# Arc vs Meet Future Self

The clearest difference is rating: Meet Future Self at 5.0 against Arc's 4.3. Meet Future Self also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Arc's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Meet Future Self sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meet Future Self holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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 point the same way: 64% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Meet Future Self's.

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, Meet Future Self daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Meet Future Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meet-future-self-goal-tracker/id6778960136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Flowriz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246562246) |

## 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 |


### Meet Future Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meet-future-self-goal-tracker/id6778960136)

This app helps you achieve your goals by connecting you with your future self. It provides personalized daily plans, motivational letters, and allows you to write back for guidance. Track your progress visually and receive monthly reports to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** AI-generated personalized letters, Write back to your future self, Customizable goal setting, Daily practice timeline, Visual progress tracking, Monthly progress reports, Choice of voice personas

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Founders Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Founders Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Meet Future Self free?

Meet Future Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arc or Meet Future Self?

Meet Future Self is rated higher. Arc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Meet Future Self averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Arc or Meet Future Self have ads?

Neither Arc nor Meet Future Self shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arc or Meet Future Self?

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Meet Future Self daily. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Meet Future Self on October 31, 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.*