The step challenge app that turns walking into a race.
Create a private step challenge with friends, family, or your group chat. Steps sync from Apple Health or Health Connect, and a live leaderboard shows who's ahead — free for up to 10 people.
Quick answer
To start a step challenge with friends, download StepRacers on iOS or Android, create a private race, and share the race code. Steps sync through Apple Health or Health Connect — no manual logging, no spreadsheet — and racing is free for groups of up to 10 people, no card required.
Free for groups up to 10 people — no card, no trial countdown.
Race codes make invites one tap: share in the group chat, everyone joins.
Steps sync from any phone or wearable via Apple Health and Health Connect.
Built for step competitions, not step counting
Every phone already counts steps. What's missing is the reason to care — someone you know, one pixel ahead of you on the track.
A live race, not a chart
Every racer is an avatar on a track that moves as they walk. Checking the app feels like checking the score, not reading a report.
Group leaderboards
See who is ahead right now — no waiting for a weekly summary. The race stays visible and competitive while it is happening.
Private races with codes
Create a race, set the goal and length, and share one code. Only people with the code can join, so the challenge stays your group.
Streaks that keep it going
Daily streaks and rematches give the group a reason to keep walking after the first race ends.
Start a step challenge with friends in minutes
Create a race
Pick a step goal and how long the race runs.
Share the code
Post the race code in the group chat — joining takes one tap.
Race live
Steps sync from everyone's phone and the leaderboard does the motivating.
Free for your group. Ready for your whole office.
Races with up to 10 people are free — no card, no trial countdown. Pro unlocks bigger races for larger friend groups. And when the challenge outgrows the group chat, a company step challenge plan covers 25–200 racers with department-vs-department team races and an organizer dashboard.
Up to 10 people per race — friends, family, small teams.
Bigger races for larger friend groups, up to 15 people.
25–200 racers, team races, CSV invites, organizer dashboard — from €99/month.
Step challenge app FAQ
What is the best app for a step challenge with friends?
StepRacers is built specifically for racing friends in steps: create a private race, share the race code in your group chat, and everyone competes on a live leaderboard. Unlike general fitness trackers, the whole app is the challenge — there is nothing to configure beyond a goal and a race length.
How do I start a group step challenge for free?
Download StepRacers on iOS or Android, create a race, and share the race code with up to 10 people. The free tier needs no credit card and has no time limit, so a friend group or family can race as often as they like.
Does everyone need the same fitness tracker?
No. Steps sync from each person's phone through Apple Health or Health Connect, so iPhone and Android users can race each other — and any wearable that writes to those platforms (Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, and others) counts as well.
How many people can join a step challenge?
Free races hold up to 10 people and Pro races up to 15. For bigger groups — departments, offices, or whole companies — StepRacers company plans cover 25 to 200 racers with team-vs-team races and an organizer dashboard.
Is the step challenge app really free?
Yes. Creating and joining races with up to 10 people is free, with no card required and no trial countdown. Pro unlocks larger races and extra features, but a friend group never has to pay to race.
Does it work on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. StepRacers has native iOS and Android apps, and mixed groups can race in the same challenge — the leaderboard doesn't care which phone anyone carries.
Can we use it for a step challenge at work?
Yes. Small teams often start with a free 10-person race. When the whole office wants in, company plans add capacity for 25–200 racers, department-vs-department team races, CSV invites, and a web dashboard for the organizer.
Put your group on the starting line
Download StepRacers, create a race, and share the code. The leaderboard handles the rest.