AI app that summarizes, extracts & chats on any Android screen

Arc AI Screen Assistant lives on top of any Android app as a floating sidebar. Summarize articles and emails, extract events and OTPs, chat with AI about what's on your screen, draft replies, create flashcards, and transcribe calls — powered by Google Gemini, without ever switching apps.

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Arc AI Screen Assistant is a freemium Android app that works as a floating sidebar overlay on any screen. It uses Google Gemini AI to summarize articles and emails, extract events and OTP codes, chat about on-screen content, draft replies in WhatsApp or Gmail, create study flashcards, and transcribe phone calls — all without switching apps or copy-pasting. It supports Samsung Edge Panel, OnePlus Shelf, and OPPO Smart Sidebar, and includes 250 community-created AI actions in 10 languages.

Features

AI-powered features, one swipe away

Arc AI Screen Assistant packs AI summary, screen reading, text extraction, chat, writing, flashcards, and call transcription into a lightweight floating sidebar that works in any app.

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AI Summary

Get instant AI-powered summaries of any screen — articles, emails, notifications, PDFs, and more. Save, share, or listen aloud via text-to-speech. Arc reads and summarizes content so you don't have to.

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Smart Extract

Automatically pull out events, reminders, deadlines, contacts, meeting links, locations, and even verification codes (OTP) from any screen — each tappable to act on. Like a screen reader that understands what matters.

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AI Chat

Have a contextual conversation with AI about what's on your screen. Arc uses your screen content and screenshot as context — ask follow-up questions, get explanations, or brainstorm ideas. Save chats to revisit later.

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Call Insights

Upload call recordings (M4A, MP3, WAV, and more) to get full transcripts, speaker-labeled summaries, and extracted action items. Never miss a detail from important phone calls.

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AI Writer

Draft text right in any input field. Four modes: Rewrite, Fix Grammar, Reply to conversations, and Create Post — with tone and length options. Works in WhatsApp, Gmail, Slack, or any app without copy-pasting.

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Flashcards

Turn any screen content into study flashcards with one tap. Swipe through them in the viewer, mark what you know, and focus on what you don't. Great for studying from textbooks, notes, or web articles.

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Floating Sidebar

Swipe from the screen edge to expand Arc in any app. Drag to reposition. Choose which apps Arc appears in with per-app control. Works with Samsung Edge Panel, OnePlus Shelf, and OPPO Smart Sidebar.

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Custom Actions

Create your own AI actions with custom prompts, or browse 250 community actions across 16 categories — with upvoting and search.

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AI Read

Listen to a summary of any screen. Arc reads and summarizes the content, then plays it back via text-to-speech — perfect for multitasking, commuting, or when reading isn't convenient.

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Save Content

Save any screen to your library with a single tap — with optional screenshots. Build a personal knowledge base without generating a summary. Save articles, messages, or anything you want to revisit later.

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Community Actions

Browse and add AI actions created by the community. Discover workflows for productivity, writing, translation, and more — available in 10 languages including English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic.

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Info Vault

Store reusable personal details that AI Writer pulls from automatically. Define items like "About me", "My role", or "Writing preferences" to personalize drafts and replies across any app.

Explore each feature

Deep-dive into what Arc can do for you.

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AI Summarizer

Summarize any screen instantly

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AI Writer

Draft, rewrite & reply in any app

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Flashcard Generator

Turn screens into study cards

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Read Aloud

Listen to any screen content

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Smart Extract

Pull events, OTPs & contacts

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Accessibility

ADHD, dyslexia & neurodivergent tools

Smart Extract

Pull events, OTPs & contacts

Want to learn every detail?

Read our complete feature documentation with step-by-step guides and flows.

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How It Works

Set up Arc AI Screen Assistant in seconds

No complex setup — just install, grant permissions, and start using AI on any screen.

Step 1

Install & Set Up in Minutes

Download Arc from Google Play and grant accessibility and overlay permissions. Arc walks you through an interactive tutorial with demos of every feature.

Arc home screen dashboard with greeting, progress analytics, quick-access cards for saved items and chats, and unread queue.
Step 2

Swipe to Open the Sidebar

A floating bar sits on the edge of your screen in any app. Swipe inward to expand it and see all your AI actions. Drag it to reposition anywhere along the edge.

Floating Arc sidebar expanded over Chrome showing AI Summary, AI Writer, Smart Extract, Flashcards, and other action buttons.
Step 3

Summarize or Listen Aloud

Tap AI Summary for a concise text summary with categories, or tap AI Read to hear a summary via text-to-speech while you do other things. Save, share, or ask follow-up questions.

Summary library with saved memories grouped by date, thumbnails, and play buttons for text-to-speech.
Step 4

Extract, Chat & Write

Use Smart Extract to pull out events, deadlines, contacts, and OTPs into categorized, tappable results. Open AI Chat for follow-up questions. Use AI Writer to draft text in four modes: Rewrite, Fix Grammar, Reply, or Create Post.

Smart Extract results with extracted events and locations and buttons to add to calendar or open in maps.
Step 5

Create Flashcards & Save Content

Turn any screen content into study flashcards and swipe through them in the viewer. Or tap Save to add content to your library with optional screenshots — build a personal knowledge base.

Flashcard study viewer showing the question side of a card with progress and navigation hints.
Step 6

Customize with Actions & Info Vault

Create your own AI actions with custom prompts, or browse 250 community actions across categories like productivity, writing, and translation. Set up your Info Vault so AI Writer personalizes drafts with your details.

My Actions screen listing built-in and custom actions with toggles and create-new-action entry point.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Arc AI Screen Assistant?
Arc AI Screen Assistant is a freemium Android app that lives as a floating sidebar on your screen. It uses Google Gemini to summarize any screen, extract events and OTPs, chat about on-screen content, draft replies in any app, create flashcards, and transcribe phone calls — all without switching apps. Free tier with no limits on core features.
How do I use an AI assistant on my Android screen?
Install Arc from the Google Play Store, grant accessibility and overlay permissions, then swipe from the screen edge to open the floating sidebar. You can summarize, extract, chat, write, or create flashcards from any app on your screen — no copy-pasting required.
Is Arc free to use?
Yes, Arc's core features are free. An optional ad-free subscription (monthly or yearly) removes ads and provides priority support. All AI features — summaries, Smart Extract, AI Chat, AI Writer, flashcards, and more — work on the free tier.
Does Arc work with all Android apps?
Yes, Arc uses Android's accessibility service to read content from any app on your screen. It works with browsers, email clients, messaging apps, social media, PDF viewers, and more. You can also control which apps Arc appears in via Settings → Choose Apps.
Is my data private and secure?
Absolutely. When cloud processing is needed, your data is encrypted in transit and never stored on our servers or sold to third parties. Arc is designed with privacy as a core principle.
What Android version do I need?
Arc supports Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and above, covering virtually all active Android devices.
How is Arc different from other AI assistants?
Arc is a screen-aware AI assistant — it understands what's on your screen right now and offers relevant actions without copy-pasting or app switching. Unlike chatbot-style AI assistants, Arc works as an overlay in any app with a floating sidebar, supports Samsung Edge Panel and OnePlus Shelf integration, and lets you create custom AI actions or browse 250 community-created ones. As an AI assistant for Android, Arc goes beyond conversation to actually act on what you see.
Does Arc work with Samsung Edge Panel, OnePlus Shelf, or OPPO Smart Sidebar?
Yes. Arc supports a System Sidebar mode that integrates with your device's built-in sidebar. You can add Arc actions as shortcuts to Samsung Edge Panel, OnePlus Shelf, OPPO Smart Sidebar, and similar device sidebars for quick access from anywhere.
What AI model does Arc use?
Arc is powered by Google Gemini, one of the most capable AI models available. This ensures fast, accurate summaries, intelligent extraction, natural chat conversations, and high-quality writing assistance.
Can I create my own AI actions?
Absolutely. You can create custom actions with your own prompts and use them from the sidebar in any app. You can also publish your actions for the community, browse 250 predefined actions across 16 categories, and discover actions in 10 languages.
What audio formats does Call Insights support?
Call Insights supports M4A, 3GP, MP3, AMR, AAC, and WAV files between 50 KB and 15 MB. Upload a call recording and get a full transcript, speaker-labeled summary, and extracted action items.
Does Arc support multiple languages?
Yes. Arc's predefined and community actions are available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, and Arabic. The AI features work with content in any language supported by Google Gemini.

Try Arc AI Screen Assistant today

Download free from the Google Play Store. Summarize, extract, chat, write, and create flashcards — all without switching apps.

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