Comparison

HexStep vs GeoFog

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

Head to head
About

HexStep

This app creates a hexagonal map of the places you visit, automatically filling in as you walk, ride, or drive. Track your exploration day by day, compete on leaderboards, and share your map visually. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Automatic hexagonal map generation
  • Background location tracking
  • Exploration calendar
  • Leveling system and leaderboards
  • Map sharing for social media
  • Map replay and visit intensity (Plus feature)
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Watch your map fill in. HexStep turns the places you go into a map of hexagons that stays with you. No check-ins, no photo tagging. Walk, ride or drive through a hex and it stays on your map. HexStep records while the app is open. Turn on Background Tracking and allow location access "Always" to keep recording while you use other apps or your phone is locked. SEE HOW MUCH YOU'VE EXPLORED • Hexes are recorded anywhere in the world • See your coverage of countries and their regions, down to cities or neighborhoods where boundary data is available (detail varies by country) • Switch between places explored and hexes explored YOUR EXPLORATION, DAY BY DAY The Exploration calendar keeps every day you explored. Days you claimed new hexes are brighter than days you only revisited. LEVEL UP AND COMPETE • Every new hex earns points • Climb five tiers: Wanderer, Regular, Local, Explorer, Human GPS • Today, this week, this month and all-time leaderboards, ranked by the hexes you claim SHARE YOUR MAP Make a story-ready card of your map for Instagram, iMessage or anywhere else. HEXSTEP PLUS One-time purchase. No subscription. • Map Replay: watch your map fill in day by day and save it as a video • Visit intensity: places you return to appear stronger on the map • Tap any hex to see when you first claimed it, how many days you've visited and your last visit • Pick any day on your calendar and see where you went YOUR DATA No account needed. Without an account, your map is saved only on your iPhone. Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your hexes, points and calendar to your HexStep account and restore them on a new iPhone. Signing in is also required to join the leaderboards and buy Plus. You can export your data or delete your account anytime in Settings. Start walking. Your map is waiting.

About

GeoFog

Transform your walks into a visual map of explored territory. Reveal streets as you move, record journeys, and capture areas by completing closed loops. Offers a guided introduction to get you started at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Reveal streets from fog
  • Record journey history
  • Capture territory with closed loops
  • Simulated competitors
  • Guided introduction
  • On-device explore data
Features
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GeoFog turns everyday walks into visible progress on your map. EXPLORE Reveal streets from the fog as you walk. Record journeys, see your explored area, and revisit your progress. Explore mode keeps your route history and fog on your device. FRONTIERS Sign in to capture territory by walking closed loops. Territory can change hands when a later capture covers it. The mode includes simulated competitors. Nearby rankings reflect the visible arena; country and global rankings are simulated benchmarks. START AT YOUR OWN PACE A guided introduction helps you choose a manageable first walk and watch an illustrated map demo. You decide when to start and stop recording. Steps are measured when Motion access is available; otherwise the app labels them as estimates. PREMIUM ACCESS App features require an active subscription or eligible free trial. Completing onboarding, signing in, dismissing an offer, or restoring without an active purchase does not unlock the app. Registration is optional for Explore. Restore Purchases, account access, and legal information remain available before subscribing. Frontiers requires an account and internet connection. YOUR DATA AND CHOICES Explore route history stays on your device. Frontiers sends location and capture information, including submitted routes and aggregate steps, to its server to validate claims and maintain territory and rankings. Account, subscription, and optional product analytics services process the data described in the Privacy Policy. Coordinates and routes are excluded from product analytics. SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekly, monthly and annual plans, localized prices, billing periods and eligible introductory offers are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed or after the eligible trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions through Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://geofog-47e66.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://geofog-47e66.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HexStep4 screens
GeoFog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HexStep at 100% against GeoFog's 0%. HexStep also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. HexStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GeoFog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexStep holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HexStep's written reviews are positive against 0% of GeoFog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexStep ships an update every 4 days, GeoFog weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HexStep versus GeoFog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexStepGeoFog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeong Won HuhRoman Popov

Customer experience

HexStep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GeoFog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HexStep

One-time1
  • HexStep Plus$14.99
5 purchases

GeoFog

Subscriptions5
  • GeoFog Premium Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • GeoFog Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • GeoFog Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • GeoFog Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • GeoFog Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HexStep free?
HexStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoFog free?
GeoFog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HexStep or GeoFog?
HexStep is rated higher. HexStep averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GeoFog averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HexStep or GeoFog have ads?
Neither HexStep nor GeoFog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HexStep or GeoFog?
HexStep ships an update every 4 days, and GeoFog weekly. Most recently, HexStep was updated on November 5, 2026 and GeoFog on October 31, 2026.

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