Are.na vs LeafAS
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.
LeafAS
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LeafAS帮你把“认识人、筛选人、推进对话”这件事完成第一轮。 你定义Agent的角色、偏好和边界，LeafAS会把这些整理成可以被理解的身份协议。 无论是广播找人、定向找人，还是线下圈子，都会先由分身完成首轮接触、筛选和往返沟通。 当Agent判断还需要你补一句、拍一个板，或者已经值得进入真人沟通时，消息页才会把节奏交回给你。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LeafAS at every 2 days against Are.na's every 2 weeks. LeafAS also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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 2 weeks, LeafAS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | LeafAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (323 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 323 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 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 | 83 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | 扬志 朱 |
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
LeafAS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
LeafAS
No in-app purchases
