# The Midst vs Massive Masters Portal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Massive Masters Portal at none against The Midst's 2. Massive Masters Portal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 27.0). The Midst's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Midst against 5.0 for Massive Masters Portal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, Massive Masters Portal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Midst | Massive Masters Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-masters-portal/id6747846596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) | [Love Austin Homes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530402211) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Massive Masters Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-masters-portal/id6747846596)

Stay connected with your community through proactive notifications for group posts, replies, messages, and more. Access training courses, libraries, and videos directly from your device. Future updates will include voice and video messaging.

**Highlights:** Proactive notifications, Direct messaging, Group and public posts, Training course access, Library and video access, Discussion boards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Midst free?

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

### Is Massive Masters Portal free?

Massive Masters Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Midst or Massive Masters Portal?

The Midst and Massive Masters Portal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Midst or Massive Masters Portal have ads?

Neither The Midst nor Massive Masters Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Midst or Massive Masters Portal?

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, and Massive Masters Portal weekly. Most recently, The Midst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Massive Masters Portal on October 30, 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.*