Before we get to the list of apps that actually pay you to walk, let’s remember that getting sufficient exercise is something everyone needs to do, but only a few manage to accomplish it.
I admit that I’m also guilty of this due to remote freelancing. (Working from home makes some people sedentary, including yours truly.)
That said, I try to move around when possible by running errands on foot or by cleaning up around my apartment.
Since many people don’t enjoy exercising (in a sense, I don’t blame them), they may only need an attractive motivator to influence them to get moving, and you may need one, too, if you’re not a fan of exercising.
What if I told you that you could get paid to walk?
Yep, there are apps that pay you to walk.
Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
Unlike lifting weights and jogging, walking is a simple type of exercise with many health benefits.
Research shows that walking just 30 minutes per day can:
- Reduce depression and stress
- Boost heart health and immune system
- Improve mood
- Manage blood sugar
Check out the below apps to get the health and monetary perks of walking.
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Apps That Pay The Most For Walking!
Download one or more of these apps to make money while taking a stroll.
1. Sweatcoin
Sweatcoin’s motto is “It pays to walk,” and it really lives up to that motto.
Why?
Because every time you walk, you earn “Sweatcoins” that you can use to buy cool merchandise or donate to charity.
- Available for: Android – iOS
2. Stepbet
With Stepbet, you get exercise while placing money bets.
All you need to do is connect your favorite fitness checker, set and reach your goals, place your bets, and (hopefully) win money.
- Available for: Android – iOS
3. Paidtogo
Get paid to go somewhere with Paidtogo!
This app allows you to earn up to $75/month.
Paidtogo costs $14.99 per month, but it offers a week-long free trial.
- Available for: iOS
4. Winwalk
Winwalk gives you coins every time you take 100 steps.
Once you rack up enough coins, you can redeem them for gift cards.
- Available for: Google Play
5. Charity Miles
This app combines exercise and humanitarianism.
You pick a charity, then Charity Miles tracks your steps and donates money to said charity.
- Available for: Android – iOS
6. Runtopia
Runtopia pays you to run (or walk).
How?
It keeps track of your activity and converts them into SPCs (Sports Coins), which you can use to get gift cards, sports gear, or PayPal payments.
- Available for: Android – iOS
7. HealthyWage
Win money with HealthyWage in four easy steps:
- Determine your prize money with its weight calculator
- Place your bet
- Walk and lose weight
- Win your prize!
Users can win up to $10,000. (How’s that for a healthy wage?)
- Available for: Android – iOS
8. CashWalk
Earn money with CashWalk by running or walking.
You receive Stepcoins that you can redeem for gift cards from popular retailers like Spotify and Taco Bell.
- Available for: Android – iOS
9. PK Rewards
PK Rewards pays you for working out.
After converting your physical activity into coins, redeem them for apparel, vacations, or gift cards.
- Available for: iOS (You need to enter your phone number to receive a message to download the app through the website.)
10. CARROT
Unlike typical carrot-and-stick methods, this app only uses the “carrot” to motivate you, aka money and other fun stuff.
CARROT makes walking — and exercising overall — more exciting by providing games and challenges you can compete in.
Plus, you can earn rewards to use toward e-gift cards.
- Available for: Android – iOS
11. LifeCoin
Download Lifecoin to earn Lifecoins!
Lifecoins are the currency you earn when you take daily walks and trade them for gift cards, phones, and more.
This app even offers an ambassador program that gives you the opportunity to earn more money.
- Available for: iOS
12. Fit for Bucks
Fit for Bucks doesn’t care how you earn your steps as long as you’re moving.
Dance, work out at the local gym, or go for a leisurely walk and reward yourself with treats like dance lessons, a massage, or free dessert.
- Available for: iOS
13. DietBet
Take part in DietBet games to reach your weight goal(s) and win money!
Join other members’ games or create your own.
- Available for: Android – iOS
14. Walgreens Balance Rewards for Healthy Choices API
Walgreens offers a program that gives you points for engaging in physical activities.
It measures the steps you take while running or walking, plus it measures your blood pressure and glucose levels.
- Available for: Android – iOS
15. Evidation
When you download Evidation, you receive rewards for completing activities like:
- Sleeping
- Walking
- Answering survey questions
- And much more!
For every 10,000 points you earn, you get $10 to give to charity or redeem for cash.
- Available for: Android – iOS
16. Million Steps
Millions Steps pays you for taking one million steps.
Monitor the app to keep track of your step until you earn enough to redeem for cash rewards.
- Available for: iOS
17. Oberit
With Oberit, you earn money for engaging in healthy habits.
When you sleep, diet, and/or exercise, you can convert those activities into coins to get discounts on wellness products and services.
- Available for: Android – iOS
18. Higi
This app allows you to enter cash sweepstakes when you visit a Higi blood pressure station.
Here’s how it works: you create an account to monitor your steps, receive personalized health advice, and offers from participating health partners.
Upon completing two health check-ins at your local Higi station, you’re entered into a sweepstake to get a chance to win a $50 gift card.
- Available for: Android – iOS
19. One Million Steps
Like exercising and raising money for good causes?
One Million Steps is an app that lets users fundraise for charity causes by running, walking, or dancing.
(Note: The app is open to UK residents only.)
- Available for: Android – iOS
20. Miles
Miles pays you for all the miles you go, regardless of the transportation source you utilize.
Whether you walk, ride your bike, or even ski, you earn money toward gift cards, raffles, challenges, or donations.
- Available for: Android – iOS
21. Paceline
With Paceline, you receive gift cards and other cool incentives when you reach 150 minutes of elevated heart rate per week.
It even provides a credit card that gives you cash-back rewards on purchases.
- Available for: iOS
22. Optimity
Optimity makes getting healthy fun and exciting.
You receive rewards for the steps you take, plus you can compete in challenges with your loved ones and take wellness knowledge quizzes.
- Available for: Android – iOS
23. Yodo
This app has over two million users, and it’s easy to see why.
Yodo gives you cash rewards for walking, running, and engaging in sports.
It also offers a platform for you to meet and encourage other members to reach their exercise goals.
- Available for: Android – iOS
24. BetterPoints
Like One Million Steps, BetterPoints also targets UK residents.
It pays you points to walk, cycle, and take public transportation, and you can use those points toward charity organizations or gift cards.
- Available for: Android – iOS
25. Instacart
Though Instacart doesn’t technically pay you to walk, you earn money by grocery shopping on behalf of customers. (I use this service to get groceries delivered to my home.)
As an Instacart shopper, you’ll earn between $5 to $10 per order.
- Available for: Android – iOS
26. WeGoLook
Be a Looker for WeGoLook!
Lookers earn money by carrying out inspections of commercial and residential buildings.
- Available for: Android – iOS
27. DoorDash
You can get a lot of exercise as a DoorDash Dasher.
Many Dashers usually make deliveries by driving or cycling, but you could deliver an order by foot, too.
- Available for: Android – iOS
28. Context Travel
If you’re a cosmopolitan individual who wants to make money by sharing your love of different cultures with others, sign up as a Context Travel tour guide.
In addition to receiving a yearly educational stipend and unlimited vacation days, you get a workout while leading tours.
- Available for: iOS
29. Gigwalk
Gigwalk is sure to keep you on your toes, literally.
The app pays you to be a Gigwalker, a person who checks and verifies that certain products are available for purchase or that marketing events run on time.
Gigwalk pays $3 to $100 per task.
- Available for: Android – iOS
30. Postmates
Like Instacart and DoorDash, Postmates pays workers to deliver products to customers’ homes.
Stay active by biking or walking as you make deliveries.
- Available for: Android – iOS
31. Rover
Rover is an app that offers pet-related gigs, including boarding, dog training, and dog walking.
Despite its name, you can make money taking care of cats as well.
- Available for: Android – iOS
32. Field Agent
As a Field Agent, you earn money by visiting retailers to conduct audits, mystery shops, and market research.
It pays $3 to $12 per task.
- Available for: Android – iOS
33. Wag
Unlike Rover, Wag focuses mainly on dog care.
If you’re a major dog lover, download the app and make money walking, grooming, and playing with dogs.
- Available for: Android – iOS
34. TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit really keeps you on your feet since it offers many action-based gigs.
Some of them including:
- Plumbing
- Home repairs
- Moving
- Furniture assembly
- And lots more!
- Available for: Android – iOS
35. UnitedHealthcare Motion
This health insurance app can help you cover out-of-pocket medical expenses because it pays you to walk.
You and your spouse can use UnitedHealthcare Motion’s program to pay for deductibles and prescriptions.
- Available for: Android – iOS
36. Maids
You’re constantly on your feet when cleaning houses.
Earn good money through Maids while working a flexible schedule.
- Available for: Android – iOS
37. Vitality
If you’re an employee of a U.S. company, consider downloading Vitality!
Just log a workout, submit proof of physical activities, and earn incentives.
- Available for: Android – iOS
Final Say
It’s crucial for people to get decent exercise, especially here in the States, where 2/3 of adults are overweight or obese.
While it appears that offering cash or other incentives to walk mimics bribery, it’s better than nothing.
Some of the aforementioned apps can make a good side hustle, so by moving and earning money, you’re killing two birds with one stone.
Hmm, perhaps I should give one of the apps a try.
After all, since I’d get paid to walk, what do I have to lose?
