5 Apps to Make Money… While Walking

Doing physical activity sometimes requires superhuman strength, so here are five apps that make it fun and rewarding!

The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends taking about 10,000 steps per day to stay healthy. But we don’t always have the time or motivation every day to meet this goal.

Mobiwisy offers you five free mobile apps to give you that little push you need. You won’t get rich from these apps, but they might motivate you to explore your city in a different way than by car or scooter.

Perhaps from now on, your new routine will be “metro, work, stride, sleep”?

WeWard, a French walking app

Launched in 2019, this free app claims to have over 7 million users walking with it. The app works as follows: you connect your Google Fit or Apple Health data (iPhone), and the app automatically displays it on your dashboard. Then, for each step you take, you earn “Wards” points (1 Ward equals 0.7 cents).

Progression levels track your advancement, allowing you to earn Wards points, which are cumulative up to the last level:

• 1500 steps earn you 1 Ward
• 3000 steps earn you 2 Wards
• 6500 steps earn you 3 Wards
• 10,000 steps earn you 4 Wards
• 15,000 steps earn you 5 Wards
• 20,000 steps earn you 10 Wards

You can potentially earn up to 25 Wards per day (about €0.175) credited to your account. This French app also offers special deals from WeWard’s partners, allowing you to discover unique places in your city. Alternatively, money can be transferred to you via bank transfer. Even the WeWard mascot is playful — a cute interactive panda!

The only thing you need to do? Walk!

WinWalk, a provider of gift cards

This app is only available on Android, but it allows you to earn gift cards by walking. WinWalk uses your smartphone’s pedometer feature and states that it only tracks your steps on the device.

You can earn up to 100 points per day (roughly 10,000 steps). These points are converted daily at midnight, so you can start using them right away. Below is an overview of the available gift card categories:

• Sports (Decathlon)
• Food (Carrefour)
• Culture (Fnac)
• Shopping (Amazon, Zalando)
• Video Games (Xbox)
• Beauty (Yves Rocher)

You can also track your progress with statistics. For some fun, the app’s colors are customizable.

Like WeWard, this app won’t make you rich but allows you to benefit from offers from its partners without much effort. Just walk!

Macadam, a pedometer with simple charts

This app, available on Android and iOS, lets you walk to earn money. You’ll earn points to spend with the app’s partners here.

With the aim of fighting a sedentary lifestyle and encouraging more active mobility, the app motivates you to walk or run by tracking your steps and location via your phone’s pedometer and GPS.

The app’s charts are suitable for both younger users — with vibrant colors — and older users who won’t have to squint at instructions on the screen.

The key motto of this app? On your marks, get set, walk!

CharityMiles, a charitable app

If you want to support a good cause without much effort, here’s a good app for you. CharityMiles, available on iOS and Android, allows you to earn points that can be converted into monetary donations.

This American app supports 54 charities across the country (as of publication). Here are some examples of charities supported by CharityMiles and their causes:

• American Cancer Society (against cancer)
• ASPCA (animal cruelty prevention)
• Feeding America (food assistance)
• Purple Project (against pancreatic cancer)

The full list can be found on the CharityMiles website or via this link. By doing so, you’ll help others in need!

With Evidation, participate in scientific research

The Evidation app allows users to contribute to scientific research projects via their smartphones. By sharing certain data about yourself with Evidation, this information could be used in studies on human body organs.

You’ll contribute to advancing research without much effort. The app requires data from the pedometer and geolocation. You earn points by watching ads and answering questionnaires about yourself, which can eventually be exchanged for bank transfers or donations to charities.

For all these walking apps, our mobility experts recommend reading the terms of use carefully and only sharing the data you’re comfortable with.

And don’t forget your new slogan: metro, work, stride, and sleep!

Read also: In Strasbourg, signs asking cyclists to dismount