# Are.na vs posting2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Are.na | posting2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena/id1299153149/reviews) | **[5.0 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **410** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **98.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [When It Changed Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299153148) | [POSTING2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893819464) |

## What reviewers say

### Are.na

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena/id1299153149)

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.

**Highlights:** Save any content type, Organize into collections, Distraction-free space, Collaborate on projects, Share ideas privately or publicly, Thoughtful community

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and clean
- 👍 Minimalist and accessible
- 🖤 Great community and content
- 🖤 Inspiring and creative
- 🖤 Organically curated experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unintuitive navigation
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to sort channels by connections
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Password reset functionality
- Multiple image/video uploads
- Improved channel management


### posting2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370)

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.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No algorithms, Content from your network, In-app polling system, Voluntary donations for funding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support — $3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $5 | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $10 | $9.99 | per month |
| $3 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| $25 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| $50 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Are.na free?

Are.na is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is posting2 free?

posting2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Are.na or posting2?

posting2 is rated higher. Are.na averages 4.9 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while posting2 averages 5.0 from 410 ratings.

### Do Are.na or posting2 have ads?

Neither Are.na nor posting2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Are.na or posting2?

Are.na ships an update every 4 weeks, and posting2 every 11 days. Most recently, Are.na was updated on September 23, 2026 and posting2 on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*