# Mist vs Thru

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against Mist's 2. Thru also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 83%). Mist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (587 vs 131). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mist against 4.9 for Thru. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 587 and 131 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Mist's written reviews are positive against 93% of Thru's.

Mist ships an update every 2 days, Thru every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mist | Thru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **587** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holograph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531040795) | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) |

## What reviewers say

### Mist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052)

Easily log your food and exercise with a simple interface. Automatically calculates calories and macros, allowing you to view their impact on your health. Focuses on fast, uncomplicated tracking.

**Highlights:** Quick food and exercise logging, Automatic calorie calculation, Macro tracking, View health impacts (sleep, weight, mental health), Optional calorie count hiding, Simple, no-fuss interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mist Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mist Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Thru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703)

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

**Highlights:** Virtual thru-hiking expeditions, Real-world step tracking integration, Interactive progress map, Illustrated landscape representations, Trail badge collection, Landmark check-ins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mist free?

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

### Is Thru free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mist or Thru?

Thru is rated higher. Mist averages 4.9 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while Thru averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do Mist or Thru have ads?

Neither Mist nor Thru shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mist or Thru?

Mist ships an update every 2 days, and Thru every 9 days. Most recently, Mist was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thru on November 5, 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.*