Mist vs WhyLeaveTown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mist
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Mist is a comprehensive mobile app designed to empower international students as they βMove, Settle & Liveβ in their new country. With Mist, you can easily manage essential aspects of your student life, including International payments, SIM plans, International Student Identity Cards (ISIC), and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Stay connected with a reliable SIM plan tailored to your needs. Choose from a variety of options and get your SIM card delivered to your home before departure. With Mist, you can enjoy immediate access to communication and data services, keeping you connected with friends, family, and your new community. Make International payments. Easily pay your university or school fees and tuition with Mist powered by one of Indiaβs leading online payment providers. Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). Get peace of mind while in Australia and get comprehensive health insurance for you and any family members accompanying you. Choose from a range of options from Australiaβs leading health funds to make sure you get the best cover for you so you can focus on your new life in Australia stress-free. With its user-friendly interface and secure features, Mist simplifies the administrative tasks involved in studying abroad, allowing you to focus on what truly matters β your education and personal growth. Join the Mist community and experience the convenience and empowerment of managing your finances, SIM plans, identity cards, and health cover all in one place.
WhyLeaveTown
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The Why Leave Town App is designed to enable local shoppers to accept Why Leave Town Digital Gift Cards. Within the app shoppers can redeem multiple gift cards and then move them to their Apple Wallet so that they can then spend the value of the card at local participating businesses. The app also allows card holders to check the balance remaining on their card, the expiry date and keep track of recent transaction history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mist at every 3 weeks against WhyLeaveTown's every 3 months. WhyLeaveTown's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mist ships an update every 3 weeks, WhyLeaveTown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mist | WhyLeaveTown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mist Financial Pty Ltd | Why Leave Town Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Mist
No in-app purchases
WhyLeaveTown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mist free?
Is WhyLeaveTown free?
Do Mist or WhyLeaveTown have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mist or WhyLeaveTown?
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