[3][4][5] Its design philosophy is "simplicity and full control to the end user,"[6] and like its parent operating system Arch Linux, aims to be very Unix-like.

[7] This goal of minimalism and complete user control, however, can make it difficult for Linux beginners as it requires more knowledge of and responsibility for the operating system.

[12] Kevin Mihelich is currently Arch Linux ARM's primary developer.

[1] Arch Linux ARM is community-developed, with software development and user support provided fully by volunteer effort and donations.

[16][17] Unlike Arch Linux, which is aimed at x86-64 CPUs, Arch Linux ARM targets ARM CPUs and, as a result, many single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi.