Comparison

Are.na vs Spreadit.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Save any content type
  • Organize into collections
  • Distraction-free space
  • Collaborate on projects
  • Share ideas privately or publicly
  • Thoughtful community
Features
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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.

About

Spreadit.

This platform redefines online connection with a unique collaborative post format where users add their perspectives to a shared story. It prioritizes genuine interaction, community, and a calm, uplifting user experience over performance and algorithms.

Highlights
  • Chain Posts for collaborative storytelling
  • Nominations to extend posts
  • Focus on shared experiences
  • Ad-free and algorithm-free
  • Wellness-focused design
  • Private journal and intentions
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Spreadit: One Post. Many Sides. Spreadit is a social wellness platform redefining what it means to connect online. At its heart is a new format called Chain Posts — a collaborative post where one person starts, and others add their side. Because life isn’t one-sided — and neither should your stories be. A New Kind of Post On every other platform, posts are personal, performative, and isolated. On Spreadit, they’re communal. Start a post about a shared experience — a trip, a concert, a family event, a cause, or even a moment that made you think. Invite your friends, community, or followers to add their perspective. Each person contributes their side — photos, thoughts, or reflections — building a single post made together. The result? A living, multifaceted story that captures every angle of a moment. Why People Are Moving to Spreadit Because we’re all craving something real. Spreadit is built for togetherness — a place where belonging replaces performance and authenticity replaces algorithms. • Chain Posts – One post, many sides. A new format designed for connection. • Nominations – Invite others to keep a post alive and growing. • Shared Experiences – Perfect for events, group memories, and collective stories. • Community Insight – Use Chain Posts to gather voices, opinions, and ideas — not just reactions. • Ad-Free and Algorithm-Free – Your attention isn’t for sale. • Wellness by Design – Every screen, color, and feature is made to feel calm, uplifting, and safe. • Private Journal & Intentions – Reflect, express gratitude, and connect silently when words aren’t enough. Spreadit is where your digital life slows down — not to disconnect, but to reconnect. Built to Feel Good Social media today runs on noise, comparison, and control. Spreadit was built for something else: peace, meaning, and genuine interaction. No doomscrolling. No toxic trends. No chasing likes. Just real people, real stories, and shared meaning. Our promise is simple: Your peace matters more than your data. Your attention isn’t a product. Your experience will always come first. Who It’s For For creators who want to start conversations, not perform. For friends who want to relive moments together. For communities who want to share perspectives, not compete for reach. For anyone ready to rediscover social media that feels human again. Whether you’re capturing a weekend trip, a local event, a family celebration, or a collective point of view — every Chain Post is a reminder that stories are richer when they’re shared. Spreadit is more than a platform — it’s a movement toward belonging, mindfulness, and togetherness. It’s not about going viral. It’s about feeling connected. Rediscover what social media can be when it’s made together. Download Spreadit today — and start your first Chain Post.

Screenshots

Are.na4 screens
Spreadit.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Are.na at 4.9 against Spreadit.'s 4.6. Are.na also leads on ratings volume (332 vs 11). Spreadit.'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 332 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Are.na's written reviews are positive against 67% of Spreadit.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Are.na ships an update every 2 weeks, Spreadit. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Are.na versus Spreadit.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAre.naSpreadit.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (332 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB74 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperWhen It Changed Inc.Spreadit Inc.

Customer experience

Are.na

All ratings332 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral19.1%
Negative28.9%

Spreadit.

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Spreadit.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Are.na

No in-app purchases

None

Spreadit.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Are.na free?
Are.na is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spreadit. free?
Spreadit. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Are.na or Spreadit.?
Are.na is rated higher. Are.na averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Spreadit. averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Are.na or Spreadit. have ads?
Neither Are.na nor Spreadit. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Are.na or Spreadit.?
Are.na ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spreadit. fortnightly. Most recently, Are.na was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spreadit. on October 3, 2026.

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