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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.

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.

Or join our "StepUp In 2026" group: https://join.thestepupapp.com/nJq00b

How much does it cost?
StepUp is completely FREE. We support our work via minimal ads, in-app purchases to go ad-free and some coffees from generous supporters.

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 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 place of the monthly leaderboard. Min 1 day, max 1 year.

Does the group end after the end date?
No. The group continues as normal. After the end date, the custom leaderboard will still show results for that date range until an admin changes or clears it.

How to "start" a step challenge?
There's nothing to start or stop in the app once the group is created — leaderboards update automatically. Make sure to invite folks at least a week before the intended start date so they have time to install StepUp.

Prizes & kudos
Prizes can be fun — but often recognition and kudos are even more motivating. Consider wholesome alternatives like random draws among everyone who hit a goal (e.g. 10k steps daily), or prizes for most improved (highest % increase).

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. Great for work groups. Admins can enable it from Group Settings.

Team vs team step challenge
StepUp doesn't currently show group-vs-group leaderboards directly, but you can create one group per team and compare teams using exported reports.

Exporting group reports
Group admins can export reports for any date range from Settings > Manage Groups (or long-press the group name).

Group chat
Group chat lets members share updates, encourage each other, and enjoy friendly banter. Admins can disable chat or taunts from Group Settings, and remove inappropriate messages or members.

Questions or feedback?
Email us at team@thestepupapp.com. If you face any issues, send feedback logs from StepUp > Settings > Help & Feedback > Send Feedback.

We want StepUp to be accessible to everyone, so it's completely FREE — nothing is behind a paywall. We support our work via ads and optional in-app purchases to go ad-free.

StepUp is available worldwide for free.
It is used at companies, schools, governments, gyms, conferences, and other communities all over the world.

StepUp calculates each user's daily step count based on their own local timezone and 24-hour day.
For example, a user in London has their day finalized at midnight in London, while a user in New York has their day finalized several hours later at midnight in New York.

StepUp is GDPR & CCPA compliant and adheres to the latest industry-standard security and privacy practices.
We do NOT share or sell any of your personal or steps activity data with anyone.
You can delete your account and data immediately from StepUp app > Settings > Help & feedback > Delete account.
We use Google's AdMob ad network to display personalised ads with your consent (optional).
See our privacy policy for more information.

Syncing wearables:
All wearables that sync with Apple Health or Android Health Connect are supported, including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung, Garmin, Oura, Whoop, Withings, Xiaomi, Mi, Android Wear, Amazefit, Noise, boAT, OPPO and many more.
Step 1: Sync StepUp with Apple Health/Health Connect from StepUp > Settings > Sync wearables
Step 2: Sync steps from your wearable/app to Apple Health/Health Connect
We also support syncing directly with Fitbit, Garmin & Samsung wearables from Settings > Sync wearables.

Adjusting step data source priority:
Apple Health & Android Health Connect use a priority system when reading data from multiple sources. If your wearable data isn't appearing, you might need to adjust priority from:
Apple Health > Steps > Data Sources & Access > (scroll down) Data Sources > Edit (top right) > Drag your wearable up.
Health Connect > Manage data > Data sources and priority > Select category (Activity) > Reorder apps in “App sources”.

Troubleshooting:
If your wearable steps aren't syncing, try opening your wearable's app to sync steps from there, and then open StepUp.
If that doesn't work, try disconnecting and reconnecting your wearable from StepUp > Settings > Sync wearables.
If that doesn't work, send us feedback logs from StepUp > Settings > Help & feedback > Send feedback.

We don't allow manually-added steps to prevent misuse.
StepUp works with all iPhone & Android smartphones, and all wearables that sync with Apple Health (iOS) or Android Health Connect.

Sign in to StepUp and send friends your unique invite link. You'll see them in StepUp once they tap your link and accept the invite.

By default, no one other than you can see your steps in StepUp. We NEVER post or share your step data anywhere.
If you add friends, only your friends will be able to see you & your steps. If you join a group, other people in the group will be able to see you.
You can privately hide (block) anyone on StepUp — then they won't see you and you won't see them.

You can privately hide any of your friends in StepUp by long pressing on them. You won't see hidden friends, and they won't see you. You can unhide them from StepUp > Settings > Hidden friends.

This shouldn't happen, but if it does, check your internet connection, then sign out (Settings > Sign out) and sign back in with your original sign in method & account. If that doesn't work, email us at team@thestepupapp.com.

Note: If you're missing one specific friend, it's possible they deleted their StepUp account or hid you on StepUp.

Active Bot & Chill Bot are virtual friends in StepUp that walk about 8K & 3K steps respectively. Many users like to pace themselves against them. You can hide them by tapping on them and tapping "Hide" on the top right.

StepUp tries to read your steps in the background, but this doesn't work if the app is killed or your phone is in low power mode.
StepUp can sync recent step history when the app is launched, so as long as the app is opened at least once a week, and ideally every day, no steps will be lost.

StepUp uses your phone's built-in step-sensor/fitness tracker, which works in the background without impacting battery. Since StepUp doesn't use your GPS location, it is very battery friendly! :)

To transfer phones, please make sure you're signed in to StepUp on your old phone so your step history is saved to your account. Before switching, open StepUp on your old phone so it can sync your latest steps.
Then sign in to StepUp on your new phone using the same account. Do this in the morning, so that your new phone records all of today's steps.
Once you confirm your step history and groups are showing on the new phone, sign out of StepUp on the old phone.
StepUp is designed to track from one phone at a time, so staying signed in on both phones won't work properly.

You can delete your account and data from StepUp app > Settings > Help & feedback > Delete account.
Note: All your account and steps data will be permanently deleted immediately and cannot be recovered.

Pratik wanted to use a step tracking app that was social, engaging & fun to encourage his mom and siblings to be more active — but he couldn't find one. So he and his team have been building StepUp with a mission to make being active more fun & social.

Thank you for joining our mission to make being active more fun & social! 🙌
We'd love it if you invited your friends, family and colleagues to join our movement!
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