# Runbit vs Fantasy Hike

The clearest difference is rating: Fantasy Hike at 4.8 against Runbit's 4.0. Fantasy Hike also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3). Runbit's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fantasy Hike sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fantasy Hike holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fantasy Hike has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Runbit's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fantasy Hike's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Runbit ships an update every 5 days, Fantasy Hike monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runbit | Fantasy Hike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbit-city-explorer/id940383157/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-hike/id1557127861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [QuidBit AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/845148963) | [Forge7 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540506144) |

## What reviewers say

### Runbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbit-city-explorer/id940383157)

Transform your surroundings into an interactive game. Explore your city by collecting stars, escaping monsters, and chasing animals. Challenge friends and share your progress, all while integrating with your favorite fitness trackers.

**Highlights:** Collect stars in your environment, Escape from virtual monsters, Chase and collect virtual animals, Challenge friends and share progress, Integrates with other exercise apps, Adjustable monster speed modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runbit Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Fantasy Hike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-hike/id1557127861)

This app gamifies your daily walks, turning every step into progress through a fantasy adventure. Compete with friends, track your distance, and stay motivated towards a healthier lifestyle. Explore a magical world from your doorstep.

**Highlights:** Fantasy adventure quest, Friend progress tracking, Multiple character avatars, Daily statistics charts, Low battery consumption, Apple Health integration, Background activity tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Hero | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Hero | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly motivating
- 👍 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 👍 Seamless integration with health apps
- 💡 Unique fantasy-themed walking experience
- 👍 Rewarding milestones and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with 1 mile per day cap
- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking accuracy
- 💡 Difficulty keeping up with overpowered challenger characters
- 👎 Lack of social/friend features to compete with others

**Reported bugs**

- App resets user progress unexpectedly
- Syncing issues with third-party fitness trackers

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter distance for activities beyond just walking
- Implement more customizable difficulty settings for challenger characters
- Introduce social features to allow users to compete against friends
- Expand the app to include more fantasy-themed journeys beyond just Lord of the Rings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runbit free?

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

### Is Fantasy Hike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runbit or Fantasy Hike?

Fantasy Hike is rated higher. Runbit averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fantasy Hike averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Runbit or Fantasy Hike have ads?

Both Runbit and Fantasy Hike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runbit or Fantasy Hike?

Runbit ships an update every 5 days, and Fantasy Hike monthly. Most recently, Runbit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fantasy Hike on November 6, 2026.

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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.*