Are.na

Name: Are.na
Rating: 4.9 (238 reviews)
Author: When It Changed Inc.

By: When It Changed Inc.

Organize your internet

Features & Capabilities

Are.na offers an ad-free, algorithm-free space to collect and organize everything you encounter on the web—whether links, images, videos, or text—into collections you control. Built for curiosity-driven designers, researchers, and creators, Are.na stays independent and low-noise so ideas can connect without distractions.

Save content into collections, arrange items in a clean, distraction-free space, and collaborate with others. Share ideas privately or publicly, invite collaborators, and tap into a thoughtful community that values curiosity over engagement metrics—Are.na is powered by people, not ads.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

When It Changed Inc.

Rating:

4.90

(238) 4 new ratings

Version:

2.0.8 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

886338157

Creation date:

2017-12-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

70.96MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 104,419 ▲ 421

Other platforms

Are.na (v2.12.0)

40,000 3.81

(27)

Are.na (v2.0.0)

57,904 3.92

(103)

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Developed by:

When It Changed Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/are-na/id1299153149

User Reviews

Are.na is repeatedly praised as an ad-free, algorithm-free, highly focused space for curating and archiving ideas. Users love its journal-like capability, mood-board potential, and versatility for projects, research, and personal lists, all within a clean, minimalist UI. A strong, niche community and the feeling of ownership online are frequently highlighted. However, reviews flag stability issues (bugs/crashes), login problems, feature gaps (sorting, channel management), and slow updates. Some note cross-platform inconsistencies, though recent UX tweaks have improved usability for some users.

Pros

Ad-free, algorithm-free experience with a distraction-free, user-curated feed.
Excellent archival/organization: journal-like structure for images, PDFs, notes, and mood boards.
Strong community with niche interests and meaningful online connections.
Clean, minimalist UI with fast, responsive performance.
Versatile use-cases across projects, research, mood boards, and personal lists.

Cons

Frequent bugs and crashes across mobile and desktop, hurting usability.
Login/authentication problems, including inability to log in and lack of a password reset option.
Missing essential features and navigation gaps (sorting by connections, managing many channels, inconsistent app behavior).
Lack of timely updates and security fixes; long periods without app updates.
Inconsistent experience across platforms (desktop is solid, mobile has notable issues).

Recent reviews

Been using are.na religiously since like 2022. It feels almost like a journal, something to look back on that encapsulates your interests over time. Really good stuff!

by ug*****, 2026-04-13

Literally the only app I use to curate images now. No distracting bells or whistles like other social media. The subscription is 1,000% worth the ad-less experience.