Comparison

Lucent vs MemoArc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lucent

Features
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Lucent uses neuroscience-backed visual focus training to prepare your brain for deep, distraction-free work in just 60 seconds. HOW IT WORKS Stare at a glowing horizontal line. Watch mesmerizing flares rise and fall. Let your gaze naturally focus. In 60 seconds, your brain's attention circuits activate and you're ready for hours of focused work. THE SCIENCE Based on research from Stanford's Huberman Lab, visual focus on a single point for 30-60 seconds triggers neurochemical changes that enhance concentration, increase goal-directed behavior, and reduce perceived effort during cognitive tasks. Key research: Visual focus increases task performance by 23% and reduces effort by 17% (NYU Study, Psychological Science 2019). WHY IT WORKS Your visual system is the gateway to your attention. By training your eyes to focus on a single point, you activate the neural circuits responsible for sustained concentration. This isn't meditationβ€”it's neurochemical priming. WHAT YOU GET β€’ 60-second visual focus sessions β€’ No ads, no subscriptions β€’ Science-backed methodology

About

MemoArc

Features
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Turn spoken moments into a private, searchable memory archive. Record, transcribe, and recall on your device, with no account and no cloud AI. CAPTURE β€’ Unlimited one-tap recording with pause, resume, and timestamped markers β€’ Record from Control Center, the Action Button, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, widgets, Siri, and Shortcuts β€’ Import audio and video from Files UNDERSTAND β€’ Searchable on-device transcripts on iPhone and iPad β€’ Titles, summaries, actions, and decisions on supported devices β€’ Turn a transcript into meeting notes, a plan, a journal, an idea brief, or a message draft β€’ Original audio and verbatim transcript always preserved RECALL β€’ Search every word across your memories β€’ Ask MemoArc and get answers linked to quoted, timestamped evidence β€’ Worth Revisiting brings useful moments back ORGANIZE β€’ Day-by-day timeline, tags, folders, favorites, archive, and Threads β€’ Starter structures: ready-made folders and threads for work, school, daily life, travel, and more PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, analytics, ads, or third-party AI β€’ Optional iCloud sync to your private database, off until you turn it on β€’ Face ID or Touch ID lock for the app or single memories β€’ Export or permanently delete your data at any time Recording, playback, editing, search, organization, and full export stay unlimited on Free. MEMOARC PRO Pro unlocks unlimited transcription, imports, and smart processing, every capture mode, output styles, full Threads and Ask, plus daily review. Choose Monthly, Annual, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on this device. Privacy Policy: https://apps.husofttech.com/memoarc/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://apps.husofttech.com/support Download MemoArc and remember what matters, privately.

Screenshots

Lucent3 screens
MemoArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lucent at none against MemoArc's 3. Lucent also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MemoArc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Lucent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lucent versus MemoArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucentMemoArc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor StebliiHuseyin Bicen

In-app purchases

None

Lucent

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MemoArc

Subscriptions2
  • MemoArc Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • MemoArc Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • MemoArc Pro Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Lucent free?
Lucent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MemoArc free?
MemoArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lucent or MemoArc have ads?
Neither Lucent nor MemoArc shows ads.

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