# ChallengeRunner vs Compete NG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compete NG at 100% against ChallengeRunner's 16%. Compete NG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). ChallengeRunner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 30). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compete NG sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ChallengeRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compete NG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChallengeRunner has 8.7K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ChallengeRunner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compete NG's.

ChallengeRunner ships an update every 2 weeks, Compete NG weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChallengeRunner | Compete NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challengerunner/id694925116/reviews) | **[5.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compete-ng/id6478897790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChallengeRunner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/299052192) | [Nicholas Gaul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732323290) |

## What reviewers say

### ChallengeRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challengerunner/id694925116)

Log and track your progress in employee health challenges. View real-time leaderboards, submit data, and engage with other participants. Integrates with Apple Health for automatic data syncing.

**Highlights:** Log health challenge data, View real-time leaderboards, Submit challenge data, Messaging and comments, Apple Health integration, Join challenges via codes/links/QR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for motivation
- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Wellness partnership

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health and other fitness trackers
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of visibility into team and individual rankings
- 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling leaderboard
- Steps not syncing correctly or disappearing
- Login issues and inability to access app features

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter steps and other activities
- Improved leaderboard and team management features
- Integration with more fitness tracking devices
- Better data visualization and analytics


### Compete NG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compete-ng/id6478897790)

This app encourages consistent fitness habits by making small steps feel rewarding. Connect with friends and family to set personal weekly goals and stay motivated through shared progress updates. Focus on consistency over intensity to achieve your health objectives.

**Highlights:** Personalized weekly fitness goals, Social goal setting with friends/family, Progress tracking and updates, Focus on consistency over intensity, Motivational community support, 14-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Referral Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Referral Monthly Free Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (14-Day Free Trial) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pairs — Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual referral with 15% off | $33.99 | per month |
| $35.99 after$4 referral credit | $35.99 | per year |
| $39.99 Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| $19.99 First Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Referral Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Referral Annual Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (14-Day Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pairs — Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| 50 Days to Summer Challenge | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChallengeRunner free?

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

### Is Compete NG free?

Compete NG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChallengeRunner or Compete NG?

Compete NG is rated higher. ChallengeRunner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Compete NG averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do ChallengeRunner or Compete NG have ads?

Neither ChallengeRunner nor Compete NG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChallengeRunner or Compete NG?

ChallengeRunner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Compete NG weekly. Most recently, ChallengeRunner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Compete NG on October 8, 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.*