Are.na vs Curio
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.
Curio
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Share what matters to you, and see what your friends are into. Follow friends and discover what they are listening to, reading, or watching. Find your next favorite thing through people you trust. Save anything from the web, or search directly in the app. Curio classifies your saves and builds a taste profile unique to you. Works with what you already use: share links from Safari, Maps, Substack, and more, or import what you already have from Goodreads, Letterboxd, and Spotify.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Curio at daily against Are.na's every 4 weeks. 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 4 weeks, Curio daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | Curio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (315 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Brian Xie |
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
Curio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Curio
No in-app purchases
