# Fantasy Hike

> Turn your daily walks into a fantasy adventure. Step Counter & Pedometer app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.forge7.fantasyhike](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.forge7.fantasyhike)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.forge7.fantasyhike`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Forge7 AB
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 238,920
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (3,968 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-13
- **First published:** 2024-12-30
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.forge7.fantasyhike)
- **Website:** [https://forge7.net/fantasyhike/](https://forge7.net/fantasyhike/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://forge7.net/fantasyhike/privacy-policy.html](https://forge7.net/fantasyhike/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Fantasy Hike transforms your daily walking routine into an immersive fantasy adventure. Designed for fantasy enthusiasts and anyone seeking motivation to walk, this app tracks your steps as you journey from your cozy halfling hole all the way to Mount Fire. With features like multiple character avatars, competitive quests, and detailed daily stats, it makes fitness engaging and fun.

Easily sync your progress with Health Connect and compatible apps like Fitbit and Google Fit. Share your adventure with friends to compete and encourage each other. Enjoy a free mile of walking per day or unlock unlimited distance and additional features through in-app purchases and premium subscriptions. Fantasy Hike is optimized for minimal battery usage and encourages a healthier lifestyle through captivating storytelling and gamified walking goals.

## Rankings

- #146,122 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `net.forge7.fantasyhike.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Fantasy Hike offers a charming LOTR-inspired visuals and a motivating fantasy quest to encourage daily walking, which many users enjoy. However, recurring drawbacks are the severe free-tier limits (about 1 mile/day), confusing/priced premium tiers, and inconsistent tracking (miscounts, poor syncing). These issues appear across multiple reviews, tempering the otherwise engaging concept for fans who are willing to pay and can get it to track accurately. Overall, it’s attractive and motivating when it works.

### Pros

- Motivates users to walk more through a fantasy quest concept.
- Beautiful art and UI with a playful, LOTR-inspired theme.
- Engaging concept that many fans find enjoyable and immersive.
- Overall positive vibe and fun experience for fantasy-loving users.

### Cons

- Free version caps daily distance to about 1 mile (1500m), requiring premium for more progress.
- Premium pricing is confusing and often perceived as expensive or unclear (pricing terms vary).
- Tracking is frequently inaccurate or inconsistent (steps not counted or miscounted).
- Calibration/sync issues with other fitness apps (e.g., Google Fit) leading to incorrect totals.
- Occasional glitches or unhelpful support responses reported by users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.forge7.fantasyhike)