YuMuuv vs inKin
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a step and habit challenge app: prices, ratings, challenge types, integrations and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run step and habit challenges with team battles. inKin is a low-cost, self-serve tool billed per seat; YuMuuv adds challenge chat, Health Connect sync, 50 languages and a SOC 2 Type II report, with prices that fall as you grow.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- have Android users who should sync automatically: YuMuuv connects to Health Connect
- want a chat in every challenge and for every team
- have people in many countries: the app runs in 50 languages
- have 400 or more people on a yearly plan: YuMuuv's price per person falls as you grow, inKin's stays flat
inKin may suit you better if you…
- have a small team and want the lowest price, billed month to month
- want map races, 24-hour duels and monthly step leagues
- want to start straight away with a self-serve 7-day trial
Four differences that matter
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Android syncs automatically
YuMuuv syncs Android phones through Health Connect. inKin ended Google Fit support in 2024 and does not list Health Connect, so Android users without Samsung, Fitbit or Garmin log activity by hand.
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Chat in every challenge
Every YuMuuv challenge has its own chat, and teams and departments get group chats. We found no chat in inKin.
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Cheaper as you grow
inKin charges the same per seat at any size, and pending invitations count as paid seats. A year for 1,000 people costs $17,100 at YuMuuv and $36,000 at inKin.
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50 languages vs 1
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. The inKin app is in English only.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 |
| 1 month | $800 |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 |
| 1 month | $1,700 |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 |
| 1 month | $3,700 |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 |
| 1 month | $5,700 |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year |
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. inKin charges per seat per month: US$6 on monthly billing or US$3 on annual billing, and pending invitations count as seats. See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's website 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 (annual billing) |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | $150 for one month ($6 per seat) |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | Monthly, auto-renews; no refunds |
| Prices published | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | 7 days, no card |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | Not in either top 20 |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | 4.8/5 · 330+ ratings |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | 2.6/5 · 210+ reviews |
| App languages | 50 | 1 (English) |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, distance, calories, activity time, sleep, habits |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (team battles) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Yes |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Not found |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Yes (map races) |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | No |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Polar, Samsung Health, Withings |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | No Google Fit or Health Connect; manual entry |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Not confirmed |
| Security certification | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001 in progress | None found |
| Data hosting | EU (AWS Frankfurt) | United States |
| Support | ||
| Hands-on support | Configuration call + planning help | Live chat; account manager costs extra |
| Other | ||
| Who you pay for | People who join | Every seat, including pending invites |
Switching from inKin 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 inKin cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Does inKin work with Android phones?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Can we try YuMuuv before our inKin plan renews?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
inKin: inkin.com (pricing and wearables pages), the inKin help center, its terms, and the inKin listings in the US App Store and Google Play. YuMuuv: yumuuv.com/pricing, the challenge activity list in the YuMuuv help center, and the US App Store and Google Play. 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.
Spotted something out of date? Tell us at info@yumuuv.com and we will fix it.
See YuMuuv with your own challenge in mind
A short demo, then a configuration call. Most teams launch within two weeks.