Comparison

iButterfly HK vs SmartHike

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

Head to head
About

iButterfly HK

Features
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iButterfly以 “Coupon Entertainment” 為概念,揉合 Augmented Reality, Motion Sensor 及 GPS 技術,令手機化身成蝴蝶網,捕捉不同款式的蝴蝶。每隻蝴蝶均設計精美,包涵特別優惠及驚喜內容。   iButterfly與多個品牌合作,提供不同優惠,以及推出限定版及別注版蝴蝶,除具有收藏價值外,集齊全套蝴蝶,更可換領限量禮品。 With the concept of “Coupon Entertainment” and a combination of Augmented Reality, Motion Sensor and GPS, your mobile phone is now turning into a portable net, catching different butterflies around the town. Each butterfly is gorgeously designed with special offers and even exciting surprises which entertain you anytime, anywhere. Special offers and surprises from a variety of brands are flying around out there for you to explore! Also, stay tuned for limited and special editions of butterflies. Not only they are stylish collectibles, upon full collection you can even win limited cool prizes!

About

SmartHike

Features
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SmartHike combines advanced AI and AR technology to enhance your hiking adventures like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trekker, SmartHike offers personalized route suggestions, real-time safety alerts, and AR-powered trail navigation to keep you on track and safe. Stay informed about weather changes, wildlife, and trail closures while connecting with a supportive community of hikers to share your experiences. With detailed maps, elevation profiles, and smart planning tools, SmartHike makes every step of your journey smarter, safer, and more enjoyable. Download SmartHike now and elevate your outdoor experience!

Screenshots

iButterfly HK4 screens
SmartHike3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHike at every 3 weeks against iButterfly HK's every 2 months. iButterfly HK's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iButterfly HK ships an update every 2 months, SmartHike every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iButterfly HK versus SmartHike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriButterfly HKSmartHike
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCherrypicks417 TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

iButterfly HK

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iButterfly HK free?
iButterfly HK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHike free?
SmartHike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iButterfly HK or SmartHike have ads?
Neither iButterfly HK nor SmartHike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iButterfly HK or SmartHike?
iButterfly HK ships an update every 2 months, and SmartHike every 3 weeks. Most recently, iButterfly HK was updated on September 8, 2026 and SmartHike on September 21, 2026.

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