# V2Fun vs The Midst

The clearest difference is rating: The Midst at 4.7 against V2Fun's 4.1. The Midst also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). V2Fun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. V2Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Midst holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Fun has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of V2Fun's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Midst's.

V2Fun ships an update every 3 weeks, The Midst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V2Fun | The Midst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2fun/id1659591551/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [璇 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658928025) | [Impulse Coupled Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) |

## What reviewers say

### V2Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2fun/id1659591551)

A native third-party client for accessing V2EX content. It offers a clean interface with support for night mode, providing a streamlined browsing experience for users of the V2EX platform.

**Highlights:** Native V2EX client, Night mode support, Streamlined browsing, Third-party access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 V2Fun free?

V2Fun 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, V2Fun or The Midst?

The Midst is rated higher. V2Fun averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Midst averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do V2Fun or The Midst have ads?

Neither V2Fun nor The Midst shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V2Fun or The Midst?

V2Fun ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Midst every 2 weeks. Most recently, V2Fun was updated on July 19, 2026 and The Midst on July 6, 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.*