Are.na vs Tmixr
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.
Tmixr
This social discovery app helps users find and connect around real-world events and activities. It allows for browsing nearby happenings, creating your own events, and securely booking experiences. Connect with others and share your adventures.
- Discover nearby events and activities
- Create and manage your own events
- Connect and chat with other users
- Save and track interesting listings
- Securely book and pay for experiences
- Manage host payouts with Stripe Connect
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Tmixr is a social discovery app that transforms how people find and connect around real-world events and activities. Whether you're looking for events, hangouts, or things to do, Tmixr makes discovery feel social, visual, and immediate. **Key Features:** - **Discover Events**: Browse nearby events, activities, and experiences - **Host & Create**: Create and manage your own events and activities - **Connect & Chat**: Message other users about events and experiences - **Save & Track**: Save listings and activities you're interested in - **Book & Pay**: Securely book and pay for real-world experiences - **Manage Payouts**: Host dashboard with Stripe Connect integration for easy payout management **How It Works:** 1. **Browse**: Explore events and activities in your area 2. **Connect**: Chat with other users and hosts 3. **Book**: Reserve spots and pay securely 4. **Experience**: Enjoy real-world events and activities 5. **Share**: Post stories and photos from your experiences **Perfect For:** - Event organizers looking to connect with attendees - Social butterflies discovering new experiences - People seeking local activities and events - Hosts wanting to manage bookings and payments easily Tmixr combines the best of social networking with real-world event discovery, making it easier than ever to find and share meaningful experiences in your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Are.na at 354 against Tmixr's 2. Tmixr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Are.na against 5.0 for Tmixr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Are.na has 354 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Are.na | Tmixr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (354 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | Hamza Farah |
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
Tmixr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
Tmixr
No in-app purchases
