# Big Team Challenge vs Social Steps

Big Team Challenge and Social Steps both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Social Steps's written reviews are positive against 15% of Big Team Challenge's. Social Steps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1.2K). Big Team Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Big Team Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Big Team Challenge against 4.7 for Social Steps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Big Team Challenge's written reviews are positive against 62% of Social Steps's.

Big Team Challenge ships an update monthly, Social Steps every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Team Challenge | Social Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-team-challenge/id1119138321/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Challenge Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119138320) | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Team Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-team-challenge/id1119138321)

This app facilitates workplace walking challenges for organizations. It allows groups to participate in fixed-length pedometer events and can optionally sync steps automatically with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Workplace walking challenges, Pedometer events, Fixed-length events, Apple Health sync, Organizational sign-up required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Synced via Apple Health
- 🚀 Big team challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🔍 Not very inclusive
- 🔍 Misleading
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🔍 App won't allow registration

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing doesn't work
- App keeps crashing
- Incorrect data recording

**Requested features**

- Integration with Strava
- Conversion chart
- Screenshot submission for approval


### Social Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732)

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Compete with friends, Automatic step tracking, Connect with friends, Earn top walker status, Integrates with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for family/friend competition
- 🚀 Motivates users to be more active
- 💡 Allows tracking steps across different devices
- 😊 Fun and engaging way to stay healthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🐛 Syncing issues with connected devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display
- 🤔 Limited features for a step tracking app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add friends
- Steps not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Delayed or missing step updates

**Requested features**

- Add group/team challenges
- Implement chat/messaging functionality
- Provide more detailed statistics and analytics
- Expand compatibility to Android and other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Team Challenge free?

Big Team Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Social Steps free?

Social Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Team Challenge or Social Steps?

Big Team Challenge is rated higher. Big Team Challenge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Social Steps averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Big Team Challenge or Social Steps have ads?

Neither Big Team Challenge nor Social Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Team Challenge or Social Steps?

Big Team Challenge ships an update monthly, and Social Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Big Team Challenge was updated on November 6, 2026 and Social Steps on November 6, 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.*