# GlobeRoam vs Hikeix

The clearest difference is rating: Hikeix at 4.7 against GlobeRoam's 2.5. Hikeix also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.6). GlobeRoam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (45 vs 9). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hikeix sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. GlobeRoam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hikeix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobeRoam has 45 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GlobeRoam ships an update every 5 months, Hikeix daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeRoam | Hikeix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeroam-gps-camera-map/id6738332678/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikeix/id6795377864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #83 | **#63** |
| Size | 75 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FIVE OCEANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552314620) | [Holen Prysa](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795377866) |

## What reviewers say

### GlobeRoam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeroam-gps-camera-map/id6738332678)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides instant text and voice translations for seamless communication across many languages. It also features a scan translate function for printed text and word flashcards to help users build their vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Text and voice translation, Scan and translate printed text, Word flashcards for vocabulary building, Supports a wide range of languages, Instant translations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hikeix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikeix/id6795377864)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This travel app assists with outdoor trip preparation by providing a gear checklist and allowing photo/voice attachments. Plans can be exported to your device's photo library. All data is stored locally, requiring no account or GPS.

**Highlights:** Gear checklist creation, Photo and voice attachments, Plan export to photo library, Offline data storage, No account required, No GPS required

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Published Tag 03 | $4.95 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 03 | $4.95 | one-time |
| Hikeix Published Tag 05 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 04 | $11.95 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 05 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Published Tag 07 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 06 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 07 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Published Tag 10 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Hot Tag 08 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Hikeix Published Tag 11 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeRoam free?

GlobeRoam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hikeix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GlobeRoam or Hikeix?

Hikeix is rated higher. GlobeRoam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Hikeix averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do GlobeRoam or Hikeix have ads?

Neither GlobeRoam nor Hikeix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlobeRoam or Hikeix?

GlobeRoam ships an update every 5 months, and Hikeix daily. Most recently, GlobeRoam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hikeix on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GlobeRoam or Hikeix?

GlobeRoam currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Hikeix at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*