# Arc vs Bloom

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bloom at 15.0 against Arc's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arc ships an update every 9 days, Bloom every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [岚烜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788589687) | [Prateek Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844000976) |

## What reviewers say

### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-75-day-challenge-tracker/id6796747380)

Track daily routines and build habits with customizable challenges. Integrates with Apple Health for automatic task completion. Offers a free starter challenge and optional Pro features for advanced tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable challenge lengths (21-90 days), Apple Health auto-tracking integration, Strict mode for missed days, Finisher card with completion details, Home and lock screen widgets, No account required for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Arc Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Arc Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-75-soft-day-challenge/id6797767118)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloom+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Challenge Pass · Founder Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Do Arc or Bloom have ads?

Neither Arc nor Bloom shows ads.

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

Arc ships an update every 9 days, and Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bloom on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*