Are.na vs Mix
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.
Mix
A platform for creatives to showcase their work, connect with peers, and find collaborators for projects. Build a portfolio, discover other artists, and manage your professional network.
- Build a creative portfolio
- Discover and browse other creatives
- Save and connect with users
- Post and find project opportunities
- Direct messaging for collaboration
- Report and block tools
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For creatives, Mix is a place to present your work and be discovered. You can build a portfolio, browse other creatives, save people you like, and send connection requests. You can also post opportunities when you need someone for a shoot or project, and see when other creators are interested. Once connected, you can message directly to collaborate or simply stay in touch. We care about the quality of the community. Users must be 18+ and are expected to act with integrity, treat others professionally, and respect privacy. Please note report and block tools are available on every profile. You can delete your account at any time from Settings. Privacy Policy: https://mixtheapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://mixtheapp.com/terms Support: support@mixtheapp.com
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Verdict
Are.na and Mix both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mix's written reviews are positive against 52% of Are.na's. Mix also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Are.na's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 14). 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 Mix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Are.na has 354 ratings behind it against 14, 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 Mix's.
Are.na ships an update fortnightly, Mix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (354 ratings) | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Casey Cook |
Customer experience
Are.na
Mix
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
Mix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Mix
No in-app purchases
