Are.na vs Senspace
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.
Senspace
Create collaborative scrapbooks with friends and family to capture and share lasting memories. Add photos, videos, notes, and drawings to build shared stories and stay connected.
- Add Photos & Videos
- Write Notes & Stories
- In-app Drawing Tool
- Collaborate with Friends
- Collect Chapters & Build History
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Collect and share your favorite memories in one place. Senspace makes it easy to create collaborative scrapbooks with friends and family. Capture the moments that matter—big or small—and turn them into lasting stories. - Add Photos & Videos – Save your favorite snaps instantly. - Write Notes & Stories – Capture the details that bring memories to life. - Draw – Use the in-app pen tool to add drawings to your scrapbooks. - Collaborate with Friends – Invite friends to record your group’s history together. - Collect Chapters & Build History– Create new chapters each week and build your archive. Why Senspace? These days “real life” is reserved for 24-hour disappearing posts. On Senspace, every moment can be archived forever as part of the history you create with your friends. When life happens and geographical distance and responsibilities pull us part, Senspace helps you stay connected with the people that matter most. Unlike a simple photo album or a social media app, Senspace is designed for *connection*. You don’t just post or save—you build memories together. Download today and start your first scrapbook with friends. You deserve to be a part of history.
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Verdict
Are.na and Senspace both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Senspace's written reviews are positive against 52% of Are.na's. Are.na's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 7). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Are.na against 5.0 for Senspace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Are.na has 342 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Are.na's written reviews are positive against 100% of Senspace's.
Are.na ships an update fortnightly, Senspace every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | Senspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (342 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 342 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Sen Virtual Fashion, Inc. |
Customer experience
Are.na
Senspace
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
Senspace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Senspace
No in-app purchases
