Comparison

Scatter vs Hike Maker

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

Head to head
About

Scatter

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Do you need some inspiration to go for a local walk? Scatter can help to make it fun! This is a simple app that generates some targets around you on a map. You then try to visit as many of the targets as you can.

About

Hike Maker

This app helps you discover new walking routes tailored to your desired distance and pace. It can generate circular or A-to-B paths, track your progress in real-time, and log your journey details. Stay motivated with stats and badges for your achievements.

Highlights
  • Auto-generate circular or A-to-B routes
  • Custom route creation
  • Real-time route recording
  • Distance, steps, heart rate, and calorie logging
  • GPX file import/export
  • Location-tagged notes
  • Weather forecast integration
Features
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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE Love exploring new paths or need a change of scene? Want help to get fit or lose some weight? Can't decide where to go? Hike Maker is here to help! Just choose your distance and pace, and it generates routes for you to follow. Whether it's a circular route back to where you started or an A-to-B path, Hike Maker has you covered. Save routes, and when you're ready, select one to track your progress in real time. EXPLORE WITH EASE Wherever you are, Hike Maker’s smart algorithm suggests routes at your chosen distance. Adjust waypoints to customize or save it for later. Not satisfied? Get a new suggestion. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Ready to go? Follow the map, track your progress, and get updates at each waypoint. Hike Maker logs each journey, noting your path, time, steps, and average heart rate. STAY MOTIVATED Review your progress with stats and stay motivated with badges for milestones and streak tracking. Key features: - Auto-generate circular or A-to-B routes - Create your own custom routes - Route recording, distance tracking, steps (or pushes), heart rate and calorie logging - Distance in kilometres or miles - GPX file import/export and share GPX files with other apps on your device - Search to find places to start a route anywhere - Live Activities and notifications on your progress during a hike - iCloud sync between devices - Take notes as you travel, and they are tagged with your location so you can see them on the map afterwards - Weather forecast for the area of your route, from Apple Weather - Colorful dashboards and statistics so you can see your progress Note that Hike Maker will attempt to generate random routes for you. In some circumstances this may not be possible at the distance you choose, due to your current location and the layout of paths or roads around you. Keep trying until you get a route you're happy with, or design your own. Hike Maker includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features that can be subscribed to and paid for monthly or annually. The subscription version is offered with a one week free trial. After the free trial ends your subscription will start unless you choose to cancel it. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions within the App Store app on your phone or within Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scatter2 screens
Hike Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scatter at none against Hike Maker's 3. Scatter also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Hike Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 31 months). On price, 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. Hike Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scatter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scatter ships an update every 31 months, Hike Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scatter versus Hike Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScatterHike Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew McGeeGood Binary Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Scatter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hike Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlock all features7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hike Maker Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Scatter free?
Scatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hike Maker free?
Hike Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scatter or Hike Maker have ads?
Neither Scatter nor Hike Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scatter or Hike Maker?
Scatter ships an update every 31 months, and Hike Maker every 10 days. Most recently, Scatter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hike Maker on October 30, 2026.

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