Are.na vs Rally Conventions
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.
Rally Conventions
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Are.na | Rally Conventions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (357 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 9+ |
| Developer | When 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
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Rally Conventions
- Bard$4.991 Month









