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Sweatcoin alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll fitness tracking apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Sweatcoin: rewards are small and take a long time to earn, and no GPS route tracking, plans or detailed workout stats. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sweatcoin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fitbit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Fitbit logoFitbitFree plan + paid$9.99NoAndroid, iOS6 of 668.8
2adidas Running logoadidas RunningFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 462.6
3Strava logoStravaFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 561.8
4ASICS Runkeeper logoASICS RunkeeperFree plan + paid$11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)NoiOS, Android6 of 659.4
5Garmin Connect logoGarmin ConnectFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.5
  1. Fitbit logo

    1. FitbitTop pick

    Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app

    Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sweatcoin

    Proper all-day step, sleep and heart-rate tracking with goals, if rewards matter less than data.

    Pros

    • Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
    • Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
    • Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans

    Cons

    • Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
    • Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
    • Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
    Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fitbit a good Sweatcoin alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    App name
    Now the Google Health app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium starting price
    $9.99
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI coach
    Built with Gemini
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sleep tracking
    Score, duration and stages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 months of coaching, per current offer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. adidas Running logo

    2. adidas Running

    Best for: Casual runners who want a free GPS tracker with challenges and beginner plans

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sweatcoin

    Free GPS tracker with challenges and walk-to-run plans for moving beyond step counting.

    Pros

    • Free GPS tracking with voice coach
    • Plans from walk-to-run up to a first marathon
    • Challenges, leaderboards and events add motivation

    Cons

    • Premium can only be bought in the app
    • Less detailed analysis than Strava or Garmin Connect
    • Website offers little beyond pointing to the app
    Visit adidas Running Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is adidas Running a good Sweatcoin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Features
    Voice coach, GPS tracking, leaderboard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runtastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    Beginner 5K to first marathon
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runtastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium purchase
    In-app only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runtastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Challenges
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runtastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Strava logo

    3. Strava

    Best for: Runners and cyclists who want a social feed, segment leaderboards and to sync any GPS device

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sweatcoin

    Records walks and runs with routes and a social feed for motivation from friends.

    Pros

    • Large active community with clubs, challenges and kudos
    • Segments and leaderboards make training competitive
    • Syncs with most GPS watches and bike computers
    • Free tier covers recording and sharing activities

    Cons

    • Leaderboards, route tools and deeper analysis need a subscription
    • Activities can be visible publicly unless privacy settings are changed
    • Training plans need the separate Runna bundle
    Visit Strava Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Strava a good Sweatcoin alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free to join and use
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, Android and web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device support
    Works with most GPS devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Subscription features
    Segment leaderboards, advanced training analysis, route tools
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ASICS Runkeeper logo

    4. ASICS Runkeeper

    Best for: New and casual runners who want guided workouts and a plan towards a first race

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sweatcoin

    Free GPS walking and running tracker with goals and simple plans.

    Pros

    • Audio-guided workouts from coaches, good for beginners
    • Training plans from 5K to marathon
    • Free basic GPS tracking

    Cons

    • Training plans and live tracking need Runkeeper Go
    • Focused on running; weak for cycling and other sports
    • Much smaller community than Strava
    Visit ASICS Runkeeper Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ASICS Runkeeper a good Sweatcoin alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Owner
    ASICS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    5K to full marathon
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid membership
    Runkeeper Go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Guided workouts
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Basic tracking and stats
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Garmin Connect logo

    5. Garmin Connect

    Best for: Garmin watch owners who want detailed health and training data without paying for an app

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sweatcoin

    Counts steps and activity from a Garmin watch, with goals and badges but no offers or ads.

    Pros

    • Free with any Garmin device, with detailed health and training stats
    • Garmin Coach adaptive training plans at no extra cost
    • Customisable dashboard and long-term trend views

    Cons

    • Only really useful if you own Garmin hardware
    • Smaller social community than Strava
    • Some newer insights sit behind the Connect+ subscription
    Visit Garmin Connect Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Garmin Connect a good Sweatcoin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Mobile and web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    Garmin Coach adaptive workouts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Challenges
    Step and distance challenges with friends
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device requirement
    Works with Garmin devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sweatcoin alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Fitbit logo

Best Sweatcoin alternative for most people

Fitbit

Proper all-day step, sleep and heart-rate tracking with goals, if rewards matter less than data.

adidas Running logo

Best Sweatcoin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

adidas Running

Free GPS tracker with challenges and walk-to-run plans for moving beyond step counting.

Strava logo

Best Sweatcoin alternative for iPhone and Android

Strava

Records walks and runs with routes and a social feed for motivation from friends.

Garmin Connect logo

Best Sweatcoin alternative for working in the browser

Garmin Connect

Counts steps and activity from a Garmin watch, with goals and badges but no offers or ads.

Sweatcoin alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sweatcoin?

Fitbit ranks first right now. Proper all-day step, sleep and heart-rate tracking with goals, if rewards matter less than data. adidas Running and Strava follow it in our ranking.

Sweatcoin vs Fitbit: what's the difference?

Sweatcoin is free to use; Fitbit is free with paid plans. Both run on iOS and Android.

Is Sweatcoin free?

Sweatcoin is free to use.

How much do Sweatcoin alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Sweatcoin alternatives: Fitbit, $9.99; ASICS Runkeeper, $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Sweatcoin?

Yes. Fitbit (free plan + paid), adidas Running (free plan + paid), Strava (free plan + paid) and ASICS Runkeeper (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Sweatcoin?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Sweatcoin?

The complaints we hear most: rewards are small and take a long time to earn; no GPS route tracking, plans or detailed workout stats; counts walking steps only, not other kinds of exercise.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sweatcoin, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.