# Destiny vs HikeRPG

The clearest difference is ads: HikeRPG at none against Destiny's shown. HikeRPG also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Destiny's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destiny has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Destiny's written reviews are positive against 100% of HikeRPG's.

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, HikeRPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny | HikeRPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikerpg/id6738845392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Casey Roy Vlastuin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782567404) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling sci-fi shooter gameplay with unique characters and powerful weapons. Experience iconic game modes and embark on new adventures to defend Earth. Play solo or team up with friends in this first-person or third-person action experience.

**Highlights:** First-person and third-person shooter modes, Unique characters with formidable skills, Iconic and new game modes (campaign, co-op, PVE, PVP), Diverse and powerful weapon combinations, Online multiplayer and clan system, Character customization and personal stories

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| peacemaker's gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| pandora's deals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| tree of light's blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| founder bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500silver | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6000silver | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Appealing to both new and veteran players
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Server connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues and server downtime
- Framerate drops during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Control support for better experience
- Optimization for older devices


### 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 Destiny free?

Destiny 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, Destiny or HikeRPG?

HikeRPG is rated higher. Destiny averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while HikeRPG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Destiny or HikeRPG have ads?

Destiny shows ads; HikeRPG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny or HikeRPG?

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and HikeRPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Destiny 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.*