StepBuddy: Walking Challenge
Shapest AB Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
StepBuddy: Walking Challenge is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Shapest AB. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated September 29, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 57 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 29
- 2026 · v1.4
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About StepBuddy: Walking Challenge
Make every step a competition! Stop walking alone. StepBuddy is the social activity tracker that turns your daily movement into an exciting challenge between you and your friends. Whether you want to outwalk your colleagues in a weekly challenge or motivate your family to hit 10,000 steps, StepBuddy makes every step count. NEW: TEAM CHALLENGES & A FRESH NEW DESIGN Team up and take on other teams! Set a shared step goal, and StepBuddy splits it fairly between team members — everyone carries their part of the challenge. Follow your team's progress live, see who's on a streak, and crown your Challenge MVP when it's all over. We've also given StepBuddy a complete makeover: a new Rankings view that celebrates your leader, clear progress rings, streak tracking, rest days that keep your streak safe, and beautiful photo leaderboards for both teams and individuals. WHY STEPBUDDY? Challenges That Motivate: Create private groups in seconds. Who will take the lead during the lunch break? Team vs. Team: Rally your crew, share one goal, and battle other teams for the top spot. Real-Time Leaderboards: Follow your friends live. See exactly when you get overtaken and reclaim the top spot before the day is over! Seamless Tracking: We sync automatically with your phone's sensors so you never miss a single step. Social Motivation: Share your progress, cheer for your friends, and stay active together. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Accurate Pedometer: Automatically track steps, distance, and active minutes. Custom Goals: Set your own daily targets and visualize your journey toward better health. Streaks & Rest Days: Keep your streak alive — and schedule rest days without losing it. Deep Insights: View your history with beautiful charts and stats that show your progress over time. BUILT FOR EVERY MOVE Whether you're training for fitness, walking the dog, or just trying to spend less time at your desk—StepBuddy is your perfect companion. It's time to turn your daily walk into the highlight of your day. Download StepBuddy today—your next challenge starts now! Terms of use: https://www.stepbuddyapp.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.stepbuddyapp.com/app-privacy-policy/
What’s new
Version 1.4 · Updated September 29, 2026
Find friends faster with our improved friend search — results now appear as you type. Plus, a brand-new design for challenges: clearer rankings, progress rings, streak tracking, and rest days that keep your streak safe
App privacy
The developer, Shapest AB, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Gameplay Content
- Contact Info: Name, Email Address
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to StepBuddy: Walking Challenge
Looking for apps like StepBuddy: Walking Challenge? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is GiddyUp: Friend Step Challenge (5.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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GiddyUp: Friend Step Challenge
5.0
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Steps Club: Walk With Friends
4.9
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Social Steps
4.7
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Stompers: Walking Step Counter
4.8
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Stridekick Activity Challenges
4.6
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Strive: Walking Tracker App
4.8
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StepBuddy: Walking Challenge | – | Free | September 29, 2026 | |
| GiddyUp: Friend Step Challenge | 5.0 / 5 (12) | Free | May 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Steps Club: Walk With Friends | 4.9 / 5 (139) | Free | Oct 21, 2026 | Compare |
| Social Steps | 4.7 / 5 (5,183) | Free | Oct 9, 2026 | Compare |
| Stompers: Walking Step Counter | 4.8 / 5 (13,798) | Free | Oct 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Stridekick Activity Challenges | 4.6 / 5 (4,516) | Free | Oct 20, 2026 | Compare |
| Strive: Walking Tracker App | 4.8 / 5 (3,050) | Free | Oct 26, 2026 | Compare |