# Social Steps

> Tracks steps with friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1217028732](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1217028732)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1217028732`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jose Jeria
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (5,158 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.37.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2017-08-03
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/social-steps/id1217028732)
- **Website:** [http://socialstepsapp.com](http://socialstepsapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://socialstepsapp.com/privacy.html](https://socialstepsapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Social Steps makes walking more fun by turning daily steps into friendly competition. Set daily goals, connect with friends, and track progress automatically to stay motivated.

With automatic Apple Health tracking and broad device support (Apple Watch, Garmin, and Fitbit), you can compete anywhere—no extra setup required—and aim for top walker status.

## Rankings

- #25,405 — Overall
- #69 — social

## Review summary

Users praise Social Steps for motivating group challenges and simplicity, but report issues with device syncing and step accuracy, occasional login problems, lack of a widget, and missing group/leaderboard features. Repeated requests for better friend management and cross-device visibility also appear.

### Pros

- Fun and motivating accountability and friendly competition among family and friends.
- Simple to use and easy to set up, making group challenges accessible.
- Strong social bonding—great for groups, families, and teams.
- Encourages daily activity and keeps members engaged.

### Cons

- Device syncing/step-tracking is inconsistent or inaccurate (Apple Watch and Fitbit) with delays.
- Occasional login/logout issues that lock users out and hinder sign-in.
- Lack of a home screen widget; users repeatedly request a widget.
- Difficulty adding friends or sharing data across accounts; visibility can be inconsistent.
- Missing group/leaderboard features (ability to create subgroups, weekly leaders board) that limit motivation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1217028732)