Best Step Challenge Apps & Games

219+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Out of 219+ step challenge apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Step Challenge

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter#1

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter by Pratik Stephen

Social step challenge tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(119K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#73in Health & Fitness
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This app is a social pedometer that encourages users to be more active by tracking steps, distance, and calories. It allows users to compete with friends and colleagues in step challenges, fostering motivation and healthy competition. The app integrates with various wearables and health platforms, offering a battery-efficient way to monitor daily activity and achieve fitness goals.

What We Love

  • 👍 Motivating and competitive
  • 👍 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for weight loss and fitness

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with wearables
  • 🐛 Losing friends/contacts
StepsApp Pedometer#2

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(284K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate step counting
  • 💪 Motivates users to be active
  • 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
Stridekick Activity Challenges#3

Stridekick Activity Challenges by Stridekick Inc.

Fun step & activity challenges
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Step Challenge apps to explore

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StepBet: Walk, Get Active, Win
StepBet: Walk, Get Active, Win
StepBet: Walk, Get Active, Win
Step Goal & Fitness Motivation
Free

Earn money by meeting personalized step goals through weekly fitness games. Connect your activity tracker, join a game with a bet, and stay active to win and split the pot with other participants. Offers a risk-free trial with a full refund within the first week.

Personalized step goalsWeekly fitness gamesBet on yourself
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Challenges - Compete, Get Fit
Challenges - Compete, Get Fit
Challenges - Compete, Get Fit
Get fit with friends
Free

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.

Team challengesActivity ring tracking (Stand, Move, Exercise)Medal achievements
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.7K)
ad-supported
7
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Fun Pedometer Activity Tracker
Free

This app transforms fitness tracking into a social game. Connect with friends, participate in daily challenges, and stay motivated to walk and burn calories. It's a fun way to achieve health and fitness goals together.

Free pedometer gameWalking challenges and contestsConnect with friends and family
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Social Steps
Social Steps
Social Steps
Tracks steps with friends
Free

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

Set daily step goalsCompete with friendsAutomatic step tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
A Step Ahead Challenge
A Step Ahead Challenge
A Step Ahead Challenge
Virtual Walking Challenge
Free

Embark on a virtual walking adventure where your real-world steps power your survival against zombies, robots, and aliens. Complete missions, upgrade your character, and join teams to conquer challenges in a post-apocalyptic world. New adventures are released regularly.

Sync steps from fitness trackersForm teams and get activeUse steps to complete missions
🎮 Games
(6.9K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Steps counter for walking
Free

This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

Step countingCalorie trackingDistance measurement
💪 Health & Fitness
(164K)
ad-supported
13
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
Walk and Get health & money
Free

This free step counter app motivates you to stay fit by tracking your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Earn coins for walking and redeem them for gift cards from popular brands. It runs in the background with minimal battery usage.

Free step counterTracks calories, distance, and timeEarn coins for walking
💪 Health & Fitness
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Step Challenge
Step Challenge
Step Challenge
by WELLINGTON CONSULTING SRL
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
StepCrush: Team Step Challenge
StepCrush: Team Step Challenge
StepCrush: Team Step Challenge
Walking Groups & Pedometer
Free

This app motivates users to increase their daily movement through gamified team challenges and friendly competition. It focuses on habit formation with features like streaks, awards, and team-based goals to encourage sustained activity.

Team-based step challengesGamification (streaks, awards)Goal-based earned discounts
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
free with in-app purchases
16
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Steps Counter・Pedometer・Health
Free

This app motivates you to walk by converting your steps into digital currency. Earn rewards like gadgets and sports gear by reaching your daily step goals and participating in challenges. It offers accurate, battery-efficient step tracking and prioritizes user privacy.

Step trackingEarn digital currencyRedeem for rewards
💪 Health & Fitness
(388K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Step Challenge Walking Tracker
Free

Turn your daily steps into an adventure by walking iconic trails virtually. Track your progress on real maps, unlock checkpoints, and compete with friends. Ideal for fitness goals, weight loss, or building a walking habit.

Walk iconic virtual trailsSyncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, GarminUnlock real waypoints and landmarks
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Walking Game - Explora
Walking Game - Explora
Walking Game - Explora
Gamify Steps • Walk Streak
Free

Transform your daily steps into an engaging walking game. Earn rewards, level up, and complete quests to stay motivated. Compete with friends and players worldwide in monthly challenges to boost your fitness journey.

Convert steps into XP, Loot & LevelsComplete quests and level upCompete weekly with global players
💪 Health & Fitness
(173)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

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