Comparison

Hydra vs Middelheim app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Hydra

Stay updated on the latest news and activities from your favorite student associations. Check restaurant menus and read student publications.

Highlights

Latest news updates
Student association activities
Restaurant menu information
Access to student publications

Features

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Met Hydra ben je steeds op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws en de activiteiten van jouw favoriete studentenverenigingen. Lees Schamper of beslis of het menu van de resto's vandaag bij je in de smaak valt. Waar je ook bent, vanaf nu heb je met Hydra steeds de UGent in je broekzak.

About

Middelheim app

Features

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In the Middelheim App you will find information about the 58 sculptures inside the park. Easily navigate through the park using our detailed map. Use the route functionality to swipe through the highlights of the park on an interactive way. You will also find all practical information about the park.

Screenshots

Hydra4 screens

Middelheim app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Middelheim app at monthly against Hydra's every 5 months. Middelheim app also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hydra ships an update every 5 months, Middelheim app monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Hydra versus Middelheim app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Hydra	Middelheim app
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	50.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	16	8.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	29 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Universiteit Gent	Bagaar BVBA

In-app purchases

None

Hydra

No in-app purchases

None

Middelheim app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydra free?

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

Is Middelheim app free?

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

Do Hydra or Middelheim app have ads?

Neither Hydra nor Middelheim app shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Hydra or Middelheim app?

Hydra ships an update every 5 months, and Middelheim app monthly. Most recently, Hydra was updated on October 16, 2026 and Middelheim app on October 2, 2026.