Are.na vs Muse Perfume Library
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.
Muse Perfume Library
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Muse is your modern fragrance library and perfume discovery companion. Explore thousands of fragrances through immersive visuals, detailed notes, accords, reviews, and personalized recommendations designed for both beginners and passionate perfume enthusiasts. DISCOVER FRAGRANCES DAILY • Browse an endless feed of perfumes from designer, niche, and indie houses • Discover new releases and trending fragrances • Explore scents through beautiful, magazine-like imagery • Learn about notes, accords, performance, and fragrance families BUILD YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION • Save perfumes to your favorites • Create your own fragrance wardrobe • Track perfumes you own, want to try, or want to buy • Organize and revisit your favorite discoveries LEARN AND EXPLORE • View detailed perfume information, including: - Notes and accords - Performance and longevity - Similar fragrances - Reviews and ratings - Brand information and perfume history AI-POWERED RECOMMENDATIONS • Receive fragrance suggestions based on your preferences • Discover perfumes matching your mood, occasion, or style • Explore new scents tailored to your tastes DESIGNED FOR FRAGRANCE LOVERS Whether you're buying your first perfume, building a collection, or searching for your next signature scent, Muse makes discovering fragrances inspiring, visual, and enjoyable. From timeless classics to the latest releases, Muse helps you explore the world of perfumery one scent at a time. Download Muse and discover your next obsession.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Muse Perfume Library at every 3 days against Are.na's fortnightly. 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 fortnightly, Muse Perfume Library every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | Muse Perfume Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (354 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Aurelian Apostol |
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
Muse Perfume Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Muse Perfume Library
No in-app purchases
