MistyWay: Walking Quest Game

4.1
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesMistyWay is a step-tracking app with a quest-based game element that motivates users to walk more through virtual map exploration and competing with friends, but suffers from frequent crashes, synchronization glitches, and limitations in the free version.

40%Marketing ≈ reality15%Stability89%Live project

Actually does

  • Step counter80% of reviews
  • Workout tracking70% of reviews
  • Habit tracker30% of reviews
  • Фэнтези-квест с исследованием карты70% of reviews
  • iOS widgets10% of reviews
  • Subscription40% of reviews
  • Freemium40% of reviews
  • Ad-free10% of reviews
  • Russian localization20% of reviews
  • Leaderboard40% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Reminders
  • Push Notifications
  • Cloud sync
  • Backup / restore

Common complaints

  • Frequent app crashes and freezing60% of mentions

    «After the update the app stopped opening. I deleted and downloaded it again... all my progress was lost and it won't open anymore»

  • Incorrect step count and discrepancies between app and statistics40% of mentions

    «Step counter differs by 10k on map vs statistics! 77k on map, but 87k in personal statistics»

  • Synchronization issues with friends and between devices35% of mentions

    «Poor synchronization with friends. Everyone has different step count information»

  • 3000 steps per day limit in free version25% of mentions

    «3000 steps limit in the free version... 3k limit... just terrible»

  • Unable to purchase subscription from Russia (Apple Pay unavailable)15% of mentions

    «Couldn't buy a subscription from Russia. Add another payment method (like SBP for example?)»

What people praise

  • Motivates to walk more through game elements and streaks

    «Motivation to walk is 100/10. I got a goal to walk on the treadmill. I keep opening the app to see how my character is progressing»

  • Beautiful design, parallax visuals and locations

    «Very beautiful locations, map. Incredibly beautiful and convenient app. Great app, beautiful landscapes»

  • Russian localization of the app (difference from Fantasy Hike)

    «I like that the app is in Russian. Really liked the app because it's available for Russian-speaking users»

  • Affordable subscription and free basic functionality

    «Cheap subscription. Inexpensive subscription»

  • Convenient competition with friends and leaderboards

    «We walk and compete. I got three friends to join»

Where to install

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