Arc Search
Arc Search is a modern, AI-enabled mobile browsing tool designed to enhance user experience by delivering faster and more precise answers. ...
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What is Arc Search?
Arc Search is a modern, AI-enabled mobile browser by The Browser Company designed to be the fastest way to search and the lightest way to browse on mobile. It focuses on getting users to answers faster without the clutter of the internet, available on iOS and Android devices.
Key features include Browse for Me, an AI-powered autonomous research agent that reads at least six relevant websites simultaneously to build a single comprehensive answer page. The app offers voice search with Call Arc for hands-free searching, Pinch to Summarize for AI summarization of webpages, and Ask on Page for natural language interaction with any website. It includes built-in ad blocking that blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, GDPR popups, and cookie banners automatically.
Arc Search is ideal for researchers, students, and anyone with ADHD who wants a distraction-free browsing experience. It features automatic tab archiving to maintain tidiness, a minimalist reader mode, privacy-first browsing with secure tabs, Arc Sync for seamless cross-device syncing of Spaces, Pinned Tabs, and Today Tabs across iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Mac, plus home screen widgets for quick access.
The browser stands out with its clean UI that tints to match websites perfectly, keyboard-ready start screen for faster searching, swipe-to-go-back navigation, and thoughtful touches like the fidget spinner logo. It syncs passwords across iCloud Keychain and supports translations on any page using Google Translate.
Arc Search pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free: $0/month - All AI search features including Browse for Me and Ask on Page are included free. Ad blocking is included free. No subscription tiers premium features paywalls or paid plans exist. The company states its business model will not be based on selling user data or charging for the browser itself. Arc Search is completely free to download and use on both iOS and Android.
Arc Search pros
- Browse for Me builds custom AI-generated answer pages from 6+ sources
- Built-in ad blocker blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners automatically
- Blocks GDPR popups and banners out of the box
- Auto-archives inactive tabs after customizable time periods
- Voice Search with Call Arc for hands-free long questions
- Pinch to Summarize condenses webpages into concise insights
- Ask on Page natural language interface extracts specific data instantly
- Minimalist UI that tints to match websites perfectly
- Reader mode minimizes distractions great for ADHD users
- Keyboard-up start screen reduces taps to search
- Swipe anywhere to go back not just screen edge on iOS
- Arc Sync syncs Spaces Pinned Tabs and Today Tabs across devices
- Works on iPhone iPad Windows and Mac with full sync support
- Home screen widgets for quick one-tap access
- Translation on any page using Google Translate
- Password sync across iCloud Keychain
- Incognito mode for private browsing
- No ads distraction-free clutter-free experience
- Pin Top Sites for one-tap favorite site access
- Clean modern interface praised by users
Arc Search cons
- Only free tier available no paid premium plans
- Requires iOS 16 or later limits older iPhone support
- Android requires version 10 or later
- Copy URL button disabled in Browse for Me navigation
- Picture-in-Picture not available for YouTube videos
- Audio doesn continue in background when switching apps
- Cannot add sites to phone home screen like Safari
- No default search engine setting option for Startpage
- Built on iOS WebView not full Chromium engine
- Account required for Arc Sync cross-device syncing
Frequently asked questions about Arc Search
How do I install Arc Search?
For iPhone: search for Arc Search in the Apple App Store or click the App Store link. For Android: search for Arc Search in the Google Play Store or click the Play Store link. The app requires iOS 16 or later for iPhone and iPad, and Android 10 or later for Android phones.
How do I set Arc Search as my default mobile browser?
iOS: Tap stacked tabs button at bottom left, tap Settings (gear icon), tap Open Settings under Default Browser, tap Default Browser App in Settings, then tap Arc Search. Android: Tap stacked tabs button at bottom left, tap Settings, tap Set Arc as Default Browser, choose Arc Search, then tap Set as default to confirm.
How do I sync across mobile and desktop?
Open Arc Search on your device, log in to your Arc account using your credentials (create one if you dont have it). Once logged in, you automatically access all your spaces, pinned tabs, and today tabs synced from other devices via Arc Sync across Mac, Windows, and iOS.
What is Browse for Me?
Browse for Me is an AI-powered feature that searches for you, reads multiple pages, and writes the perfect answer on a custom webpage. Tap Browse for Me next to any search to try it. It reads at least six relevant websites simultaneously to build a comprehensive answer page, reducing time spent clicking individual links by 70%.
How do I access archived tabs?
Select the Tab Switcher in the bottom left, then tap the Archive icon at the bottom of the screen. Arc Search auto-archives inactive tabs to keep things tidy, and you can change the timing in Settings under Archive Inactive Tabs (12 hours, 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days).
How do I pin tabs from mobile?
This is only available on Arc Search for iOS. Open the tab you wish to pin, tap the menu or pin icon (thumbtack symbol), then choose the space to pin it to. If you dont have a space created, you can create a new one from this menu.
How do I translate a website?
Click the up arrow in the bottom right corner, select Display Options, then Translate. Translations default to your app settings language but you can change this in the Google Translate header. Browse for Me also responds in the language you write your query in even if different from system language.
What languages does Browse for Me support?
Go to tab switcher, tap gear icon, then Languages. Click Add Language to add languages you speak or write Browse for Me queries in. Under Browse for Me Language ensure Automatic is selected. You can then submit queries in any added language and it will respond in the same language.
How do I share feedback or report bugs?
Go to tab switcher, tap gear icon, select Contact the Team. Alternatively, select Contact the Team at the bottom of the Help Center webpage, complete the form, and indicate you are sending something related to Arc Search in your submission.
How do I change the Arc Search app icon?
This FAQ is listed in the Arc Help Center. To change the app icon, go to the tab switcher in Arc Search, tap the gear icon for Settings, and look for app icon customization options. The app features an Easter egg fidget spinner logo that is also great for ADHD users.