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Arcwave vs Phrase

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Arcwave compared with Phrase
DetailArcwave logo ArcwavePhrase logo Phrase
What it doesListen to webnovels chapter by chapter with generated narration AI note taker for meetings, lectures and voice notes
StageStartup Not given
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree: First 10 chapters of every novel, no sign-in. Free account with sign-in: 10 minutes listening per day on chapters 11+. Listener $5/month: Unlimited listening across the full catalog. Annual: $49/year for unlimited listening. Founder Lifetime: $99 once for unlimited listening with no renewals, Free: up to 100 notes and one free media-to-note conversion. Pro: $20 a month in the US, includes unlimited notes, additional media-to-note conversions, AI features and iCloud sync.
Key features
  • Chapter-by-chapter audiobook streaming
  • Progress sync across devices
  • Bookmarks and resume state
  • Generated voice narration
  • Over 280 titles in catalog
  • Listener requests and voting system
  • Multiple genre categories
  • Record meetings, lectures and voice notes on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch
  • Automatic transcription in over 100 languages
  • AI-generated summaries, decisions and action items with owners and dates
  • Native editor with support for headings, to-dos, code, formulas and diagrams
  • Import audio, video, PDFs and photos
  • AI assistant that searches notes, generates slides and study sets
  • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac with Pro
  • Source verification with timestamps linked to recordings
  • Control Center and Lock Screen recording shortcuts
  • Cross-device compatibility including iPhone Duo dual-screen support
What makes it different
  • Generated narration enables large catalog with rapid chapter releases
  • First 10 chapters free of every novel
  • Listener demand shapes what gets narrated next
  • Audio quality the same across all subscription tiers
  • Notes stay on your devices by default; iCloud sync is optional
  • Every line of the note is editable and formatted as a document
  • Open-source formula typesetting engine (SwaTex)
  • Free tier with no signup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 −1 (down) since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)22
Citation Flow (Majestic)1027
Referring domains (Majestic)425

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