Are.na vs entury
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.
entury
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Discover places. Check in. Earn rewards. Entury turns everyday places into experiences worth remembering. Find cafés, restaurants, bars, events, and local hotspots around you. Check in when you arrive, share the moments that matter, see where friends are exploring, and unlock rewards and offers from participating places. With Entury, you can: - Discover places and experiences nearby - Check in and build a personal history of your visits - Share photos, videos, and moments from your journey - Explore posts from friends and the Entury community - Connect with people and places you care about - Unlock offers from participating businesses Whether it’s your favourite café, a new restaurant, a live event, or somewhere completely new, Entury makes every visit count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: entury at every 5 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, entury every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Are.na | entury |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (357 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Reginald Awuni |
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
entury
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
entury
No in-app purchases
