Stepler: turn your steps into shopping discounts

Stepler awards 1 point for every 1,000 steps, up to 40 points per day (corresponding to 40,000 steps maximum). Unlike some similar apps, Stepler doesn't require opening the app daily: your steps are counted automatically as long as you open the app at least once a month. After a month of regular walking at 12,000 steps/day, a user accumulates around 800 points.

Stepler has a rewards store with discounts at partner brands across several categories: sport and outdoor (Adidas, Puma, Decathlon), tech, beauty (Sephora), dining (The Fork), and other partner retailers. Each reward costs between 100 and 300 points depending on the value of the discount offered. Stepler's partners include recognised brands that make the rewards genuinely attractive to active users.

Stepler and WeWard are two leading "walk to earn" apps, but with a different reward model. WeWard converts steps into Wards redeemable for real money (bank transfer), with a withdrawal threshold of 3,000 Wards (~€20). Stepler offers discounts at specific brands (Adidas, Decathlon), with no cash-out option. If you regularly shop at Stepler's partners, the app can be more advantageous than WeWard.

Stepler offers daily and weekly challenges giving bonus points beyond regular steps. These challenges can include specific step goals (walk 15,000 steps in a day), themed challenges or competitions with friends. The social aspect of Stepler (comparing your score with your circle of friends) is an extra motivation driver to reach your daily activity goals.

Stepler referral codes let new sign-ups get bonus points immediately after their first connection. These welcome points let you start with a head start toward the first rewards. The code is entered when creating the account in the app. Occasional promotions with partner brands may also offer multiplied points over a limited period.

Stepler has a referral program rewarding users for each friend who signs up and starts walking via their referral link. Bonus points are credited to the referrer once the referee is active. This mechanism lets you accelerate point accumulation by combining daily walking and recruiting active friends in the app.

Stepler was designed to make walking fun and motivating through gamification. The app shows daily progress, compares performance to the user average and celebrates important milestones (first week of goal reached, 100,000 cumulative steps...). This gamified approach to physical activity is recognised for improving long-term engagement in regular walking habits.

A key advantage of Stepler is its fully automatic operation. You don't need to launch the app before walking or validate your steps daily. The app syncs with your phone's sensors (iOS/Android step counter) in the background and counts steps in a history. You can avoid opening the app for several days and find your accumulated points at the next connection, as long as you open it at least once a month.

Stepler is well rated by its users, who appreciate the principle of passively rewarding daily walking and the selection of recognised partner brands. The fact you don't need to open the app daily is regularly cited as a strength. Criticisms concern the value of rewards (requires several months of regular walking) and the still-limited number of partners versus generalist cashback platforms.

Download Stepler from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Create your account with your email or Google/Apple account. At sign-up, enter a referral code to get bonus points. Allow Stepler to access your phone's step counter. That's it — Stepler counts your steps automatically in the background and credits your points with no action needed. Check your rewards store as soon as you've accumulated enough points. For other walk-to-earn apps, see WeWard and Winwalk.