# Solian vs The Midst

The clearest difference is device support: Solian at 4 against The Midst's 2. Solian also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solian against 5.0 for The Midst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Solian ships an update monthly, The Midst every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solian | The Midst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solian/id6499032345/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 204 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [君阳 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730403373) | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) |

## What reviewers say

### Solian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solian/id6499032345)

Connect with friends globally through text, voice, and video calls. Share your thoughts and publish content to a worldwide audience. Organize your posts and chat channels with an innovative realm system.

**Highlights:** Text, voice, and video calls, Global content publishing, Realm system for organization, OpenAPI for developers, Community management tools

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stellar Program | $1.99 | per month |
| Nova | $2.99 | per month |
| Supernova | $4.99 | per month |


### 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 Solian free?

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

### Is The Midst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solian or The Midst?

Solian and The Midst are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Solian or The Midst have ads?

Neither Solian nor The Midst shows ads.

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

Solian ships an update monthly, and The Midst every 4 weeks. Most recently, Solian was updated on October 6, 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.*