YuMuuv vs MaximusLife
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a step or charity challenge platform: prices, ratings, languages, security and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run step and activity challenges for companies. MaximusLife is a US CSR platform that ties challenges to giving, volunteering and sustainability; YuMuuv is a wellness challenge app with 50 languages, single sign-on and a clear price for every team size.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- want a clear total price for your team size and challenge length
- want an app participants rate 4.8 on the US App Store
- 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
MaximusLife may suit you better if you…
- want every step to raise money for charity, with 2 million+ charities to choose from
- run giving, volunteering, gift matching and sustainability programmes in the same platform
- want your own branded mobile app, with points, prizes and sweepstakes
Four differences that matter
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A clear price upfront
YuMuuv shows the total price for every team size and challenge length, from $600. MaximusLife lists $1 to $3 per employee without saying for what period, and its home page says small companies start from $500 a month.
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Rated higher by users
YuMuuv is #1 for satisfaction and ease of use in G2’s Corporate Wellness category and has 4.8 from 1,500+ US App Store ratings. MaximusLife has 3.3 from 8 ratings and 3.5 from 14 reviews, and its app was last updated in July 2025.
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50 languages vs 1
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. The MaximusLife 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. We found no single sign-on or security certification for MaximusLife, and its site is hosted in the US.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | MaximusLife |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 month | $800 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | MaximusLife |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 month | $1,700 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | MaximusLife |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 month | $3,700 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | MaximusLife |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 month | $5,700 | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year | $1–$3 per employee (period not stated) |
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. MaximusLife lists challenge plans at US$1, US$1.50 or US$3 per employee, with one-time, monthly or fixed options, but does not say what period a rate covers; its home page says small companies start from US$500 a month. 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 | Unclear: $1+ per employee, period not stated |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | From $1 per employee (one-time option) |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | Billing period and terms not stated |
| Prices published | Yes | Per-employee rates; period not stated |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | Free 10-day step challenge |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | No reviews yet |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | 3.3/5 · 8 ratings |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | 3.5/5 · 14 reviews |
| App languages | 50 | 1 (English) |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, miles, workouts, sleep, CO2, giving, volunteering |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (departments, locations, charity teams) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Daily step points at 5K, 10K and 15K+ |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Yes (activity feed with likes and comments) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Not found |
| Charity fundraisers | Yes (charity challenges; donations handled outside the app) | Yes (2 million+ charities) |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | Points, prizes and sweepstakes |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, Misfit, Strava |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | Garmin and Samsung via Apple Health or Google Fit |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Not found (work email sign-up) |
| Your logo or branding | Your logo + challenge images | Branded platform and mobile app |
| 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 | Email; phone and managed services on higher plans |
| Help for participants | Yes, admins and participants | Email support and help articles |
| Company | ||
| Owner | Independent | MaximusLife LLC (Dallas, Texas) |
| Other | ||
| Manual entries | Organisers can allow manual entries | Not allowed in most prize or donation challenges |
Switching from MaximusLife 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 MaximusLife cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Is MaximusLife cheaper than YuMuuv?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Can we try YuMuuv before our MaximusLife plan ends?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
MaximusLife: maximuslife.com (home, pricing, challenges, step challenge and wellbeing toolkits, features, how it works and privacy policy pages), the MaximusLife knowledge base, and the MaximusLife listings in the US App Store and Google Play. 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.
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.