Comparison

HikeRPG vs AdventurePath

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

Head to head
About

HikeRPG

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
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HikeRPG transforms walking and hiking into an epic role‑playing adventure. Create a character, choose a quest, and begin walking - anywhere. As you move, story encounters, skill checks, combat, and magical events unfold in real time. Encounters appear as notifications and can be safely paused until you’re ready to interact. Earn gold, upgrade your gear, recruit Fairies, and grow stronger with every hike. FEATURES + Persistent RPG character progression + Real‑world walking advances quests + Fully voice‑acted, humorous fantasy stories + Combat, dialog, and skill‑based encounters + Fairy companions with side quests + Potions, gear, and upgrades from Brus’ shop + Follow friends, cheer them on, and share results FREE TO START Free starter quests Free Fairy and social features Optional subscription for additional quests Adventure isn’t behind a screen—it’s right outside. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.hikerpg.com/privacy-policy

About

AdventurePath

Features
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What if the walk you already take could move a hero, unlock the next chapter, and bring you home with a story? AdventurePath is a walking RPG where real movement carries the adventure forward. With your permission, steps, walking distance, cycling, and swimming from Apple Health become meaningful progress across three handcrafted campaigns. WALK WITH A PURPOSE Choose a focused 15, 25, 40, or 60-minute Adventure Walk. Continue the story, hunt, gather materials, or recover. Narrated story beats can play while you move, with controls on the Lock Screen. BUILD A JOURNEY THAT FEELS YOURS • Explore fantasy, science-fiction, and post-apocalyptic worlds • Meet companions, make choices, and deepen bonds • Complete main quests and optional side adventures • Fight or flee, collect gear, and shape your hero • Discover blueprints, craft equipment, and upgrade Base Camp • Track locations, creatures, recipes, and discoveries in the Codex • Export and restore your save PLAY YOUR WAY Guided mode keeps the focus on walking and story. Full RPG mode opens combat, gear, crafting, companions, and deeper progression. Start The Shattered Realm for free and explore its complete first region. AdventurePath Pro unlocks the rest of that campaign, Galactic Odyssey, Wasteland Chronicles, and additional save slots. Choose yearly with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, or a one-time Forever purchase. Optional Support Development tips do not unlock Pro content. Your Health data stays on your device. AdventurePath has no ads, analytics SDKs, or advertising trackers. Health access is optional and requested only after explanation. AdventurePath is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://flonsus.com/apps/adventure-path/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://flonsus.com/apps/adventure-path/terms/

Screenshots

HikeRPG4 screens
AdventurePath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AdventurePath at every 2 weeks against HikeRPG's every 5 weeks. 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. HikeRPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AdventurePath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HikeRPG ships an update every 5 weeks, AdventurePath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HikeRPG versus AdventurePath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHikeRPGAdventurePath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB23 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCasey Roy VlastuinPETRO VAKULENKO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HikeRPG

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

AdventurePath

Subscriptions1
  • AdventurePath Pro Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Support Tip$2.99
  • Medium Support Tip$4.99
  • Large Support Tip$9.99
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  • AdventurePath Pro Forever$19.99

Questions

Is HikeRPG free?
HikeRPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdventurePath free?
AdventurePath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HikeRPG or AdventurePath have ads?
Neither HikeRPG nor AdventurePath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HikeRPG or AdventurePath?
HikeRPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and AdventurePath every 2 weeks. Most recently, HikeRPG was updated on November 4, 2026 and AdventurePath on October 31, 2026.

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