Comparison

Deathbed vs ArcDay

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

Head to head
About

Deathbed

Features
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Someday, all too soon, you will be very old. And then you will die. Deathbed is a weekly practice that helps you confront your mortality — not to dwell on death, but to live more fully now. Each week, you'll return to reflect on what matters most: who you love, what you've been putting off, what you're afraid of losing, and whether you kept your commitment from the week before. The deathbed is not inevitable. The first generation to not die of old age might already be alive. Whether it includes you depends on what we do now. So live as if you're dying — because you still are. And work like that could change — because it could.

About

ArcDay

Visualize your important dates, habits, and personal milestones as beautiful 'Time Arcs.' Track countdowns, maintain streaks, and reflect on your progress with daily check-ins and a calendar view. Customize your arcs with neon themes and see your time at a glance.

Highlights
  • Countdown to important dates
  • Track habit streaks
  • Visualize time periods as arcs
  • Daily check-ins and reflections
  • Arc calendar for reviewing past events
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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ArcDay is a countdown widget, habit tracker, D-Day calendar, and time progress app that turns important dates and routines into beautiful Time Arcs. Track the days you wait for, the habits you keep, and the chapters you live through — all in one visual timeline. Main features • Countdown / D-Day Count down to trips, birthdays, exams, anniversaries, concerts, launches, and important events. • Habit Streaks / D+ Track routines like exercise, study, reading, no smoking, sobriety, daily goals, and personal challenges. • Chapter Arc Follow time periods with a start and end date, such as travel, projects, vacations, exam prep, or challenges. • Progress Arc See how today, this week, this month, and this year are moving with beautiful progress arcs. • Check-ins & Notes Add your mood, reason, and one-line notes to remember why each arc matters. • Arc Calendar View countdowns, streaks, notes, birthdays, milestones, and chapters by date. • Home Screen Widgets Keep your most important countdowns, habits, and chapters visible on your Home Screen. ArcDay is made for people who want more than a simple countdown timer. It helps you see time, stay motivated, and keep meaningful dates close. Use ArcDay to: • Count down to important dates • Build habit streaks • Track D-Day events • Follow personal chapters • Record daily notes • See progress at a glance • Add beautiful widgets to your Home Screen Turn your time into a beautiful arc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deathbed3 screens
ArcDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deathbed at none against ArcDay's 3. Deathbed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ArcDay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deathbed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deathbed ships an update daily, ArcDay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deathbed versus ArcDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeathbedArcDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCARL PETER BRUNO OTTSJOChangHyun Nam

In-app purchases

None

Deathbed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ArcDay

Subscriptions2
  • 메멘토 Pro (월간)$2.991 Month
  • Memento Pro Monthly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ArcDay Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Deathbed free?
Deathbed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcDay free?
ArcDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deathbed or ArcDay have ads?
ArcDay shows ads; Deathbed does not.
Which is updated more often, Deathbed or ArcDay?
Deathbed ships an update daily, and ArcDay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deathbed was updated on October 25, 2026 and ArcDay on October 6, 2026.

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