ARC Intel vs Marathon Meta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARC Intel
This companion app provides comprehensive data for ARC Raiders, including detailed item stats, crafting recipes, enemy weaknesses, and maps. Plan loadouts, track progress, and find materials quickly during gameplay.
- Item database with 550+ entries
- Loadout builder and planner
- Progress tracking for quests and blueprints
- Enemy weakness and loot drop information
- Interactive zoomable loot maps
- Trader inventories and workshop recipes
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ARC Intel: A Raiders Database - Your Ultimate Raid Companion Your complete ARC Raiders companion app featuring 550+ items with intelligent cross linking, advanced filtering, loadout building, progress tracking, real time events, and more! PERFECT FOR: • Quick reference during raids with premade loot maps • Planning and sharing optimal loadouts before dropping in • Tracking game completion progress • Learning enemy weaknesses and loot drops • Finding crafting materials and recipes • Browsing trader inventories and workshop upgrades 13 COMPLETE SECTIONS: WEAPONS • Detailed stats including damage, fire rate, range, DPS, and stability • Ammo types, magazine sizes, and firing modes • Filter by weapon type and rarity WEAPON MODS • Grips, stocks, barrels, magazines, and suppressors • Filter by mod slot and rarity • Crafting materials and workshop tier requirements • Compatible weapon information EQUIPMENT • Augments with Epic variant abilities • Shields, healing items, grenades, mines, gadgets • Filter by category and rarity • Complete stats and usage information LOOT & MATERIALS • Every crafting material and lootable item • Recycling chains • Stack sizes and prices • Filter by Materials, Components, Keys, Consumables, Valuables, and more • See which items are used in blueprints BLUEPRINTS • Track obtained blueprints with completion checkboxes • View exact crafting recipes and material requirements • Filter by workshop station required • Acquisition methods: Loot, Quest Rewards, Trial Rewards ARC ENEMIES • Complete database with variants and husks • Exploit weaknesses for faster takedowns • Loot drop tables for each type • XP rewards and threat level indicators • Combat strategy tips QUESTS • Complete quest database with objectives and rewards • Track progress with completion checkboxes • NPC requirements and locations • Quest chain navigation with previous/next quest linking • Detailed multi step objectives MAPS • High resolution zoomable loot maps • Special modifiers and map conditions • Perfect for mid raid reference on your phone TRADERS • Complete shop inventories for all traders • Item stock availability • Pricing and currency information WORKSHOP • All crafting recipes organized by station and level • Requirements for workshop upgrades • Crafting material lists SKILLS • Ability unlocks and upgrades • Stat bonuses and perks • Filter by stat category and skill tree PROJECTS • Stage by stage objectives and requirements • Track completion progress • Rewards and unlocks EVENTS • Active and upcoming events with countdown timers • Filter by map location SMART FEATURES: Intelligent Item Linking • Tap any item name to instantly view full details • Seamless navigation across all sections • Crafting recipes with tappable material links • Weapon mod compatibility at a glance Advanced Filtering • Multi select category, rarity, and loot area filters • Combine filters for precise searches • Search by name across all items • Filter by completion status Progress Tracking • Mark blueprints, quests, workbenches, and projects progress • Filter items by completion status LOADOUT BUILDER • Build custom loadouts with all in game items • Share loadouts via compact codes • Import community builds instantly • Upgrade to Pro for unlimited loadout slots FAVORITES • Bookmark essential items for quick access • Add personal notes to saved items • Filter favorites by section • Upgrade to Pro for unlimited favorites PREMIUM FEATURES (OPTIONAL): Pro Pack • Unlimited favorites • Unlimited loadout slots • Progress Tracker Dashboard with overall game completion percentages • Export and import progress data Remove Ads • Completely ad free experience across entire app Ultimate Bundle • Pro Pack + Remove Ads • Best value! Get ARC Intel now and gain the tactical advantage with a complete database in your pocket during raids! DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial fan made app, not affiliated with ARC Raiders, Embark Studios, or their partners.
Marathon Meta
Optimize your in-game decisions with a comprehensive weapon database and real-time market valuations. Make informed choices about keeping, selling, or stashing gear based on its performance and Scrip value. Access all intel instantly, even offline.
- Weapon tier rankings
- Live weapon stats (Fire Rate, Range, Handling, DPS)
- Deep tech specs (Optics, Barrels, Chips)
- Instant gear verdicts (Keep, Sell, Stash)
- Market valuation in Scrip
- Offline data access
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Marathon Meta gives you the tactical advantage to make split-second decisions on the fly. Stop guessing and start optimizing your haul with the community's most reliable companion app. THE ARSENAL: META AT A GLANCE Never wonder if a weapon is worth the weight again. Access a comprehensive database of every weapon, ranked from Meta S to D-Tier. Live Stats: View Fire Rate, Range, Handling, and raw DPS for every firearm. Deep Tech Specs: View compatible Optics, Barrels, and Chips to maximize your performance. INSTANT VERDICTS Make the right call every time with our color-coded Verdict system: KEEP: Essential high-tier gear. SELL: Dead weight—dump it for Scrip. STASH/EXTRACT: Know the market value before you risk a run. MARKET VALUATION Know your worth. Every weapon displays its current market value in Scrip, helping you prioritize high-value extractions to fund your next drop. ZERO LATENCY (Offline Support) The zone doesn't pause for a loading screen. All data is bundled locally on your device. Whether you’re mid-session or in a dead zone, the intel is instant and 100% offline. Coming Soon to the Rig: Architect Mode: The Loadout Builder is being calibrated for the latest Runner Shells. Market Loot Guide: Full maps and item-specific extraction data. Marathon Meta is an unofficial fan companion app. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Bungie Inc. Marathon™ is a trademark of Bungie Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ARC Intel at Free against Marathon Meta's $0.99. ARC Intel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Marathon Meta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
ARC Intel is free to download; Marathon Meta costs $0.99 up front. ARC Intel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Marathon Meta asks for nothing beyond the download.
ARC Intel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARC Intel has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ARC Intel ships an update every 2 weeks, Marathon Meta every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARC Intel | Marathon Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GTechnologies LLC | Mailogic AB |
Customer experience
ARC Intel
Marathon Meta
In-app purchases
ARC Intel
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Pro$2.99
- Ultimate$4.99
Marathon Meta
No in-app purchases






