# Challenges vs Peloton Strength+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenges at none against Peloton Strength+'s 1. Challenges also leads on ads (none vs shown). Peloton Strength+'s advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 5.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peloton Strength+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Challenges asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Challenges against 4.8 for Peloton Strength+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Challenges's written reviews are positive against 55% of Peloton Strength+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenges | Peloton Strength+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-compete-get-fit/id1051342211/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peloton-strength-plus/id6476712925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FitNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/297368632) | [Peloton Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/792750951) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-compete-get-fit/id1051342211)

Compete with friends, family, and coworkers to get fit. Track your progress through stand, move, and exercise rings, earn medals, and send motivational nudges. Stay connected and motivated with real-time updates and team challenges.

**Highlights:** Team challenges, Activity ring tracking (Stand, Move, Exercise), Medal achievements, Motivational nudges and comments, Real-time team progress updates, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for group challenges
- 👍 Motivating and fun
- 🤝 Allows competing across platforms
- 🎯 Individualized calorie goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with fitness apps
- 🕰️ Slow to update data
- 🤯 Inaccurate point tracking
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inability to delete account
- Challenges not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Allow rest days in challenges
- Increase maximum daily points
- Add option to set individual vs. group challenges
- Improve messaging and notifications
- Add Garmin integration


### Peloton Strength+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peloton-strength-plus/id6476712925)

This app simplifies strength training with personalized programs and a workout generator. It offers expert-led guidance, progress tracking, and in-ear coaching to help you build muscle, increase strength, or improve overall fitness. Seamlessly track your performance and connect with your Apple Watch for real-time metrics.

**Highlights:** Workout Generator, Expert-Led Programs, Progress Tracking, In-Ear Coaching, Instructional Videos, Apple Watch Connectivity

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peloton Strength+ Membership | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Excellent gym companion
- 🔍 Customizable workouts based on equipment
- 🎨 Flexibility to choose music and pace
- 📈 Tracks progress and weights
- 🤖 Helpful coaching and instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate workout duration estimates
- 🔀 Inability to edit workouts (add/remove exercises)
- ⏱️ Restrictive transition times between exercises
- 🔢 Limited options to adjust sets and reps
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Workout progress not updating correctly
- Timers not always starting/stopping properly
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow adjusting number of sets per exercise
- Provide weight recommendations based on user profile
- Add more targeted muscle group workouts
- Integrate with external fitness trackers (e.g., Apple Watch)
- Improve audio/visual experience (e.g., better voice, ability to cast to TV)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenges free?

Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peloton Strength+ free?

Peloton Strength+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Challenges or Peloton Strength+?

Peloton Strength+ is rated higher. Challenges averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Peloton Strength+ averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Challenges or Peloton Strength+ have ads?

Peloton Strength+ shows ads; Challenges does not.

### Which is updated more often, Challenges or Peloton Strength+?

Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, and Peloton Strength+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Challenges was updated on November 6, 2026 and Peloton Strength+ on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*