The quick answer
- Want cash or gift cards? WeWard or Winwalk.
- Want your miles to help a charity? Charity Miles.
- Want walks to feel like a game? Pikmin Bloom.
- Want no new app at all? The Apple Fitness app on your iPhone.
- Want to start running and keep at it? Run&Grow — every run grows a plant.
Why people look for a Sweatcoin alternative
Sweatcoin is free and turns your steps into coins you can spend in its marketplace on things like gadgets, subscriptions, travel vouchers and offers. As of October 2026 its US App Store listing also shows paid extras, including Premium at $4.99 and $24.99.
Interest in Sweatcoin is still high, but it has been sliding. In Google Trends for the US, searches for Sweatcoin over the past 12 months fell from mostly 50–90 (out of 100) in the first half of 2026 to under 40 by October. At the same time, the fastest-rising searches linked to it were other step apps: WeWard (up about 350%) and Winwalk (up about 180%). People are shopping around.
The usual reasons:
- The rewards feel small. Sweatcoin does not publish a fixed step-to-coin rate on its App Store page, and users often say it takes a long time to save up for anything big.
- They want cash or gift cards, not marketplace offers.
- They want something more fun than watching a balance tick up.
Sweatcoin alternatives compared
| App | What you get back | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| WeWard | Cash, gift cards, donations | Cash, gift cards or charity in one app |
| Winwalk | Gift cards (Amazon, Walmart) | Simple step-to-gift-card maths |
| Charity Miles | Donations to charity | Raising money for a cause |
| Pikmin Bloom | In-game plants and Pikmin | A walking game, not a wallet |
| Apple Fitness app | Awards and Activity rings | iPhone users who want zero setup |
| Run&Grow | A plant for every run | Runners who want to see progress |
Checked October 2026 on official sites and US App Store listings. Rewards, prices and which countries an app works in can change, so check before you sign up.
Every run grows a plant
Run&Grow turns your runs into a garden you can see. It reads runs from Apple Health, so Apple Watch runs count too. Free on iPhone.
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The 6 alternatives, one by one
Cash, gift cards or charity in one app
WeWard
The best-known Sweatcoin rival right now, and searches for it have been climbing. The developer says you can cash out rewards, redeem gifts and deals, or give to charities. The app is free, with optional extras: in October 2026 the US App Store listed Premium at $5.99 a month, plus card packs and boosts. Its age rating lists simulated gambling and loot boxes, so expect game-style extras on top of step counting.
Pick it if: You want the most ways to use your rewards.
Official site or listing →Simple step-to-gift-card maths
Winwalk
Winwalk is the easiest to understand. Its App Store listing says you earn 1 coin for every 100 steps, up to 100 coins a day (10,000 steps). Coins swap for gift cards from shops such as Amazon and Walmart. It syncs with Apple Health and counts indoor, outdoor and treadmill steps. It is only available in some countries, and the listing warns that VPNs or multiple accounts can lead to a ban.
Pick it if: You like a clear rate and US-style gift cards.
Official site or listing →Raising money for a cause
Charity Miles
A free app where your walks, runs and rides earn money for charity, paid by corporate sponsors. The developer says it has raised nearly $3 million so far. You pick a charity, and you can make a pledge page so friends can sponsor you. It syncs with Strava and Apple Health, so runs from other apps count.
Pick it if: You would rather give than collect points.
Official site or listing →A walking game, not a wallet
Pikmin Bloom
If the fun of Sweatcoin was watching a number grow, a walking game may hold you longer than small payouts. Pikmin Bloom turns your steps into in-game progress. It is free with in-app purchases. Our guide to apps like Pikmin Bloom covers Pokémon GO and other step games too.
Pick it if: You want walks to feel like play.
Official site or listing →iPhone users who want zero setup
Apple Fitness app
Already on your iPhone and free. The Fitness app shows your Activity rings, Trends and Awards, and its Sharing tab lets you start a friendly competition with friends. No coins, no shop — but no ads or offers either.
Pick it if: You want a reward loop with nothing to sign up for.
Official site or listing →Runners who want to see progress
Run&Grow
A GPS run tracker where every run grows a plant in your garden. It does not pay you. The reward is a garden that fills up as you keep running. It reads runs from Apple Health, so Apple Watch runs and runs from other apps count. No public feed, no pace shaming. Skip a week? Your garden waits. It tracks runs, not daily steps, so it is a different tool from a step-reward app.
Pick it if: You run (or want to start) and want a reason to keep going.
Official site or listing →For Pikmin Bloom and other step games, see our apps like Pikmin Bloom guide.
WeWard vs Sweatcoin vs Winwalk: the short version
- Sweatcoin pays in its own coins, which you spend in its marketplace.
- WeWard offers cash out, gift cards and charity, with lots of game-style extras (and paid boosts) on top.
- Winwalk has the clearest rule: 1 coin per 100 steps, capped at 10,000 steps a day, swapped for gift cards.
All three need your step data, and all three make money from ads, offers or paid extras. That is the deal you are making, so it is worth knowing before you start.
The catches with “get paid to walk” apps
- The money is small. Think coffee money over months, not income. If a payout sounds too good, read recent reviews first.
- Rules change. Rates, caps and rewards are set by the app and can change at any time.
- Your data is part of the price. Check the App Privacy section on the App Store. WeWard and Sweatcoin both list Health & Fitness data among what they may collect.
- Ads and upsells. Expect videos, offers and paid boosts. Turn off notifications you do not need.
- Country limits. Some apps only work in some countries. Winwalk’s listing says it is available in select countries only.
Local notes: US, UK and Australia
- US: Most gift card rewards (like Amazon and Walmart in Winwalk) are aimed at US users. Prices above are from the US App Store.
- UK: Dark evenings make step goals harder. A lunchtime walk or a free Saturday parkrun (5 km, walkers welcome) is an easy weekly target — see our parkrun beginner’s guide.
- Australia: Spring is a great time to build a walking or running habit before the summer heat. Check that each app and its rewards are available in the Australian App Store before you put in the steps.
From steps to runs: a simple next step
Lots of people start with a step app and then want more. If 10,000 steps a day feels easy now, try adding two or three short run-walk sessions a week. Our how to start running guide and the run-walk interval calculator make it simple, in km or miles.
And if what kept you on Sweatcoin was the feeling of a reward, you might like apps that make the reward the fun part. Our gamified running apps and apps with virtual rewards guides cover the options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Sweatcoin?
- It depends on what you want back for your steps. For gift cards, Winwalk is the simplest: its App Store listing says you earn 1 coin per 100 steps, up to 100 coins a day. For cash, gift cards or charity in one app, look at WeWard. To raise money for a cause, use Charity Miles. If you mainly want a reason to keep moving, a game-style app like Pikmin Bloom or Run&Grow may work better than small rewards.
- Do apps that pay you to walk really pay?
- Some do, but the amounts are small and the rules change often. Most of these apps earn money from ads, offers and partners, and they set the step-to-reward rate themselves. Read the latest App Store reviews and the privacy label before you sign up, and treat any reward as a bonus, not income.
- Is Sweatcoin free?
- Yes, Sweatcoin is free to download. As of October 2026 its US App Store listing also shows in-app purchases, including Premium options at $4.99 and $24.99. You spend the coins you earn in its in-app marketplace on things like gadgets, subscriptions, travel vouchers and offers.
- Can I use Sweatcoin and another step app at the same time?
- Usually, yes. Most step apps read the same step count from your phone or Apple Health, so one walk can count in more than one app. Check each app’s rules first, because some apps say they may suspend accounts for things like VPNs or multiple accounts.
- Is there an app like Sweatcoin for running?
- Charity Miles works for walks, runs and bike rides. If you want a running app with a reward you can see rather than coins, Run&Grow grows a plant in your garden for every run. It reads runs from Apple Health, so Apple Watch runs count too.
A reward you can see grow
Run&Grow grows a plant for every run. No coins, no ads to watch — just a garden that fills up as you keep running. Free on iPhone.
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