# The Midst vs UpTrust Inc.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpTrust Inc. at none against The Midst's 2. UpTrust Inc. also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 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. UpTrust Inc. 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 UpTrust Inc.. 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, UpTrust Inc. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Midst | UpTrust Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/uptrust-inc/id6780231580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) | [UpTrust Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780231582) |

## 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 |


### UpTrust Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptrust-inc/id6780231580)

This social network prioritizes content based on trusted connections rather than virality. Users can curate their feed by upvoting or downvoting posts and comments, and vouching for individuals whose judgment they trust. It aims to foster respectful discussions and bridge disagreements.

**Highlights:** Feed ranked by trust, not virality, Upvote/downvote posts and comments, Threaded discussions, Add/vote on trust tags, Vouch for trusted users, Search posts, people, and topics, Follow tags and browse trending content

**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 UpTrust Inc. free?

UpTrust Inc. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Midst or UpTrust Inc.?

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

### Do The Midst or UpTrust Inc. have ads?

Neither The Midst nor UpTrust Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Midst or UpTrust Inc.?

The Midst ships an update every 4 weeks, and UpTrust Inc. every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Midst was updated on October 14, 2026 and UpTrust Inc. on October 6, 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.*