Comparison

Hike Maker vs Stroll before you Scroll

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

Head to head
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/

About

Stroll before you Scroll

Features
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Tired of reaching for your phone first thing in the morning? Stroll before you Scroll helps you build a simple, powerful routine: get moving before you start scrolling. Pick the apps that distract you most — social media, news, games — and they stay locked until you hit your daily step goal. No workarounds, no snooze button. Just you and a walk. ▸ ONE-TIME PURCHASE — NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlike other app blockers that charge you every month, Stroll before you Scroll is yours forever with a single purchase. No recurring fees, no trials that expire, no hidden costs. ▸ BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE One screen. One goal. A scenic illustration that comes alive as you progress — from a misty morning path to a vibrant landscape at 100%. Choose from four handcrafted background themes: Country Path, Forest Walk, Mountain Trail, or Beach Stroll. ▸ FLEXIBLE DAILY GOALS Set a step target that fits your lifestyle — from a gentle 1,000 to an ambitious 30,000. Need different goals for different days? Set custom targets for each day of the week. ▸ CHOOSE WHEN BLOCKING STARTS Early bird who wants to check messages before heading out? Set a custom lock start time — your apps stay free until then, while your steps already count from midnight. ▸ STRICT MODE For those who mean business: Strict Mode prevents you from changing settings or removing apps from the blocked list until your goal is reached. Real accountability, no cheating. ▸ LIVE ACTIVITY & WIDGETS Track your progress without opening the app. See your steps on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and through Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — always up to date. ▸ APPLE WATCH COMPANION Glance at your wrist to see how close you are to unlocking your apps. Your Watch shows your progress ring, step count, and remaining steps. ▸ 100% PRIVATE Everything happens on your device. No account required, no data collected, no servers involved. Your step data and app choices never leave your phone. ▸ SMART NOTIFICATIONS Receive a notification the moment you reach your goal — so you know your apps are unlocked even when you are not looking at your phone. ▸ HAPTIC MILESTONES Feel a subtle vibration at 25%, 50%, and 75% — little rewards that keep you going without checking the screen. Stroll before you Scroll works with Apple's Screen Time technology to block the apps you choose. It counts your steps using the built-in motion sensor — no extra hardware needed, no GPS tracking, no battery drain. The idea is simple: a short walk makes everything better. Your focus improves, your mood lifts, and by the time you open your favorite apps, you have already done something good for yourself. Start today. Your apps will be waiting — after your walk.

Screenshots

Hike Maker4 screens
Stroll before you Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hike Maker at Free against Stroll before you Scroll's $2.99. Stroll before you Scroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Hike Maker is free to download; Stroll before you Scroll costs $2.99 up front. Hike Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stroll before you Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hike Maker ships an update every 10 days, Stroll before you Scroll every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hike Maker versus Stroll before you Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHike MakerStroll before you Scroll
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Binary LimitedFlorian Schimanke

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
None

Stroll before you Scroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hike Maker free?
Hike Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stroll before you Scroll free?
Stroll before you Scroll costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hike Maker or Stroll before you Scroll have ads?
Neither Hike Maker nor Stroll before you Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hike Maker or Stroll before you Scroll?
Hike Maker ships an update every 10 days, and Stroll before you Scroll every 5 days. Most recently, Hike Maker was updated on June 11, 2026 and Stroll before you Scroll on September 22, 2026.

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