Are.na vs posting2
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.
posting2
A simple, ad-free social media platform focused on human connection. It prioritizes content from your immediate network and uses an in-app polling system for community-driven changes. Funding is entirely voluntary.
- Ad-free experience
- No algorithms
- Content from your network
- In-app polling system
- Voluntary donations for funding
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Simple, humane social media. No ads, no algorithms, no neuroscience. See posts from your friends and friends of your friends. Vote on ideas and changes with the in-app polling system. Funding for this project comes from user donations and web shop sales. — posting2 is free to use. Supporting posting2 is optional via an auto-renewing monthly subscription or a one-time tip. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and renews automatically each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://posting2.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://posting2.app/privacy
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Verdict
Are.na and posting2 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of posting2's written reviews are positive against 52% of Are.na's. posting2 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Are.na's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. posting2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Are.na asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Are.na against 5.0 for posting2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 315 and 410 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Are.na's written reviews are positive against 99% of posting2's.
Are.na ships an update every 4 weeks, posting2 every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Are.na | posting2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (315 ratings) | 5.0 (410 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 98.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 315 | 410 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | POSTING2 LLC |
Customer experience
Are.na
posting2
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
posting2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
posting2
- Monthly Support — $3$2.991 Month
- Monthly Support — $5$4.991 Month
- Monthly Support — $10$9.991 Month
- $3 Tip$2.99
- $5 Tip$4.99
- $10 Tip$9.99
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- $25 Tip$24.99
- $50 Tip$49.99
