# Challenger vs Viewstats by MrBeast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Challenger at 100% against Viewstats by MrBeast's 46%. Challenger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Viewstats by MrBeast's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Viewstats by MrBeast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Challenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Challenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viewstats by MrBeast has 46 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Challenger's written reviews are positive against 46% of Viewstats by MrBeast's.

Challenger ships an update every 2 months, Viewstats by MrBeast every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenger | Viewstats by MrBeast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenger-local-challenges/id1506143367/reviews)** | [3.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewstats-by-mrbeast/id6717614031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Leaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546529033) | [cStats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770568858) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenger-local-challenges/id1506143367)

Discover and create location-based video challenges. Explore challenges near you on a map and share your attempts by uploading videos. Contribute to a growing encyclopedia of local activities.

**Highlights:** Create location-based challenges, Upload challenge attempt videos, Browse challenges on a map, Discover local activities, Contribute to a challenge encyclopedia

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Viewstats by MrBeast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewstats-by-mrbeast/id6717614031)

Access comprehensive YouTube channel and video statistics on your mobile device. Explore a vast database of insights to understand channel growth and video performance, anytime, anywhere. Stay updated with real-time stats and trends without needing a desktop.

**Highlights:** Advanced creator and video statistics, Access to a large YouTube data database, Monitor channel and video performance, iOS Widgets for at-a-glance stats, Track favorite channels with widgets

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viewstats Pro Monthly | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenger free?

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

### Is Viewstats by MrBeast free?

Viewstats by MrBeast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Challenger or Viewstats by MrBeast?

Challenger is rated higher. Challenger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Viewstats by MrBeast averages 3.2 from 46 ratings.

### Do Challenger or Viewstats by MrBeast have ads?

Neither Challenger nor Viewstats by MrBeast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Challenger or Viewstats by MrBeast?

Challenger ships an update every 2 months, and Viewstats by MrBeast every 4 weeks. Most recently, Challenger was updated on June 9, 2026 and Viewstats by MrBeast on September 3, 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.*