Are.na vs LokFeed
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.
LokFeed
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LokFeed is India’s social platform for conversations and community action. Share your thoughts, photos, videos, opinions, and updates. Join discussions, follow people, and see what others are sharing. You can also report everyday public-area issues around you, such as broken roads, garbage, drainage problems, damaged spaces, or streetlight issues. Add photos, videos, location, and context so others can see and support the issue. LokFeed is built for people who want more from social media than just scrolling. KEY FEATURES • Share posts, photos, videos, opinions, and updates • Follow people and see their work • Report public-area issues with photos, videos, location, and category • Like, comment, share, and support posts or reported issues • View reported issues on a map • Track issue status as open, claimed, or closed • Mark issues as fixed and add completion proof • Build your contribution profile • Get recognised through leaderboards and contribution-based trust tiers WHO IS LOKFEED FOR? • People who want an Indian social platform for real conversations • Citizens who want to share and support community issues • Students, creators, volunteers, and active citizens who want their contribution to be visible • Anyone who wants to participate, not just scroll Disclaimer: LokFeed is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government entity. Reports, maps, dashboards, leaderboards, and activity shown in the app are based on user-submitted content and public participation on LokFeed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LokFeed at 15.1 against Are.na's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 fortnightly, LokFeed every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | LokFeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (354 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Swati Pandey |
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
LokFeed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
LokFeed
No in-app purchases









