ChallengeRunner vs TakeCare by Marriott
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChallengeRunner
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.
- Log health challenge data
- View real-time leaderboards
- Submit challenge data
- Messaging and comments
- Apple Health integration
- Join challenges via codes/links/QR
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ChallengeRunner Fitness Challenge Logging provides a lightweight interface to the ChallengeRunner employee health challenge platform. This application gives participants access to the fitness challenges they are currently enrolled in. ChallengeRunner Fitness Challenge Logging allows participants to view and submit health challenge data and review the challenge leaderboard. This application features a simple challenge data logging interface, real-time leaderboards, messaging and comments. Participants may join challenges using links, QR Codes, or challenge codes provided by a Challenge Administrator. It is now possible for ChallengeRunner to pull steps, active minutes, distance and calories from the Apple Health app. To turn on this functionality, enable the Health Integration switch in Settings and accept the HealthKit privileges when prompted in the ChallengeRunner app. With HealthKit enabled, ChallengeRunner will sync with the Health app whenever the ChallengeRunner app is opened. NOTE: Most functions require an Internet connection
TakeCare by Marriott
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TakeCare is the wellbeing app from Marriott International, built to help you build healthier habits, stay active, and feel your best — every day. Set personal goals, track your progress, and stay motivated with a program designed around your wellbeing. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Track your activity — Connect Apple Health to automatically sync steps, workouts, distance, sleep, and more. • Join wellness challenges — Take part in individual and team challenges, climb the leaderboard, and stay motivated with your fellow associates. • Earn rewards — Complete activities and challenges to earn points and redeem rewards. • Follow health programs — Access courses, healthy habits, and guided journeys to support your physical and mental wellbeing. • Know your numbers — Complete health assessments and track biometrics to understand and improve your health over time. • Stay connected — See what's happening in your community, celebrate wins, and stay engaged with your wellbeing program. Whether you're just getting started or already on your wellbeing journey, TakeCare gives you the tools and support to keep moving forward. Membership required. TakeCare is available to eligible Marriott International employees. Sign in or register with your eligibility details to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TakeCare by Marriott at weekly against ChallengeRunner's fortnightly. 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.
ChallengeRunner ships an update fortnightly, TakeCare by Marriott weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChallengeRunner | TakeCare by Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ChallengeRunner LLC | Wellness 360 Technologies, Inc |
Bugs and requests
ChallengeRunner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when scrolling leaderboard
- Steps not syncing correctly or disappearing
- Login issues and inability to access app features
Requested features
4 requests- 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
TakeCare by Marriott
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChallengeRunner
No in-app purchases
TakeCare by Marriott
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is TakeCare by Marriott free?
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