# Step-a-thon — The friendly step challenge

> The friendly step challenge (iPhone/iPad app by Thought Bulb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-a-thon/id6799213410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thought Bulb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543392367)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-a-thon/id6799213410/reviews.md

## What is Step?

Step-a-thon turns everyday walking into a fun, friendly challenge for your whole group.

Record a walk and your steps are counted right on your phone, then added to your total on a live leaderboard. Climb the rankings, cheer on your teammates, and collect badges as you hit new milestones.

Built for organized step-a-thon events — schools, workplaces, colleges, and community groups — Step-a-thon makes it easy to run a healthy, high-energy activity where everyone can take part.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Record your walks and count steps automatically using your phone's motion sensor
• Watch a live leaderboard update as you and your teammates rack up steps
• Join a team and compete together toward a shared goal
• Earn badges as you reach new milestones
• Track your personal progress over the course of the event

FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS
Administrators can set up events, manage participants and teams, and follow standings in real time — everything you need to run a smooth step challenge.

PRIVACY FIRST
Step-a-thon collects very little. Your phone's motion sensor is used only while you're recording a walk, and only the resulting step count is saved — never the raw sensor data. No location tracking, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Read our privacy policy at https://steps.eskoops.com/privacy.

Lace up, start walking, and see how far your team can go.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-09-21

• A faster, cleaner start — the app now opens on its own branded screen, straight to sign-in (no more blank flash on launch).
• Polished in-app screens (sign-in, profile, privacy) for a smoother, more native experience.
• Reliable step tracking, including while your screen is locked, plus general stability improvements.

### 1.4 — 2026-09-21

Fixed step recording — your walks now count reliably, including while your screen is locked. Plus a cleaner in-app experience and a smoother launch.

### 1.3 — 2026-09-16

Reliable step counting, including while your screen is locked; smoother display.

### 1.2 — 2026-09-12

Thanks for using Step-a-thon! This update brings behind-the-scenes improvements to keep your challenges fast and reliable:

• Returning participants now go straight to their dashboard — no need to sign in again each time you open the app.
• Improved performance and stability across leaderboards, teams and step tracking.

Keep moving and climbing the leaderboard!

### 1.1 — 2026-09-10

No release notes.

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