Comparison

Walldy vs The Midst

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

Head to head
About

Walldy

Connect with others in your city and beyond by sharing your interests. Customize your profile and discover content without algorithmic interference. Engage in instant chats and get reliable local news.

Highlights
  • Share anything with your city
  • Virtual travel and connect globally
  • Customizable profile and Wall
  • Instant chat with QuickWalls
  • Real, reliable local news updates
  • Dark and light mode options
Features
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Walldy is Now available as Invite-Only! Right now, Walldy is available as invite-only, so you’ll need an invitation code to sign up. We know it’s a bummer, but don’t stress—we’ll be dropping more and more invites as time goes on! Share, Explore, Connect Walldy is your space to share anything you want with your city—and even beyond! Travel virtually and connect with other Wallers across different cities. You Control the Vibe You’re in charge of what you see. No shady algorithms messing with your feed here. Dive in and create your own profile and unique Wall. Customize your profile and Wall to reflect your style. On your Wall, share what you’re listening to, watching, or reading—this is where people will truly discover you and your world! Chat in a Flash with QuickWalls Want to chat? Walldy’s QuickWalls let you instantly connect with other Wallers, even businesses. We're constantly working to make QuickWalls more creative than any other messaging platform out there. Stay Updated, Stay Real Catch up on all the latest news from your city and country, straight from trusted sources. No fake news here—just real, reliable updates. Designed for You Walldy is built to be easy, sleek, and modern. Plus, we’ve got both a beautiful dark mode and light mode you can switch between anytime in settings. It’s your space, your choice.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Walldy4 screens
The Midst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walldy at none against The Midst's 2. Walldy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). The Midst's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating 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. The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Walldy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Walldy against 5.0 for The Midst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walldy ships an update every 5 days, The Midst every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Walldy versus The Midst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalldyThe Midst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTHEWALLDY LIMITEDDan O'Leary

Customer experience

Walldy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Midst

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Walldy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Midst

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Walldy free?
Walldy 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, Walldy or The Midst?
Walldy and The Midst are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Walldy or The Midst have ads?
Walldy shows ads; The Midst does not.
Which is updated more often, Walldy or The Midst?
Walldy ships an update every 5 days, and The Midst every 4 weeks. Most recently, Walldy was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Midst on October 14, 2026.

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