# The Midst vs Oh Crap Hey

The clearest difference is monetization model: Oh Crap Hey at free against The Midst's freemium. 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 Oh Crap Hey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Oh Crap Hey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, Oh Crap Hey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Midst | Oh Crap Hey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-midst/id6593661633/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-crap-hey/id6761922240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **26.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) | [Nicholas Gerakines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892089245) |

## 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 |


### Oh Crap Hey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-crap-hey/id6761922240)

Gently reminds you to reconnect with friends and family you haven't spoken to in a while. Log your reach-outs, add notes, and snooze contacts on your own terms. All your data stays private on your device.

**Highlights:** Contact sorting by last interaction, Color-coded urgency indicators, Quick log reach-outs with notes, Direct messaging, calling, emailing, Contact snoozing, Home screen and desktop widgets, Siri and Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Profiles+ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Midst free?

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

### Is Oh Crap Hey free?

Oh Crap Hey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Midst or Oh Crap Hey?

The Midst and Oh Crap Hey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do The Midst or Oh Crap Hey have ads?

Neither The Midst nor Oh Crap Hey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Midst or Oh Crap Hey?

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, and Oh Crap Hey fortnightly. Most recently, The Midst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Oh Crap Hey on October 19, 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.*