Star Trak Challenge vs Big River Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Trak Challenge
Embark on a space-themed fitness journey, exploring eras of space exploration while earning points. Connect with Apple Health for automatic step tracking and access healthy recipes and daily tips for motivation.
- Space exploration theme
- Apple Health integration
- Individual and team participation
- Healthy recipes
- Daily health tips
- Social support
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Star Trak is a physical activity challenge with a space exploration theme, tracing the exciting evolution of mankind’s quest for the stars. Features include: • Connect Star Trak with Apple's Health App to automatically import your step count • Exploring 7 distinct eras of space exploration while earning points and stars • Individual and team participation • 250+ delicious, healthy recipes • Inspiring daily health tips and social support. Note: Star Trak syncs with the desktop version through your organization’s wellness program; create your account on the web version first, then log in with the same email and password on the mobile app.
Big River Connect
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You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Big River Running Company Rewards Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our stores and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Big River Running Company Events. Then redeem those points for Big River Running Company digital gift cards. Plus, track your lifetime point total to level up with reward achievements, bragging rights, and other perks. Feel like going the extra mile? Take your loyalty a step further by syncing your runs or walks with Strava. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim, or maybe even prizes. The Big River Running Company Rewards app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Big River Running Company app, log in, and start earning. Big River Running Company - Rewards Program • Earn points for every dollar spent pre-tax both in-store and online • Check-in at participating events to earn extra points • Points will appear on your account the day after a purchase is made • Redeem Points for Big River Running Company digital gift cards redeemable both in- store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Big River Running Company – Miles Program • Sync your Strava Runs and walks to track your mileage in the app • Sync your Apple Fitness Workouts to track your mileage in the app. Works with Apple Health. • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Big River Connect at every 6 weeks against Star Trak Challenge's every 3 months. Big River Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Star Trak Challenge ships an update every 3 months, Big River Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Trak Challenge | Big River Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Health Enhancement Systems | Big River Running Company LLC |
In-app purchases
Star Trak Challenge
No in-app purchases
Big River Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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