YuMuuv vs District Technologies
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a team challenge app: prices, ratings, activities, integrations and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run team challenges for companies. District is a GPS city game where teams claim territory on foot, sold as flat-fee events; YuMuuv is a challenge app for steps, sports and habits that syncs with phones and watches, in 50 languages.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- want everyone to take part, with cycling, swimming, yoga and habit challenges as well as steps
- want steps from Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar or Suunto to count
- have people in many countries: the app runs in 50 languages
- need single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report for IT and security approval
District Technologies may suit you better if you…
- want the lowest price for a short event: $499 for up to 50 people or $999 for up to 200
- want a city game where teams claim territory and District runs the event for you
- want to go from contract to live in under a week
Four differences that matter
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Everyone can take part
YuMuuv counts 14 synced activities, from cycling and swimming to yoga, plus habit challenges, and organisers can allow manual entries. District counts walks, jogs and runs recorded by phone GPS, and disqualifies bike and vehicle speeds.
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Works with your watch
YuMuuv connects to Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar and Suunto, so steps from most watches and rings count. We found no health app or watch connection in the District app, which tracks with the phone’s GPS.
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50 languages vs 1
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. The District app lists English only in the App Store.
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Ready for IT review
YuMuuv includes single sign-on (SAML, OIDC), holds a SOC 2 Type II report and keeps data in the EU. District shows an ISO 27001 badge without details, and we found no single sign-on: people join events with an access code.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | District Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 month | $800 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | District Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 month | $1,700 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | District Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 month | $3,700 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | District Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 month | $5,700 | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year | From $499 per event (up to 50 people) |
Unlimited challenges during the period, you pay only for people who join, and each employee can invite up to 10 friends or family to private challenges for free. District’s private events cost a flat US$499 for up to 50 people or US$999 for up to 200, for one event of 48 hours, a week or a month. Its District Teams page also lists US$5 per participant plus a US$500 setup fee, or US$3 per user per month billed annually. See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's websites and help center, the US App Store, Google Play and G2.
| Feature | 
|
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price for a full year (25 users) | $2,400 | $900 on District Teams ($3 per user a month) |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | $499 private event (up to 50); $625 on District Teams |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | One-off event; on-foot GPS game only |
| Prices published | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | District Teams: 7 days, up to 5 users |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | Not on G2 |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | 4.7/5 · 15 ratings |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | No US rating (3.5/5 · 200+ reviews in Singapore) |
| App languages | 50 | 1 (English) in the App Store |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Walks, jogs and runs by phone GPS; on foot only |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (teams claim territory) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Daily game challenges for coins |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Feed and team chat (District Teams) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Yes (live city map with GPS checkpoints) |
| Charity fundraisers | Yes (charity challenges; donations handled outside the app) | Fundraising challenges on its platform |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | XP, coins and prize draws |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | None found in the District app (phone GPS) |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | Wearables listed only for its white-label apps |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Not found (private access code) |
| Your logo or branding | Your logo + challenge images | Event page with your logo; white label on Enterprise |
| Security certification | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001 in progress | ISO 27001 badge on website; no details published |
| Data hosting | EU (AWS Frankfurt) | Not stated; may be stored in any country it operates |
| Support | ||
| Hands-on support | Configuration call + planning help | District runs the event; player support |
| Help for participants | Yes, admins and participants | Email and Discord |
| Company | ||
| Owner | Independent | District Technologies Pte Ltd, Singapore |
| Other | ||
| Launch time | 1–2 weeks after signing | Under a week for most events |
Switching from District Technologies in three steps
Participants keep their watch or phone app: they only connect it to YuMuuv.
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Book a demo
Tell us about your teams and goals. We show you the admin view and a live challenge.
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Set it up together
On a configuration call we set up your challenge, teams and logo. People join with a sign-up code or single sign-on.
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Launch
Technically ready within a day. Most companies launch one to two weeks after signing, depending on their own approvals.
What customers say
“YuMuuv didn’t just provide a platform; they became a trusted collaborator every step of the way.”
Lizanne Pharand, Global HR Project Coordinator, and Danielle Cairney, Head of Wellbeing UKI, WSP Read the WSP case study
“Some things in the U.S. don't always translate globally. YuMuuv was the perfect connector for everyone.”
Office Manager & Culture Lead, Opendoor Read the Opendoor case study
“I didn't want to spend my time figuring out tech. I just wanted to run my program—and YuMuuv made that possible.”
Public health expert, City of San Diego Read the City of San Diego case study
Questions buyers ask
Can’t find yours? Ask us on a demo call.
How much does District Technologies cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Is District cheaper than YuMuuv?
Does District work indoors or with a smartwatch?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
District: exploredistrict.com (home, private events, mission, terms and privacy pages), the District handbook and support FAQ, district-technologies.com (teams, free trial, employee wellness, enterprise, features and GPS FAQ pages), and the District listings in the US App Store and Google Play, with the Singapore stores for comparison. YuMuuv: yumuuv.com/pricing, the challenge activity list in the YuMuuv help center, and the same two app stores. G2 ranks: the Highest Rated and Easiest to Use lists in G2’s Corporate Wellness category, read on 23 October 2026. Ratings change daily; prices exclude VAT.
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See YuMuuv with your own challenge in mind
A short demo, then a configuration call. Most teams launch within two weeks.