions, scheduled at your pace. • Tags + insights. Mark moments with custom tags. See patterns over weeks and months in clean, calm charts. • Stays private. No cloud, no account, no telemetry. Everything lives on your device. • AI-ready export. One tap exports your tracking as Markdown. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Pick or write your daily questions - short, intentional prompts • Get gentle notifications at times that fit your day • Answer in seconds with optional tags ("work", "rest", "ideas") • Browse your history on a heatmap calendar • See which tags dominate your week, month, year • Export your tracking as Markdown - for AI analysis or backup • Light & dark mode, both designed to feel like a quiet notebook DESIGN MindTrack uses serif typography for questions and a warm, calm palette. It's intentionally not a busy app - open it, answer, close it. Built with iOS in mind: Liquid Glass tabs, native notifications. PRIVACY Your entries never leave your device. There's no account, no sync, no telemetry. We literally cannot read your data - there's no server. Privacy: https://melihoztu.github.io/mindtrack-privacy-policy/ Terms (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Arc4 screens
MindTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindTrack at 15.1 against Arc's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 MindTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arc versus MindTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcMindTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArc Labs LLC (MT)Melih Ramazan Oeztuerk

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
2 purchases

MindTrack

Subscriptions2
  • MindTrack Pro$0.991 Month
  • MindTrack Pro Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindTrack free?
MindTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arc or MindTrack have ads?
Neither Arc nor MindTrack shows ads.

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