Hashtag Memo vs The Midst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hashtag Memo
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You will reduce the need to enter the tag. And you will enjoy more feel free to SNS. When you select a hashtag or group, you can call some SNS app. (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) Further, as for advanced users, registration of the URL scheme is also supported. If further customize the way of cooperation, it will be able to take advantage of the more effectively SNS.
The Midst
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.
- Location-based posting
- Global map view
- 24-hour post expiration
- Check-in functionality
- Wish list creation
- Anonymous posting option
- Age verification
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The Midst is a location-based social network and life logging app. Posting to The Midst drops a pin at your current location and is visible to anyone in the world. Pan the map to see what's happening around the world. Posts expire after 24 hours, ensuring information remains relevant and up-to-date. Check-in: Have you stumbled upon a fantastic new food truck or a great coffee shop? Check-in by tapping a place on the map. Check-ins can be public by also posting to The Midst, or choose to only save check-ins to your Saved Places list. Wish List: Did someone check in at a place you find interesting? Tap the pin on the map in The Midst and add that location to your Wish List. Saved places and wish list items are saved in the Check In tab. Some regions now require age verification for social apps. The Midst uses Apple’s Declared Age Range verification to meet these regulations while protecting your privacy. Verification is a one-time, on-device check using the age information already stored in your iCloud account. We only receive a yes/no confirmation that you meet the age requirement. The Midst never sees, stores, or transmits your birthday or actual age. The Midst uses Apple's standard end user license agreement (EULA) which can be viewed here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ View our privacy policy here: https://www.themidstapp.com/privacy-policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hashtag Memo at none against The Midst's 2. Hashtag Memo also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27.0). The Midst's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, ads 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. The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hashtag Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hashtag Memo ships an update every 26 months, The Midst every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hashtag Memo | The Midst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Satoru Takahashi | Dan O'Leary |
In-app purchases
Hashtag Memo
No in-app purchases
The Midst
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year









