Comparison

Challenger vs Pacto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Challenger

Features
Read full description

The accountability app that actually works. Challenger turns any goal into a 30-day challenge you can do solo or with friends — with real progress tracking, leaderboards, and optional money on the line. ◆ HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a challenge — steps, workout, meditation, sleep, or anything custom 2. Invite friends or go solo — share a code, they're in 3. Show up every day — track progress, post updates, climb the leaderboard ◆ AUTOMATIC HEALTH TRACKING Connect Apple Health to auto-track steps, distance, workout minutes, meditation, calories, sleep, water intake, and more. No manual logging needed — your progress updates automatically. ◆ CHALLENGE FRIENDS Create group challenges and compete on real-time leaderboards. Share posts, photos, and videos. Comment and cheer each other on. See who actually shows up. ◆ PUT MONEY ON IT Add financial stakes to any challenge. Miss a day? Pay up. It's the accountability you can't ignore. ◆ FLEXIBLE GOALS Set a shared goal for everyone, let each person pick their own target, or go fully open-ended. Add off days so life doesn't get in the way. ◆ BLOCK DISTRACTIONS Screen Time integration blocks distracting apps until your challenge is done. Soft mode lets you bypass. Hard mode doesn't. ◆ WIDGETS Four widget styles to track progress right from your home screen. ◆ COMPLETELY FREE No ads. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just challenges. Download Challenger and start your first 30-day challenge today.

About

Pacto

This app helps you build habits by connecting with friends. Prove your progress with photos and stay accountable in private groups. Track streaks, set goals, and chat with your group to encourage each other.

Highlights
  • Photo proof for habit check-ins
  • Private group creation
  • Activity status tracking
  • Streak and goal monitoring
  • In-app group chat and reactions
Features
Read full description

Build real habits with real friends. Pacto is the group habit tracker where you prove your progress with photos. No fake check-ins -- snap a photo, share it with your group, and stay accountable together. WHY PACTO WORKS -- Photo Proof -- Take a photo when you complete your habit. Your group sees the proof. No more checking a box and lying to yourself. -- Small Groups, Real Pressure -- Create private groups of friends around any habit -- fitness, reading, meditation, cooking. When everyone can see who showed up and who didn't, you show up. -- Activity Status -- Every member earns a status based on consistency: Locked In, Active, Present, or MIA. Your group knows exactly where you stand. -- Streaks & Goals -- Track your streak and set weekly goals. Watch your consistency grow over time. -- Stay Connected -- Chat with your group, react to check-ins, cheer your friends on, or poke the ones falling behind. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create or join a group around a habit you want to build 2. Check in daily by snapping a photo of your progress 3. See your group's check-ins, streaks, and activity status 4. Chat, react, cheer, and hold each other accountable Pacto works best with people you actually know. Invite your friends, your gym partners, your book club -- anyone you want to build habits with. Download Pacto and start proving it.

Screenshots

Challenger4 screens
Pacto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pacto at every 6 days against Challenger's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Challenger ships an update monthly, Pacto every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Challenger versus Pacto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChallengerPacto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJordan LejuwaanLucky Echo Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Challenger

No in-app purchases

None

Pacto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Challenger free?
Challenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacto free?
Pacto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Challenger or Pacto have ads?
Neither Challenger nor Pacto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Challenger or Pacto?
Challenger ships an update monthly, and Pacto every 6 days. Most recently, Challenger was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pacto on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons