# The Wanderer vs HikeRPG

The clearest difference is ads: HikeRPG at none against The Wanderer's shown. HikeRPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). The Wanderer's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Wanderer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HikeRPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HikeRPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 100% of HikeRPG's.

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, HikeRPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wanderer | HikeRPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikerpg/id6738845392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 422 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) | [Casey Roy Vlastuin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782567404) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683)

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle threats in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and discover randomized maps for endless replayability. Find a loyal companion to aid your survival.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RPG survival, Randomized map generation, Character customization, Upgradeable stats and items, Companion system, Difficulty selection, Camper van traversal

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Survivor Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Wanderers Crate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options


### HikeRPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikerpg/id6738845392)

Turn your walks into an epic role-playing adventure. Create a character, embark on quests, and experience real-time story encounters, skill checks, and combat as you move through the real world. Earn gold, upgrade gear, and recruit companions to grow stronger with every hike.

**Highlights:** Persistent RPG character progression, Real-world walking advances quests, Voice-acted fantasy stories, Combat, dialog, and skill-based encounters, Fairy companions with side quests, Gear upgrades and shop, Social features to follow friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wanderer free?

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

### Is HikeRPG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or HikeRPG?

HikeRPG is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while HikeRPG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Wanderer or HikeRPG have ads?

The Wanderer shows ads; HikeRPG does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or HikeRPG?

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and HikeRPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on November 9, 2026 and HikeRPG on November 4, 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.*