# try! vs The Midst

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: try! at none against The Midst's 2. try! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. try! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for try! against 5.0 for The Midst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

try! ships an update every 4 days, The Midst every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | try! | The Midst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/try/id1083944488/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Natalya Murashev](https://appshunter.io/developer/664768600) | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) |

## What reviewers say

### try!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/try/id1083944488)

Connect with a global community focused on Swift Development. Share advanced knowledge and techniques to enhance Swift craftsmanship. This event fosters collaboration among talented developers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Global developer community, Swift Development advancements, Knowledge sharing, Advanced techniques, Collaboration opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Midst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633)

A location-based social network where posts are tied to your current location and visible globally. Share experiences, discover new places through check-ins, and build wish lists of interesting spots. Posts are temporary, ensuring fresh content.

**Highlights:** Location-based posting, Global map view, 24-hour post expiration, Check-in functionality, Wish list creation, Anonymous posting option, Age verification

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is try! free?

try! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Midst free?

The Midst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, try! or The Midst?

try! and The Midst are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do try! or The Midst have ads?

Neither try! nor The Midst shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, try! or The Midst?

try! ships an update every 4 days, and The Midst every 4 weeks. Most recently, try! was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Midst on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*