Tried a walking app for a couple of months (Belgium) – here’s my honest take
I’m a 29-year-old from Belgium and I’ve been using this walking app called Macadam for a couple of months now.
I started mostly out of curiosity. I walk a lot anyway (work + gym), so I figured I might as well test if it actually gives something back.
So far I’ve earned around €40+, and I’ve reached gold status in the app. It’s not life-changing money, but it’s also something I didn’t have before for doing the same thing.
What works:
• Steps track fine for me (I use an Apple Watch)
• You don’t really need to change your routine
• Referrals give a noticeable boost
What doesn’t:
• It’s slow if you only rely on steps
• Most people quit after a few days
• You need to be a bit consistent to see results
I also noticed that the first few days are key. If you stick with it past that, it becomes more of a habit.
For me, it’s just a small extra on top of what I already do daily. I wouldn’t rely on it as income, but I also wouldn’t call it useless.
Anyone else here tried walking apps like this? Curious if your experience is similar.