Are.na vs ARTGAPI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Are.na
This platform allows creatives and researchers to save and organize any type of content into collections. It provides a distraction-free space to connect and build ideas, fostering collaboration and community. It is independent, ad-free, and algorithm-free.
- Save any content type
- Organize into collections
- Distraction-free space
- Collaborate on projects
- Share ideas privately or publicly
- Thoughtful community
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Since 2011, Are.na has been the platform of choice for creative researchers, designers, artists, academics, and rabbit-hole enthusiasts. Completely independent, free from ads, algorithms, and unhealthy business practices, Are.na is a calm, thoughtful space for you to connect your ideas and build new ones. - Save any kind of content into collections. - Organize links, videos, images, and texts in a clean, distraction-free space. - Share ideas and collaborate on projects with anyone, anywhere. - Invite friends to work together privately or in public. - Tap into a thoughtful community where curiosity is valued. - Break out of your filter bubble. Are.na is powered by people, not ads.
ARTGAPI
A social network designed for artists and art enthusiasts to connect, share, and sell artwork. It simplifies online art sales and promotion, offering secure transactions and shipping partnerships.
- Art social network
- Sell artwork online
- Gain visibility
- Secure transactions
- Shipping partnerships
- Connect with artists
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The art social network is finally here! All players in the art market can finally find themselves on a single platform. Gaining visibility has never been easier. Save yourself the hassle of maintaining a website or dealing with traditional algorithmic social networks that aren't suited to selling artwork online. Sell easily and securely with ARTGAPI, and benefit from the social network and its advantages. Connect with other users who are active in the art world. Like, comment, and share the works of your favorite artists! With our shipping partners, your artwork can be transported with peace of mind to its destination. Amateurs, professionals, with or without an academic background, save yourself the work of building relationships and visibility necessary for your artistic career. No membership fees, immediate, and no commitment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Are.na at none against ARTGAPI's 4. Are.na also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (315 vs 8). ARTGAPI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ARTGAPI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Are.na asks for nothing beyond the download.
Are.na holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Are.na has 315 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Are.na's written reviews are positive against 53% of ARTGAPI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Are.na ships an update every 4 weeks, ARTGAPI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | ARTGAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (315 ratings) — better | 4.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 53.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Artgapi |
Customer experience
Are.na
ARTGAPI
Bugs and requests
Are.na
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to login or sign up
- Blocks not loading or duplicating
- App crashing when viewing GIFs/animations
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Navigation issues due to 'Dynamic Island'
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort channels by connections
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Password reset functionality
- Multiple image/video uploads
- Improved channel management
ARTGAPI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
ARTGAPI
- Initial Touch$1.99
- ArtGapi$1.99
- Art Mood$3.99
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- Creator boost$8.99
