# Arc vs Reframe

The clearest difference is rating: Reframe at 5.0 against Arc's 4.4. Reframe also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Arc's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). 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 Reframe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reframe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arc has 25 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Reframe's.

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, Reframe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Reframe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-screen-time-control/id6752133918/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-tasks-and-calendar/id6782385151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Labs LLC (MT)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838190035) | [Lucas Gordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782385153) |

## 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 |


### Reframe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-tasks-and-calendar/id6782385151)

This app integrates tasks, goals, and calendar events into a unified platform. An AI scheduler helps fit work into your day without overwhelm, and you can track progress towards objectives by tagging tasks. It syncs with Google Calendar and Outlook for a consolidated view.

**Highlights:** Unified task, goal, and calendar management, AI-powered scheduling (Meridian), Objective progress tracking, Google Calendar and Outlook integration, Built-in notepad, Customizable reminders, Repeat tasks and events

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reframe Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Reframe Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Reframe free?

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

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

Reframe is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Reframe averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Arc or Reframe have ads?

Neither Arc nor Reframe shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reframe every 6 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 9, 2026 and Reframe on October 6, 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.*