Are.na vs VALOR
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.
VALOR
Connect with a verified community of service members, veterans, and their families. Find peer support, access resources, and discover career opportunities. This platform aims to combat veteran isolation and honor those lost daily.
- Verified veteran and military family profiles
- Direct messaging and group communities
- Battle buddy and mentorship matching
- Peer-to-peer crisis support line
- VA resource map and VSO directory
- SkillBridge transition opportunities
- Veteran-owned business marketplace
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VALOR-22 is the verified community for service members, veterans, military spouses, Gold Star families, and patriots — built to end veteran isolation and honor the 22 we lose each day. CONNECT WITH YOUR PEOPLE • A verified social feed where every veteran badge is earned, not self-declared — real DD214 and military credential verification with zero document retention after review • Direct messaging, group communities, and branch-based discussion boards • Battle buddy connections and mentorship matching with veterans who've walked your path REAL SUPPORT, REAL PEOPLE • Peer-to-Peer Crisis Support Line staffed by verified veteran volunteers with live regional coverage maps • VA Resource Map — find VA facilities near you with verified member reviews, ratings, and directions • VSO Connect — a trusted directory of accredited Veterans Service Organization representatives for claims, appeals, and benefits help • Veterans Crisis Line integration (988, press 1) available throughout the app — free, confidential, 24/7 GROW YOUR CAREER • SkillBridge transition opportunities from partner employers • Mentorship from veterans already in your target industry • Resource library covering benefits, healthcare navigation, housing, employment, and transition SUPPORT VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS • Shop veteran-owned businesses and the VALOR-22 apparel line • Military discounts directory with verified-only listings • Business marketplace and vendor storefronts powered by secure Stripe checkout BUILT ON TRUST • Verified Veteran, Military Spouse, Gold Star, Widow, Patriot, and Valor Family badges • AI-assisted content moderation with human oversight • Two-factor authentication for all administrative accounts • NaVOBA Certified SDVBE The name honors the 22 veterans lost to suicide each day. Every connection made here is a stand against that number. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Available 24/7.
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Verdict
Are.na and VALOR both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VALOR's written reviews are positive against 52% of Are.na's. VALOR also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Are.na's advantage is ratings volume (357 vs 4). 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 VALOR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Are.na has 357 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Are.na's written reviews are positive against 100% of VALOR's.
| Parameter | Are.na | VALOR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (357 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | 4 |
| 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | When It Changed Inc. | VALOR-22 LLC |
Customer experience
Are.na
VALOR
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
VALOR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Are.na
No in-app purchases
VALOR
No in-app purchases
