YuMuuv vs StepSense
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a step challenge app: prices, ratings, languages, security and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run step challenges for companies. StepSense, from South Africa, offers white-label map challenges and, in its newer Gold app, learning content and a company feed; YuMuuv publishes its prices and runs in 50 languages, with single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- want to see the price first and start with one challenge from $600
- 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
- want an app rated 4.8 in the App Store and 4.4 on Google Play
StepSense may suit you better if you…
- want a fully white-labelled app in your own colours, logos and images
- want live-map races, such as Amazing Race-style challenges with roadblocks
- want learning pathways, a health assessment and mood check-ins alongside the step challenge
Four differences that matter
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Prices you can see
YuMuuv publishes prices for every team size and length, from $600, and offers a free trial on request. StepSense does not publish prices and offers a demo for your staff; we found no self-serve trial.
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50 languages vs English
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. Both StepSense apps list English only in the App Store, although its website says it is available in all major languages.
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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, security certification or data hosting region for StepSense.
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Rated higher by users
YuMuuv is #1 for satisfaction and ease of use in G2’s Corporate Wellness category, with 4.8 on the US App Store and 4.4 on Google Play. StepSense’s classic app scores 3.4 from 16 ratings and 2.0 from 53 reviews; StepSense Gold has no US ratings yet.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | StepSense |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 | Quote on request |
| 1 month | $800 | Quote on request |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year | Quote on request |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | StepSense |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 | Quote on request |
| 1 month | $1,700 | Quote on request |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year | Quote on request |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | StepSense |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 | Quote on request |
| 1 month | $3,700 | Quote on request |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year | Quote on request |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv | StepSense |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 | Quote on request |
| 1 month | $5,700 | Quote on request |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year | Quote on request |
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. StepSense does not publish prices for either of its apps; both of its websites offer only a contact form or a demo request. See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's website, the US App Store, Google Play and G2.
| Feature | 
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price for a full year (25 users) | $2,400 | Quote-based |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | Quote-based |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | No published prices or terms |
| Prices published | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | Demo for your staff to try, on request |
| 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 | 3.4/5 · 16 ratings (classic app); Gold has none yet |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | 2.0/5 · 53 reviews (classic app); Gold has none yet |
| App languages | 50 | English in the App Store; site says multilingual |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, flights climbed, 130+ activity types |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes (team, department and country boards) |
| Daily targets | Yes | Yes |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Company feed and team chat (Gold) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Yes (live maps, Amazing Race-style races) |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | Badges and trophies; XP and missions in Gold |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Apple Health, Health Connect, Huawei; Fitbit, Garmin (steps) |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | Samsung, WHOOP, Polar via Apple Health or Health Connect |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | Not found |
| Your logo or branding | Your logo + challenge images | Full white label (colours, logos, images, text) |
| Security certification | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001 in progress | None found |
Switching from StepSense 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 StepSense cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
What is the difference between StepSense and StepSense Gold?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Can we try YuMuuv before our StepSense contract ends?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
StepSense: stepsense.io and stepsensegold.com (home, privacy, GDPR, terms, data usage, connection guide and contact pages), and the StepSense and StepSense Gold 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.