Phone users who want several pages condensed into one summary get a free browser with no in-app purchases.
Kenning's take
What it does
A mobile web browser built around AI search. Its 'Browse for Me' feature reads several web pages for a question and builds one summary page, and 'Pinch to Summarize' condenses the page being read. It also blocks ads, trackers and cookie banners by default.
- 'Browse for Me' builds a summary page from several sites
- 'Pinch to Summarize' condenses any page
- voice search and 'Call Arc'
- built-in blocking of ads, trackers, pop-ups and cookie banners
- auto-archives inactive tabs
- reader mode and page translation
Who it suits. Phone users who want quick summarised answers and an ad-free browser in one app.
Key facts
- Category
- Search & quick answers
- Made by
- The Browser Company of New York Inc.
- Launched
- 2024
- Works on
- iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free; the UK App Store listing shows no in-app purchases
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TechCrunch 2024-01-28
- Freethink
FAQ
Is Arc Search free?
Yes. The UK App Store lists it as free with no in-app purchases.
Does Arc Search work on Android?
Yes. It is on Google Play as well as the App Store.
Who makes Arc Search?
The Browser Company of New York Inc., which also makes the Arc desktop browser. The iPhone app launched in January 2024.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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