# Summit Seeker vs Peakist

The clearest difference is rating: Peakist at 5.0 against Summit Seeker's 4.6. Peakist also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Summit Seeker's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Summit Seeker costs $0.99 and Peakist $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Peakist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit Seeker has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Summit Seeker ships an update every 4 months, Peakist every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summit Seeker | Peakist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-seeker/id905726337/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peakist/id6476985677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | #198 |
| Size | 63 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Sandell](https://appshunter.io/developer/527035505) | [Squirrel Point Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630204674) |

## What reviewers say

### Summit Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-seeker/id905726337)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Track your progress climbing the highest points in all 50 US states and territories. Log your ascents, view an interactive map of peaks, and share your adventures with friends. Plan future hikes with a personalized wish list.

**Highlights:** Track progress of peaks visited, Interactive map of peaks, Check-in to peaks, Add photos to check-ins, Sync check-ins via Dropbox, Share visits on social media, Create a wish list of peaks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Peakist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peakist/id6476985677)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps hikers meticulously track their visits to various peaks, known as 'Peak Bagging.' It allows users to record where and when they've hiked, monitor progress towards goals, and plan future excursions. The app offers directions to trailheads and the ability to export GPS data.

**Highlights:** Track hiking goals and list completions, Visit information synced via iCloud, Get directions to trailheads, Export GPS coordinates or GPX files, Includes numerous pre-defined peak lists, Data privacy and export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summit Seeker free?

Summit Seeker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peakist free?

Peakist costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Summit Seeker or Peakist?

Peakist is rated higher. Summit Seeker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Peakist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Summit Seeker or Peakist have ads?

Neither Summit Seeker nor Peakist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summit Seeker or Peakist?

Summit Seeker ships an update every 4 months, and Peakist every 5 weeks. Most recently, Summit Seeker was updated on September 3, 2026 and Peakist on September 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Summit Seeker or Peakist?

Summit Seeker currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Peakist at #198. 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.*