# HikeSim > Explore world trails with immersive photo hikes and live fitness tracking. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikesim.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikesim.com) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.hikesim.com` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** AL GROSS - **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS - **Downloads:** 21 - **Version:** 1.1.228 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2026-08-28 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 129 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-10-27 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hikesim.com) - **Website:** [https://hikesim.com](https://hikesim.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://hikesim.com/PrivacyPolicy.html](https://hikesim.com/PrivacyPolicy.html) ## Description Step onto the trail, wherever you are.

HikeSim transforms your treadmill workout or neighborhood walk into a visual adventure. Whether using your Android phone as a window to the world or your Wear OS watch for precision tracking, HikeSim lets you "walk" through real-world trails using a sequence of photos that advance as you move.

THE PHONE EXPERIENCE: YOUR WINDOW TO NATURE
Use your phone as your primary immersive display. See trail photos in that update in real-time as you reach distance milestones.
• Visual Motivation: Every step brings a new perspective, from hidden forest paths to sweeping mountain vistas.
• Standalone Power: No watch? No problem. Track your entire hike using your phone’s internal sensors with consistent 1-second UI updates.
• Hike Maker: Become a trail blazer! Capture your favorite local paths using the built-in Hike Maker and create your own custom photo hikes to share or keep for yourself.

THE WATCH EXPERIENCE: PRECISION ON YOUR WRIST
HikeSim for Wear OS is more than just a companion—it’s a powerful standalone fitness tool.
• Live Health Metrics: Monitor your intensity with real-time heart rate tracking and history graphs.
• Altitude & Pace: Track your climbs with barometric elevation and stay on target with precise live pace data.
• Independence: Head out for a light workout with just your watch. Your data syncs automatically to your phone’s history when you return.

SEAMLESS SYNERGY
INDOOR & OUTDOOR VERSATILITY
• Treadmill Mode: Select "Indoor Walk" to disable GPS and rely on the watch's motion sensors for accurate, jitter-free distance tracking—perfect for gym sessions.
• Real-World GPS: Use "Outdoor Mode" for high-precision GPS tracking, complete with signal loss watchdogs and accuracy warnings to keep you informed on the trail.

KEY FEATURES:
• Expansive Library: Explore a growing collection of world-class hiking trails from around the globe.
• Health Connect: Seamlessly sync your completed workouts, calories, and heart rate data to your favorite health ecosystems.
• Privacy Focused: Your location and sensor data stay on your device. We do not collect or share your personal information.

Your next adventure starts with a single step. Experience the trail like never before with HikeSim. ## Rankings - #2,761,127 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.health.READ_EXERCISE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_DISTANCE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_EXERCISE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_HEART_RATE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_TOTAL_CALORIES_BURNED` - `com.hikesim.com.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [SityTrail+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geolives.apps.sitytrail.world) — 19,491 users - [MyHike - create your own hike](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kvd.MyHike) — 374 users - [Trail Walker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/se.evefall.trailwalker) — 6 users - [MyHikes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.myhikes.myhikes) — 7,720 users, 4.47 / 5 - [Walk the World: Virtual Trails](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.impending.walktheworld) — 11,308 users, 3.00 / 5 - [Trailheadz](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trailheadz.app) — 13 users - [Watch Walks: Trail Companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchwalks.companion) — 52 users - [WalkTracker: Hiking Trails GPS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.videgro.walktracker) — 40,615 users, 4.14 / 5 - [Track My Trails - GPS Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxsoft.trackmytrails) — 109,274 users, 4.21 / 5 - [Hike Mate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.silent_summit.hike_mate) — 238 users - [Bask Venture: Run, Bike, Hike](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bask) — 97 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikesim.com)