# Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy — Now you have skin in the game!

> Challenge friends to close activity rings with financial stakes. (iPhone/iPad app by Ben Sinclair.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/account-a-bill-a-buddy/id1495409950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ben Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/349645950)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/account-a-bill-a-buddy/id1495409950/reviews.md

## What is Account?

BE ACCOUNTABLE!
Closing your rings on your Apple Watch has never been more important, because now you have skin in the game! Invite your friends, family and co-workers to a challenge to stay accountable with Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy!

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy integrates with the Health app to see if you close your activity rings. If you close your rings every day, and your competitor does too, nobody owes anything! Otherwise you pay each other for each day you don’t close your rings! Feeling generous? You can forgive your competitor if they miss a day!

HOW LONG IS THE CHALLENGE?
You choose the timeframe! All you have to do is pick a timeframe from our pre-set options, or choose your own custom option. 

HOW MUCH IS THE PENALTY?
You choose the penalty dollar amount to be paid to one another for each day that your rings aren’t closed. If you close your rings every day and your competitor does too, Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy has served it’s purpose: holding you accountable!

## Key features

- Activity ring challenges
- Friend invitations
- Customizable challenge duration
- Variable penalty amounts
- Health app integration
- Forgive missed days

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/account-a-bill-a-buddy/id1495409950/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Weirdddd

*2024-05-04*

Can’t even sign up , app shuts down when I press “sign up”

### 5/5 — I thoroughly enjoy this app

*2022-06-10*

This has helped me stay on track especially on days when I’ve wanted to be lazy.

### 5/5 — First challenge complete

*2022-06-08*

Just completed a 30 day challenge with 6 of my friends and I have enjoyed this app more than I thought possible.

### 5/5 — Weight loss goal achieved

*2022-06-08*

This app has helped me lose 20 pounds and I love it! Knowing you’re competing against others makes it so much easier to stay moving. Thank you for this.

### 5/5 — ACCOUNTABILITY

*2022-06-08*

Accountability is key to fitness and this app holds you accountable! Being able to track your goals and compete with friends is a great way to get moving. I love that the app tracks everything as far as the challenge aspect goes, it’s nice to see it in real time every day when I check in, where I stand with my percentages as well as my competitors. Great app! 10/10 recommend.

### 5/5 — Great App for Accountability

*2022-06-07*

Want to keep yourself and friends accountable and have fun at the same time?! This app is the one to get! Makes working out a treat when there’s a stake in the game. Also, it is a very easy app to figure out and it’s an easy setup!

### 5/5 — Great Motivator!!

*2022-06-07*

This is the best app on earth for motivation. If you like to push your friends to new heights this is the app for you!!!!

### 5/5 — Accountable Results!

*2022-06-07*

Love this app! Helps keep you accountable and challenge yourself, all well motivating your gym fam. Definitely recommend if you need an extra boost meeting your fitness goals.

### 5/5 — Worth it

*2022-05-20*

This app definitely makes you want to workout or stay active. If you’re competitive at all, download this and invite your friends to a challenge…pay up or get paid!  Worth it to stay on track!

### 5/5 — Challenge Accepted

*2022-05-18*

This app is perfect for keeping you and your friends accountable! We all know that we start a new fitness routine with the best intentions, but sometimes fall off the wagon down the road. This app helps to keep you motivated, because there’s more on the line. My friends and I enjoy using this app to challenge each other. I highly recommend!!

## Frequently asked questions about Account

### How does Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy track activity?

Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy integrates with the Health app to monitor if you close your daily activity rings. This allows for automatic verification of challenge progress.

### Can I set up challenges with specific people?

Yes, you can invite your friends, family, and co-workers to participate in challenges. This fosters a social and competitive environment for staying accountable.

### What happens if my friend misses a day?

If your competitor misses a day of closing their rings, they owe you the penalty amount you agreed upon. You also have the option to forgive them if you feel generous.

### How long can a challenge last in Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy?

You have the flexibility to choose the challenge timeframe. You can select from pre-set options or define your own custom duration.

### What is the penalty amount in Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy?

You get to decide the penalty dollar amount that is paid to one another for each day that your rings aren’t closed. This allows for personalized stakes in your fitness goals.

### Does Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy have ads?

No, Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy support?

Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 17+ to run.

### When was Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy last updated?

The latest version of Account-A-Bill-A-Buddy was released on January 14, 2022. The app was originally released on April 23, 2020.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2022-01-14

* Minor fixes and updates

### 1.5.7 — 2021-12-28

* Minor fixes

### 1.5.6 — 2021-12-21

* Minor fixes and updates

### 1.5.5 — 2021-01-26

* You can now keep track of who has paid in a group challenge!
* Minor fixes and updates

### 1.5.4 — 2021-01-08

* Group challenge creators can now remove participants
* Minor fixes and updates

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