Challenges vs E2M Premium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Challenges
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.
- Team challenges
- Activity ring tracking (Stand, Move, Exercise)
- Medal achievements
- Motivational nudges and comments
- Real-time team progress updates
- Apple Watch integration
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Get fit and compete with friends, family & coworkers with the Challenges app. ‘Cause everybody needs a little healthy competition. -- How It Works -- Getting started with Challenges is easy. Join a team challenge and aim to complete your Stand, Move, and Exercise rings. Whether you get there by shakin’ it to Queen Bey or taking the furthest spot in the parking lot, it’s up to you. Keep tabs on your progress via Apple Watch, the Challenges App, or the Health app. Watch in real time as your teammates get closer to closing their rings - they’re cheering you on to do the same! -- Achievements -- The more you move, the more you’re rewarded. Stack up your points to earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Go for the gold! Check progress on your next medal Bask in the glow of medals you’ve racked up from all of your Challenges -- Nudges -- What gets you stepping better than your L.A. Lights sneakers from the 90s? Accountability. Spark a little friendly banter to fuel your fitness flame. Get and send nudges from your teammates (Tell Dan from the second floor to start taking the stairs if he’s reppin’ your team Mission-Fitpossible) Comment on the challenge wall to share tips or coordinate a workout Invite a friend to join your team, via email or text (Emojis 100% acceptable) -- On The Watch -- Pump yourself up wherever you go with just a glance at your wrist. Check in on team ranking See when you’re closing in on an achievement Compare your daily average so you can gauge your progress. Get notified when someone nudges you Get pinged when one of your teammates is rocking it. “Dan just closed all three rings!” Boom, send back applause hands. Somebody’s been snubbing the elevator. Get your watch charged, your team amped, and your sneakers ready, ‘cause you’ve got a challenge to win. Challenges integrates with the Health App on your iPhone to retrieve the data it uses to determine by how much you've just beaten all your friends. Because of our integration with the Health App, this also means we leverage the powerful HealthKit API to make your user experience and user interface the best possible. Enjoy!
E2M Premium
Access quick 15-30 minute virtual workouts, structured programs, and a vast on-demand library. This app offers flexible training options for busy individuals, allowing you to exercise at home, the gym, or while traveling with expert guidance.
- 15-30 minute virtual workouts
- Structured guided programs
- On-demand workout library
- Train anywhere (home, gym, travel)
- Expert coaching
- Progress tracking
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E2M Premium gives you quick 15–30 minute virtual workouts, guided programs, and a large library of on-demand classes you can do anywhere. Stay consistent with short, effective sessions designed for busy people who want flexible training options at home, at the gym, or on the go. What’s Inside Quick Workouts Strength, cardio, core, HIIT, mobility, and recovery sessions you can do in 15–30 minutes. Guided Programs Follow structured multi-week training paths led by certified E2M coaches. On-Demand Library Choose from thousands of workouts you can mix and match based on time, equipment, or style. Train Anywhere Work out at home, at the gym, in a hotel, or on the road. Minimal to no equipment required. Expert Coaching Follow along with certified trainers who guide each session and help you stay motivated. Home + Gym Options All programs work in both home and gym environments for maximum flexibility. Progress Tracking Track your workouts, streaks, achievements, and completed programs to stay consistent. Community Support Stay encouraged with a team that celebrates every rep, set, and milestone. E2M Premium makes fitness simple, flexible, and accessible for real life. Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up, there's a path here for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: E2M Premium at 98% against Challenges's 51%. E2M Premium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Challenges's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
E2M Premium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Challenges's written reviews are positive against 98% of E2M Premium's.
Challenges ships an update every 3 weeks, E2M Premium weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Challenges | E2M Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | 98.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FitNow | Eager To Motivate Fitness, LLC |
Customer experience
Challenges
E2M Premium
Bugs and requests
Challenges
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inability to delete account
- Challenges not working as intended
Requested features
6 requests- Allow rest days in challenges
- Increase maximum daily points
- Add option to set individual vs. group challenges
- Improve messaging and notifications
- Add Garmin integration
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- Allow challenge creators to manage teams
E2M Premium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Challenges
No in-app purchases
E2M Premium
No in-app purchases









