Best Activity Challenges Apps

203+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good activity challenges apps. We benchmark 203+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Activity Challenges

Stridekick Activity Challenges#1

Stridekick Activity Challenges by Stridekick Inc.

Fun step & activity challenges
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.4😐(3.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage in fun, free activity challenges with friends and family, regardless of their fitness tracker. Connect various devices or use your smartphone to compete in different challenge modes and track your progress over time. Upgrade for longer, private challenges and higher participant limits.

What We Love

  • 💪 Motivating app for fitness challenges
  • 👥 Great for connecting friends with different devices
  • 🤝 Excellent customer service
  • 🎨 Clean and user-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Issues with syncing and data accuracy
  • 🔒 Lack of privacy/security controls
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for certain features
Challenges - Compete, Get Fit#2

Challenges - Compete, Get Fit by FitNow, Inc.

Get fit with friends
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😐(5.7K ratings)
FreeAds
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Compete with friends, family, and coworkers to get fit. Track your progress through stand, move, and exercise rings, earn medals, and send motivational nudges. Stay connected and motivated with real-time updates and team challenges.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for group challenges
  • 👍 Motivating and fun
  • 🤝 Allows competing across platforms
  • 🎯 Individualized calorie goals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues with fitness apps
  • 🕰️ Slow to update data
  • 🤯 Inaccurate point tracking
GymRats · Fitness challenge#3

GymRats · Fitness challenge by Avocado Apps, LLC

Activity tracking for groups
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0😊(134K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Compete with friends and family in group fitness challenges. Track any activity, set custom rules, and stay motivated through shared workout logs. Integrates with Apple Health for seamless activity import.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great accountability app
  • 💡 Customizable challenges
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helps stay motivated and connected

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🐛 Sync and import issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance

More Activity Challenges apps to explore

4
Challenges - Activity Tracker
Challenges - Activity Tracker
Challenges - Activity Tracker
Monthly Activities Tracking
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
Steps: Make Money & Earn Cash
Steps: Make Money & Earn Cash
Steps: Make Money & Earn Cash
Stay Active & Get Paid to Walk
Free

Earn real rewards by tracking your daily steps. This app pays you for every step you take, motivating you to stay active. Redeem your earnings and enjoy the rewards for your walking efforts.

Track daily stepsEarn money for walkingDaily bonuses
💪 Health & Fitness
(14K)
ad-supported
6
Wellstep activity challenge
Wellstep activity challenge
Wellstep activity challenge
by Wellstep AB
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
Strive: Walking Challenges App
Strive: Walking Challenges App
Strive: Walking Challenges App
Stridekick Pedometer Challenge
Free

Compete in fitness challenges with friends using various metrics like weight loss, steps, and body fat. Track your progress with integrated health data and visualize your journey with insightful charts and graphs.

Interactive leaderboards7 competition typesHealth App integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.7K)
subscription
8
inKin: Fitness Challenge
inKin: Fitness Challenge
inKin: Fitness Challenge
inKin: Wellness Challenges
Free

This app helps you build healthier habits and improve overall wellbeing through social challenges and competitions. Connect your wearables and health apps to track progress and engage with friends, family, or colleagues in fun wellness activities.

Habit-BuilderTask-Based ChallengesGroup Challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(333)
free
9
DIY - Fun Activities & Crafts
DIY - Fun Activities & Crafts
DIY - Fun Activities & Crafts
Art, STEM, & Fun Challenges
Free

This app offers a safe and fun learning platform for kids aged 7-15 to explore over 150 interests, from art and coding to STEM and crafts. Users can watch video lessons, complete projects, earn badges, and connect with others in a moderated, kid-safe environment.

150+ interests to exploreVideo lessons and hands-on projectsSkill tracking and badge earning
📚 Education
(22)
free with in-app purchases
10
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Healthy Habits, Together
Free

Track your steps, calories, sleep, and workouts all in one place. Compete with friends in fitness challenges to stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Log meals easily with photo recognition and barcode scanning.

Automatic step trackingPhoto calorie counterSleep tracking with smart alarm
💪 Health & Fitness
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
11
1 Better - step & activity
1 Better - step & activity
1 Better - step & activity
Fun step & activity challenges
Free

Engage in fun fitness challenges with friends, solo, or in teams. Track progress, earn rewards, and customize your avatar. Connect a wearable device for a healthier lifestyle.

Solo and team activity challengesLeaderboards and progress trackingEarn rewards and medals
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
freemium
12
The Conqueror Challenges
The Conqueror Challenges
The Conqueror Challenges
by Actionary Limited
Free

Complete virtual fitness challenges and earn real medals. Track your progress by running, walking, or cycling, and sync data from popular fitness apps. Explore challenges based on famous global routes.

Virtual fitness challengesEarn real finisher medalsTrack progress via activity
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Fantasy Hike
Fantasy Hike
Fantasy Hike
Activity Tracker Walking Game
Free

This app gamifies your daily walks, turning every step into progress through a fantasy adventure. Compete with friends, track your distance, and stay motivated towards a healthier lifestyle. Explore a magical world from your doorstep.

Fantasy adventure questFriend progress trackingMultiple character avatars
💪 Health & Fitness
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
14
StepsApp Pedometer
StepsApp Pedometer
StepsApp Pedometer
Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Free

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Automatic step countingWorkout tracking with GPS and heart rateApple Health and Apple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(284K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Big Team Challenge
Big Team Challenge
Big Team Challenge
by Team Challenge Apps Ltd
Free

This app facilitates workplace walking challenges for organizations. It allows groups to participate in fixed-length pedometer events and can optionally sync steps automatically with Apple Health.

Workplace walking challengesPedometer eventsFixed-length events
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
free
16
Activity Plus
Activity Plus
Activity Plus
Streak Recovery & Rings Backup
Free
$0.49 | 100% OFF

This app helps you maintain your activity streaks and recover lost ones by closing your rings. It offers global challenges, customizable widgets, and detailed progress insights to keep you motivated and informed about your fitness journey.

Streak recovery for activity ringsGlobal fitness challengesCustomizable home screen widgets
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Activy Sports Challenges
Activy Sports Challenges
Activy Sports Challenges
Start your workplace challenge
Free

This app transforms daily cycling and running into a game, motivating users towards healthier habits. Track routes with GPS, earn points, and compete in open or office challenges. It integrates with Apple Health and can connect to Strava or Garmin accounts.

GPS activity trackingGamified motivationOpen and office challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(16)
free
18
Walkr - Gamified Fitness Walk
Walkr - Gamified Fitness Walk
Walkr - Gamified Fitness Walk
Cute Walking Game Step Counter
Free

This app gamifies your daily walks by turning steps into energy to explore a vast galaxy. Discover new planets, complete missions, and collect unique items while building healthy habits. Connect with friends to share rewards and compete in leagues.

Gamified step trackingGalaxy exploration with planetsMission-based goals
💪 Health & Fitness
(8K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Walking step challenge tracker
Free

This app tracks your daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned, to help you reach your fitness goals. It offers GPS mapping for outdoor exploration, personalized fitness plans, and community features for motivation and support.

Effortless activity tracking (steps, distance, calories)GPS mapping for outdoor routesPersonalized fitness plans and weight management
💪 Health & Fitness
(315K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Suivez vos activités sportives
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(362K)
free with in-app purchases