CASH FOR WALKING
There are lot many ways to make money, thanks to advancements in technology, but do you know that you can earn some extra cash just by walking. You either get paid or get rewards but do not expect that you can retire with these payments although some extra cash will definitely help with some of your personal finances.
There are apps that pay you to walk. Some apps require you to download on your smartphone which help you in your daily walking but also helps in earning some extra cash and there are few others which require you to perform tasks and meet goals. Here is a list of such apps
Best Apps that PAY You for Walking in India
- Step set Go
- STEPBET
- Runtopia
- Sweatcoin
Step Set Go:
SSG is one of the best apps that pay you for walking to earn a coin. You can download it from play store and start walk today. You will get 1 coin for 1000 steps, there is total 5 level of walking and after reaching specific limit you will upgrade to next level. You can earn more coin by registering for many challenges or watch ads on the app and when you collect sufficient coin like 400-500 coin you will be eligible to buy lots of things from SSG bazar. Many people get I phone, laptop and many more gadgets from this app but for this you should have enough coins, about 15000-20000 so you can enter to the auction.
StepBet:
StepBet is a lot different than the other apps because it involves a small amount of risk under Apps that PAY You for Walking . Instead of simply getting paid to walk, you must bet on yourself to hit your step goals and compete against other players.
How it works:
- Download the StepBet app.
- Select your step source to get your custom fitness goals.
- Find a game, and place a bet into the game’s pot to officially join.
- Walk, exercise, and stay active to hit your fitness goals every week of the game.
By committing real money, engaging in the social aspect of app games, and interacting with one-of-a-kind customer support team known as WayBetter Referees, you’ll find unparalleled motivation in reaching your health and fitness goals.
Runtopia
Runtopia focus on helping you improve your fitness while giving your rewards as a bonus. They allow you to set exercise goals for running, walking and cycling and you can even have a audio coach play during your workouts.
Features:
- Connect with Runtopia wearables for more premium features, detailed data analysis and real-time running & workout display from your device.
- Audio cues: stay safe and motivated with audio alerts based on your running speed, pace, distance and more.
- Data analysis: View your full workout data including mile splits, speed, calories, pace zones, pace stability and more.
- Social sharing: Share your runs, photos, videos and more with the social community, and stay motivated with running friends around the world!
- Runtopia badges & running levels: Collect virtual badges from personal accomplishments, like hitting a new 5K personal best or running a personal record distance. Move up the different running levels the more you run and improve your running performance.
- Join social events, challenges and online races. Different levels of online running events are available to suit all runners, choose from 5K, 10K all the way up to a full marathon!
Sweatcoin
Sweatcoin is unique because it only pays you to walk OUTSIDE. This means walking on treadmills or walking around your your house don’t count. Sweatcoin is an achievement tracker for new generations, it converts your steps into a new digital currency called sweatcoins. Spend sweatcoins earned on goods, services and experiences with vendor partners or other users, donate to charity or exchange them with your friends and family for whatever you fancy. You can use Sweatcoin on your smartphone (Android or iPhone) and in your smartwatch (currently on Apple Watch, stay tuned for Android Wear compatibility). You need to take just one step to begin!
All these 4 apps are available in play store and you can easily download it without any difficulty.
Best Apps that PAY You for Walking Outside India:
Sweatcoin (Available on: iOS and Android)
Like detailed in the above excerpt, this app lets you collect 'Sweatcoins' that can then be exchanged for real-life rewards in the app. You earn 0.95 Sweatcoins for every 1,000 outdoor steps you take (roughly half a mile). You can then use your coins to get discounts and sometimes free stuff from the app's store.
BetterPoints (Available on: iOS and Android):
BetterPoints is similar to Sweatcoin in that you collect points for EXERCISING – in this case, walking, running or cycling. You can earn both BetterPoints and BetterTickets. BetterPoints can be collected and redeemed as vouchers at various high street stores, while BetterTickets enter you into a draw to win a bumper amount of BetterPoints. To start Learning, you simply head to the app and sign up for a program. For instance, one of their Rewards program, rewarded users with one BetterTicket for every mile completed, with the prize draw offering 5,000 BetterPoints every week.
Winwalk (Available on: Android)
When using winwalk, you'll earn one winwalk coin for every 100 steps you take, up to 10,000 steps per day (100 coins). These coins can be used to redeem gift cards, like £10 at Costa (21,000 coins), £10 at Primark (21,000 coins) or £15 at Netflix (31,500 coins). That sounds like a lot of steps and, to be honest, it is. But unlike the other paid walking apps, where you also need to walk a long, long way to earn money, winwalk has a lottery feature
LifeCoin (Available on: iOS and Android)
Similar to SweatCoin, LifeCoin rewards you with its own in-app currency which you can exchange for prizes. For every 1,000 steps, you'll earn 0.95 "LifeCoins". Unfortunately, you can only earn up to 5 LifeCoins per day by walking, unless you sign up to their Premium subscription (which isn't really worth it). You can, however, earn more LifeCoins by inviting your friends. While the prizes are pretty great, you have to save quite a few LifeCoins before you can cash them out. At the time of writing, prizes include a $50 eBay gift card for 2,500 LifeCoins and an Apple iPad Mini for 20,000 LifeCoins.
Charity Miles (Available on: iOS and Android)
Charity Miles isn't an app for making money for yourself, but it instead lets you raise money for your favorite charities by moving – whether that's walking, running, dancing, riding your bike or something else. Simply select your charity when you sign up to the app, and for every mile you move, the app's corporate sponsorship pool will donate some cash. Better still, your friends and family can sponsor you too. You might not be making money for yourself, but you can feel good about the fact that your exercise is helping those in need.
Runtopia
Runtopia is an app that encourages you to set exercise goals for activities such as running, walking and cycling. Every time you meet your goals, you’re rewarded with a bonus. The app is quite interactive, with training programs, warm-ups and cool-downs and even an audio coach. And the more goals and tasks you complete, the more “Sports Coins” you earn. Once you earn enough Sports Coins, you can redeem them for Paypal cash, memberships, products and discounts. Runtopia makes exercise a little more exciting!
Achievement
The Achievement app allows you to make money from a larger range of exercises, ranging from cycling to swimming and of course, walking. You earn points for every activity you log into the app, and can also earn points by logging in your diet, your sleep, your weight and more. You can make a maximum of 80 points per day for exercise and 6 points for food logging.
How much can you make? For every 10,000 points you earn, Achievement will pay you $10 – you can also choose to donate those points to charities. If you make the most of your points every day, it would take you 4 months to make $10, and about $30 in one year. The good part of this app is that you can connect it with other fitness trackers, or simply use the one on your phone. Achievement is a great app to leave sitting on your cell as you go about your daily tasks. Every once in a while you can check it and see how many points you’re making.
Higi
Higi not only tracks your walking but also your overall health. You can input your body fat, blood pressure, weight and much more. Higi also has “health tracking stations” that are placed across the US in different pharmacies. The more you check into those stations and do exercise, the more rewards you can earn. Higi connects to any fitness tracker and your phone. Every month and week you’re offered specific challenges to complete that allow you to earn points for up to one mile of walking. You can then redeem those points for specific rewards such as discounts and sports gear. Although you do want to take note that you won’t be able to earn cash and the rewards will require you to purchase items, although you can also donate your points to charity.
Stepbet
Stepbet works slightly differently: you get paid to walk by meeting your own step goals and collaborate with others. When you join the app, Stepbet will track your existing activity and create step goals that will encourage you to walk more than you do. You then join a game and make a bet (usually $40), which involves being active for four days and doing two “power” days per week. If you don’t meet your goals that week, you lose. If you do meet your goals, you split the entire amount contributed with other players! If you stick to the game and stay active every week, you’ll earn a few dollars more than you initially betted! Walking, running, and overall fitness can sometimes be boring to you or maybe you lack motivation.
FitPotato
Another app that may interest you and pays you to walk or exercise is FitPotato. Here’s how the app works. After you download the app, you can challenge friends and other FitPotato users to earn cash for steps. You can join a weekly prize group and complete 3 sessions in 7 days to win. From your challenges, whomever completes all 3 sessions by the end of week gets a share of the weekly prize. And if you are the only winner that week, you win the entire prize! Your options include choosing to walk, run, or even dog walking. It’s available for both iOS and Android.
EarthMiles
EarthMiles is for employers to help engage their employees in wellbeing programs the company might be initiating. And employees are then financially rewarded for any wellbeing activities that includes mental, social, financial, and physical campaigns. It works by downloading the app for iOS or Android, joining the company initiative, and taking part in their campaigns. One of which can be various fitness programs like walking, running, biking, etc. As you earn more points, those can be redeemed for various rewards like discounts, health supplements, classes, and more. If you are looking to download a free app, this one probably won’t be for you unless your company utilizes EarthMiles or you own a business and find it interesting.
HealthyWage
HealthyWage won’t pay you directly to walk, but it will encourage you to set and hit goals. If you do meet your goals, you’re then entered into a prize draw with a chance of winning $10,000! You can set the goals yourself, or work with a team to meet goals. If you want to get into the nitty-gritty on how much you could win, the HealthyWage Calculator can give you a good idea of your potential earnings. The more you check into those stations and do exercise, the more rewards you can earn.
Rover
If you like walking and taking care of dogs and want to make some extra money on the side, Rover is the app for you! All you need to do is create an account through the app or online, search for dog owners in your area and reach out to see if anyone is looking for someone to walk their dog. With Rover, you could earn around $20 for a 30-minute walk with a dog. Not only could it make you more money, but it may make your walk a little more interesting!
Conclusion:
What do you think about getting paid to walk? Does it interest you as a way to earn some extra money and rewards? Does it motivate you to get out and walk more? What’s cool about these apps is that there are variations for you based on your interests. If you are purely looking to get paid for exercising and walking, you can do that. If you like dogs and walking, there is an app that pays you for that. And you can also try multiple options and apps to see what you like best and what gives you the most cash or rewards. Have you tried any of the apps above to get paid to walk? Are there other ways or ideas you have to get you paid just for walking? Let me know in the comments below!
