This is a book about Apps I recommend. They could be anything ranging from games to things that help you work efficiently (mostly games though). I hope you enjoy this. Also I wrote the first chapter using my iPad so I don't know if the format is sui...
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Lately, I downloaded Sweatcoins because I wanted to stop being a couch potato. Tldr: it didn't work.
Sweatcoin is an app that claims to pay you for walking. It does this through tracking you through your phone GPS and converting them into a virtual currency named 'sweatcoin' (similar to bitcoins). Every 1000 steps is equivalent to 1 coin, and the estimated value of each sweatcoin is $0.05.
The catch to this is that Sweatcoin doesn't support indoor walking ('yet', but I wouldn't bet on it), and only around 65% of your steps get converted (according to Sweatcoin). For me, I would say about 50% even when I'm clearly walking outside. This might be due to me being on battery saving mode, but don't expect a lot of steps in general.
You are also categorised in subscription levels. The one you start off with gives you a maximum of 5SC/day (5000 steps). The other subscription levels cost you sweatcoins per month, so you technically don't need to pay real money.
Pros: Motivates you to walk and earning something just for walking might feel satisfying to some people. The rewards are mainly focused on online stores based in the US and Europe, so if you live in those regions it might be a handy thing considering the 50% offs available (e.g. up to 40 pounds off on headphones)
Cons:
- The rewards aren't THAT great overall, and the good ones ($1000 through paypal, international holidays) are only achievable if you walk continuously for 2 years, on the highest subscription level available.
- It's a MASSIVE BATTERY DRAINER because of the GPS. Even on 'battery saver mode', it's still really bad. I normally finish the day with my phone at 70%, but after installing it's been at a consistent 40-50%.
My verdict: Personally, I don't think I'm keeping this app around for a long time. I might give it a few more days, but I don't normally walk THAT much. Besides, I'm trying to make my phone survive for a few years, and the offers have no benefit to me personally because I don't live in the regions mentioned above.
This might be for you if: You want motivation to walk around, but want the rewards to be more realistic than a few Pikachus. You live in the the US/Europe, or if you are considering an 'investment' for the future of the Sweatcoin.
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Thank you for the patience~~
If any of you were wondering, this was not sponsored lol. I personally have no view on the development of Sweatcoin. I just think that my phone would probably appreciate me more if the app wasn't there due to the battery consumption :)
Most of my recommendations are random things I find on the app store, but tell me in the comments if there are apps you'd like me to try!
