# The Midst vs Heatwave Social

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Heatwave Social at 15.0 against The Midst's 27.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Midst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Heatwave Social sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 The Midst against 5.0 for Heatwave Social. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, Heatwave Social every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Midst | Heatwave Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatwave-social/id6760971729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) | [Heatwave Social Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887095273) |

## 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 |


### Heatwave Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatwave-social/id6760971729)

This social media app features blurred posts that gradually reveal as users interact. Build anticipation for your content and connect with others through shared discovery and private chats.

**Highlights:** Blurred posts revealed by user interaction, Anticipation-driven content sharing, Instant unlocking with tokens, Private chat upon unlocking, Screenshot protection, Trending content discovery

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Flame Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Flame Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Flame Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Midst free?

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

### Is Heatwave Social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Midst or Heatwave Social?

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

### Do The Midst or Heatwave Social have ads?

Neither The Midst nor Heatwave Social shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Midst or Heatwave Social?

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, and Heatwave Social every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Midst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Heatwave Social on October 24, 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.*