Step Up: Walking With Friends
Beat your crew. Brag about it
About
Turn daily walking into a friendly competition with friends. This app syncs verified steps from Apple Health to create live leaderboards for various challenge types. Compete to walk the most steps or reach a goal, with notifications to keep you updated.
What's New in Step Up
1.0.5
October 8, 2026
A fresh look at your challenges. YOUR CHALLENGES Live, Upcoming and History tabs. Pin your favourites to Home. RESULTS DAY Winners are revealed together the morning after a challenge ends. INVITES Invite friends straight into a challenge. They get a notification and join from there. REMATCH Run an ended challenge back in two steps. MOMENTS Hit your goal or grow your streak, and Step Up celebrates with you. REMINDERS Daily reminders now work on Android. Plus bug fixes and polish.
MoreFAQ
Does Step Up have ads?
No, Step Up is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.'
How does Step Up track steps?
Step Up syncs directly with Apple Health to read your verified step data. This ensures accuracy and eliminates the need for manual entry.
What types of challenges can I create in Step Up?
You can create two main types of challenges: 'Most Steps,' where the person who walks the most over a set period wins, and 'Race to Goal,' where the first person to reach a specific step target wins.
Can I compete with friends who don't have iPhones?
The app syncs with Apple Health, which is exclusive to Apple devices. Therefore, participants would need an iPhone or iPod to sync their steps.
How often is Step Up updated?
The latest version of Step Up was released on October 8, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app is generally reliable for its core functionality.
What is the age rating for Step Up?
Step Up has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the social interaction features and the competitive nature of the app.
Is my data private with Step Up?
Yes, Step Up prioritizes privacy. It only reads your steps and walking distance with your permission and states that your data is never sold.
What makes Step Up different from other fitness apps?
Step Up focuses exclusively on social walking challenges using verified step data from Apple Health, offering a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free experience.
