Track your steps
Compete with friends
Be more active together

StepUp makes it super simple to host fun, engaging step challenges for FREE!
You can add friends individually or create a group where everyone can see each other on a shared leaderboard.
StepUp is used at work (Amazon, BMW, Google), schools (Yale, Stanford), gyms and communities all over the world, and we're excited for you to join the movement!

How does a group work?
In a group, all members can see each other on the group leaderboards (daily, weekly and monthly).
Groups can have up to 1,500 members, and you can create as many groups as you want. Invite people by sharing the group invite link via email/text.
Create a test group and invite a friend/colleague to try it.
Or join our "StepUp In 2026" group: https://join.thestepupapp.com/nJq00b

How much does it cost?
StepUp is completely FREE!
We want it to be accessible to everyone - so nothing is behind a paywall.
We support our work via ads and optional in app purchases to go ad-free.

Leaderboards and ongoing challenges
Many groups run ongoing challenges where winners are announced every week or month.
By default, groups have daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards that update automatically.
Daily and weekly leaderboards reset every midnight. The monthly leaderboard resets to the new month on the 3rd of the month. More guidance and email templates.

NEW: Fixed date range challenges
If you want a challenge with a specific start and end date, admins can set that up from Group Settings (long-press the group name).
Members will then see the new custom leaderboard in the group in place of the monthly leaderboard.
The minimum date range is 1 day, and maximum is 1 year. More guidance and email templates.

Does the group end after the end date?
No. The group continues as normal with its members and leaderboards. After the end date, the custom leaderboard will still show results for that selected date range (until an admin changes or clears the custom dates).

How to “start” a step challenge?
There's nothing to start or stop in the app once the group is created - since the leaderboards update automatically.
Make sure to invite folks a few days (at least a week) before the intended "start date" so they have time to install StepUp.
As people join the group, their recorded steps will appear on the leaderboards.

Prizes & kudos
Prizes can be fun—but often just recognition and kudos are even more motivating.
If you're planning prizes, note that a prize for "most steps" can sometimes create unhealthy competition at the top and discourage everyone else. Consider wholesome alternatives like:
 - random draws among all the folks who hit some goal (e.g. 10k steps everyday or daily avg)
 - prizes for most improved (highest % increase in steps over previous period)
Note: StepUp doesn't sponsor prizes - that's up to challenge organizers.

NEW: Mystery Mode in groups 🎭
In Mystery Mode, today's steps are hidden & only ranks are shown on the leaderboard. Step counts are revealed the next day. It's great for work groups with extra privacy during the work day & added suspense.
Admins can enable Mystery Mode from Group Settings (long press on group name).

Team vs team step challenge
StepUp doesn't currently show group-vs-group leaderboards directly in the app, but there's an easy workaround:
Create one group per team, then compare teams using exported group reports (total steps or average steps per member). Share the winner and stats over email/text. More guidance and email templates.

Exporting group reports
Group admins can export reports for any date range from Settings > Manage Groups (or long press the group name).
Reports include total steps and distance covered by the entire group, daily avg steps per member for the group and detailed step leaderboards.

Group chat
Group chat lets members share updates, encourage each other, and enjoy friendly banter.
Admins can disable chat (so only admins can post) or disable taunts from Group Settings (long press on group name).
Admins can delete any inappropriate message by long pressing it.
Admins can remove any member or make them an admin by long pressing them from the group leaderboard.

More information
You can create a group from StepUp > Settings > Manage groups > Create group.
Admins can rename or delete the group from Group Settings (via long press on the group name).
Admins can long press on any member in the group leaderboard to remove them, or make them an admin.
Members can leave the group (long press on the group name), or delete their account and data at any time.
StepUp is available in ALL countries worldwide.

Questions or feedback?
You can download StepUp, create a test group and invite a friend/colleague to try it in less than 4 minutes.
If you have any questions or special requirements, please email us at team@thestepupapp.com.
If you face any issues in the app, please send us feedback logs from StepUp > Settings > Help & Feedback > Send Feedback to help us identify and fix the issue.