Comparison

Are.na vs Rally Conventions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Save any content type
  • Organize into collections
  • Distraction-free space
  • Collaborate on projects
  • Share ideas privately or publicly
  • Thoughtful community
Features
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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.

About

Rally Conventions

Features
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The same community shows up to convention after convention, year after year. So why does every con app make you start over from scratch? Rally is the first social app that travels with you across every convention you attend. Your friends, your schedule, and your history stay with you, from one event to the next, forever. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH RALLY Keep your tribe. Your friend list never resets between conventions. Add friends once and they stay with you at every con you both attend. See who's here right now and who's coming. Never miss a panel. Browse the full schedule, build your personal agenda with one tap, and get reminders before your events start. The whole schedule works offline, so it keeps running even when the convention center wifi does not. Explore everything. Find exhibitors, browse Artist Alley, check out the guest lineup, and see what's happening right now. Bookmark your favorites so you never lose track of the booth or guest you wanted to find. Find your people. Discover and post meetups for whatever you are into, from tabletop games and board games to cosplay gatherings and parties. Rally your tribe around the things you love. Make every con yours. A packing checklist, personal notes, and a layout that adapts to each convention you attend. Everything stays organized, event after event. One social home for every con you'll ever attend. Download Rally and bring your friends, your favorites, and your history with you, wherever fandom takes you next. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Are.na4 screens
Rally Conventions1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Are.na at none against Rally Conventions's 1. Rally Conventions's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rally Conventions sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Are.na asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Are.na ships an update fortnightly, Rally Conventions every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Are.na versus Rally Conventions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAre.naRally Conventions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (357 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings357 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB75 MB
Age rating+179+
DeveloperWhen It Changed Inc.RALLY CONVENTIONS LLC

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

Rally Conventions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Are.na

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rally Conventions

Subscriptions1
  • Bard$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Are.na free?
Are.na is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rally Conventions free?
Rally Conventions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Are.na or Rally Conventions have ads?
Neither Are.na nor Rally Conventions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Are.na or Rally Conventions?
Are.na ships an update fortnightly, and Rally Conventions every 4 days. Most recently, Are.na was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rally Conventions on October 31, 2026.

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