Comparison

The Midst vs Wildgram

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wildgram

Features
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Wildgram is a real-world animal collection game that turns nature exploration into a fun, competitive experience. Spot wild animals, take a photo, identify what you found, and unlock them in your personal Wildex. Build your collection, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards with players around the world. Whether you love wildlife, nature, bird watching, or simple outdoor adventures, Wildgram makes every walk, trip, and discovery more exciting. Why Wildgram? Wildgram combines animal identifier tools, wildlife tracking, and a collection game experience in one simple app. Instead of just looking at animals, you can catch animals by taking real photos and start completing your growing collection of wild animals. Features Photo-based animal capture - Take a real photo of an animal and submit it to unlock your catch. Animal identifier experience - Identify animals from photos and discover which species you have found. Wildex collection - Collect and unlock animals in your personal Wildex, just like a real-world collection game. Bird identifier and wildlife discovery - Spot birds, wild animals, and nature finds while exploring outside. Rarity system - Discover common, rare, epic, mythic and legendary animals as you build your collection. Leaderboard - Compete with other users on global and weekly leaderboards. User profile and stats - Track your caught animals, rank, and rare discoveries in one place. Built for exploration Wildgram is made for people who enjoy wildlife, nature, outdoor games, and real world games that reward curiosity. Perfect for Nature lovers Wildlife fans Bird identifier users Animal recognition enthusiasts Outdoor explorers Collection game players Anyone who wants to catch animals in real life through photos Why Wildgram stands out Wildgram is more than a wildlife app. It is a fun animal scanner, a nature app, and a social competition game built around real-world discovery. It gives you a simple way to explore nature, identify animals, and turn everyday outdoor moments into progress. Start your journey today. Explore nature. Identify wild animals. Build your Wildex. Climb the leaderboard. Terms of Service - https://sites.google.com/view/wildgram/terms Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/wildgram/privacypolicy

Screenshots

The Midst4 screens
Wildgram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wildgram at none against The Midst's 2. Wildgram also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Wildgram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, Wildgram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Midst versus Wildgram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MidstWildgram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS27.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB46 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDan O'LearySanjay Pathak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Midst

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Wildgram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Midst free?
The Midst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildgram free?
Wildgram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Midst or Wildgram have ads?
Neither The Midst nor Wildgram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Midst or Wildgram?
The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wildgram fortnightly. Most recently, The Midst was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wildgram on October 3, 2026.

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