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Arc AI Screen Assistant

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On-demand screen reading and writing assistant · Official-source review 2026-10-09

Arc reads the current screen on demand to summarize, rewrite, read text aloud, extract structured details or build flashcards. It advertises a floating Android sidebar and shortcut panels for Mac and Windows, plus reusable custom actions.

Updated 2026-10-09View sources
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Category
On-demand screen reading and writing assistant
Free access
Seven basic-feature requests per week, no card or expiring trial. Guest use supported; exact Windows free entitlement should be confirmed because the price card names Android/Mac.
API access
Not confirmed: public API or MCP access. Custom prompt actions and application shortcuts advertised.

Is Arc AI Screen Assistant right for you?

A good fit for

Relevant to users deliberately selecting readable screen content and checking generated replies before inserting them into another app.

Before you choose

Premium advertised with unlimited summaries, speech, chat and custom actions; actual local-currency price appears in-app and was not captured. One subscription across supported platforms. macOS 14+ Intel/Apple Silicon; Windows 10/11 x64/Arm; iPhone in development. Vendor says on-demand only, no background/keylogging, sensitive apps excluded and saved data local unless optional Drive backup; processing/privacy not independently tested. Sensitive-app exclusions do not guarantee every confidential screen is protected. No installation, screen read, reply insertion, backup or action tested.

Workflow and handoff

Select a non-sensitive screen, verify the source was read correctly and review any generated text before inserting or sharing it.

Pricing and practical limits

Premium advertised with unlimited summaries, speech, chat and custom actions; actual local-currency price appears in-app and was not captured. One subscription across supported platforms. macOS 14+ Intel/Apple Silicon; Windows 10/11 x64/Arm; iPhone in development. Vendor says on-demand only, no background/keylogging, sensitive apps excluded and saved data local unless optional Drive backup; processing/privacy not independently tested. Sensitive-app exclusions do not guarantee every confidential screen is protected. No installation, screen read, reply insertion, backup or action tested.

Review method

Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Product workflowArc reads the current screen on demand to summarize, rewrite, read text aloud, extract structured details or build flashcards. It advertises a floating Android sidebar and shortcut panels for Mac and Windows, plus reusable custom actions.Facts sourced2026-10-09
Pricing and restrictionsPremium advertised with unlimited summaries, speech, chat and custom actions; actual local-currency price appears in-app and was not captured. One subscription across supported platforms. macOS 14+ Intel/Apple Silicon; Windows 10/11 x64/Arm; iPhone in development. Vendor says on-demand only, no background/keylogging, sensitive apps excluded and saved data local unless optional Drive backup; processing/privacy not independently tested. Sensitive-app exclusions do not guarantee every confidential screen is protected. No installation, screen read, reply insertion, backup or action tested.Facts sourced2026-10-09

Understand the total cost

Arc AI Screen Assistant pricing & plans

Free

Free

Weekly reset; basic features

Included scope
Seven requests/week
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The practical questions

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Was the application hands-on tested?

No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.

What is Arc AI Screen Assistant used for?

Arc reads the current screen on demand to summarize, rewrite, read text aloud, extract structured details or build flashcards. It advertises a floating Android sidebar and shortcut panels for Mac and Windows, plus reusable custom actions.

Does Arc AI Screen Assistant have a free plan?

Seven basic-feature requests per week, no card or expiring trial. Guest use supported; exact Windows free entitlement should be confirmed because the price card names Android/Mac.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Arc AI Screen Assistant cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Arc AI Screen Assistant through an API?

Not confirmed: public API or MCP access. Custom prompt actions and application shortcuts advertised.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Premium advertised with unlimited summaries, speech, chat and custom actions; actual local-currency price appears in-app and was not captured. One subscription across supported platforms. macOS 14+ Intel/Apple Silicon; Windows 10/11 x64/Arm; iPhone in development. Vendor says on-demand only, no background/keylogging, sensitive apps excluded and saved data local unless optional Drive backup; processing/privacy not independently tested. Sensitive-app exclusions do not guarantee every confidential screen is protected. No installation, screen read, reply insertion, backup or action tested.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product information

Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.

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