Are.na vs Colllab
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.
Colllab
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Colllab is a new kind of professional network built around what people actually do - not who they know. Whether you work in tech, production, events, or design, Collab helps you build a profile that tells your real story through the projects you’ve worked on. Tag teammates, document your collaborations, and explore the project graph that connects professionals across industries. Discover new opportunities, build trusted connections, and grow your reputation based on verified work, not social noise. Collab is the easiest way to: • Build your professional portfolio automatically from your projects. • Connect with teammates and collaborators you’ve worked with. • Explore the network of professionals built on real collaboration. • Showcase your work experience visually and transparently. Your work deserves to be seen - and trusted. Collab makes that simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Are.na at every 2 weeks against Colllab's every 3 months. Colllab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Are.na ships an update every 2 weeks, Colllab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | Colllab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (332 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 332 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Colllab Networks LTD |
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
Colllab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Colllab
No in-app purchases
