An all-in-one app that rewards you for sleep and steps
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If you use one app for steps, another for sleep and a third for water, you can bring them together. AHEALTH, formerly Moneywalk, is a free iPhone and Android app that gives you points for walking and for logging your sleep, and you can redeem those points for gift cards. The same app also rewards water, meals, medication and quick daily habits.
This guide explains why sleep and steps work well together, how AHEALTH rewards each habit and how to build a simple daily routine around one app.
Why sleep and steps belong in the same app
Sleep and activity support each other. The CDC notes that physical activity helps you feel better, function better and sleep better. Getting enough sleep, in turn, can help you stay at a healthy weight, reduce stress and lower your risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Seeing both habits in one place makes it easier to keep them going. Instead of opening three apps, you check one, collect your points and see how your day went.
- Sleep. The CDC recommends 7 or more hours a night for adults 18 to 60, 7 to 9 hours for adults 61 to 64 and 7 to 8 hours for adults 65 and older.
- Steps. A 2022 analysis of 15 studies found that taking more steps a day was linked to a lower risk of death, with the benefit leveling off at about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day for adults under 60 and 6,000 to 8,000 for adults 60 and older.
How AHEALTH rewards sleep and steps
Steps are counted for you. AHEALTH uses your phone's own step count, so you don't need a smartwatch or fitness tracker. You earn points as you walk, up to a daily limit, plus random bonus points along the way.
Sleep is something you log. Log your sleep in the app and you earn points for it. Point amounts differ by habit and can change over time.
In the U.S., you redeem points in the app's Gift Shop for email gift cards from more than 25 brands, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Starbucks. The smallest gift cards are $5, and most arrive by email within 1 to 3 days. See how AHEALTH rewards work for the details.
What else earns points in the same app
Sleep and steps are the core, but in the U.S. the same points come from other everyday habits too:
- Water. Log each glass of water you drink, up to a daily limit. See how water rewards work.
- Meals. Log what you ate.
- Medication. Set medication reminders and earn points when you log a dose.
- Quick daily habits. Squats counted by your phone's motion sensor, push-ups, stair climbing, brisk walks, breathing exercises, affirmations and a daily health quiz.
A simple daily routine with one app
You don't need a complicated plan. Here's an easy way to fit every habit into a normal day.
- Morning: log last night's sleep. It takes a few seconds and starts your day with points.
- During the day: keep your phone with you. Your steps count only when your phone is with you. A 10-minute walk after each meal adds up to 30 minutes a day.
- With each meal: log your meal and a glass of water. Pairing two habits with something you already do makes them easier to remember.
- Evening: open the app once. Collect your points, log anything you missed and check how close you are to your next gift card.
- Before bed: give yourself enough time to sleep. Aim for the hours the CDC recommends for your age.
What to look for in an all-in-one rewards app
- It covers the habits you actually do. A rewards app helps only if it counts the things you already want to do every day.
- It works with just your phone. You shouldn't need to buy a wearable to start.
- Reward prices are clear. You should be able to see what a reward costs in points before you start.
- You know how it's paid for. AHEALTH is free to download and is supported by in-app advertising and partner offers, which fund the rewards users earn.
If you have a sleep problem or a health condition, talk with your doctor. A rewards app can help you build habits, but it isn't medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one app that rewards both sleep and steps?
Yes. AHEALTH, formerly Moneywalk, gives you points for walking and for logging your sleep in the same free app, along with water, meals, medication and quick daily habits. In the U.S., you redeem points for email gift cards.
How does AHEALTH reward sleep?
You log your sleep in the app and earn points for it. Steps work differently: your phone counts them automatically, and you earn points as you walk, up to a daily limit. Point amounts can change over time.
Do I need a smartwatch or sleep tracker?
No. AHEALTH uses your phone's own step count, and you log your sleep in the app, so you don't need a smartwatch, ring or fitness tracker.
How much sleep do adults need?
The CDC recommends 7 or more hours a night for adults 18 to 60, 7 to 9 hours for adults 61 to 64 and 7 to 8 hours for adults 65 and older.
What rewards can I get in the U.S.?
Email gift cards from more than 25 brands, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Starbucks. Gift cards start at $5, and your Gift Shop shows what is available to your account.
Related guides
- Rewards for drinking waterHow water rewards work in AHEALTH, how much water adults need according to U.S. health agencies and simple ways to make the habit stick.
- Easy rewards app for seniorsWhat makes a health app easy for older adults, what the CDC recommends for people 65 and older and how to set gentle goals that earn small rewards.
- Step counter without a smartwatchHow your iPhone or Android phone counts steps on its own, how accurate it is compared with wearables and how to make sure your walks show up in your total.
Sources
- CDC: About Sleep
- CDC: Benefits of Physical Activity
- Paluch et al., Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts, The Lancet Public Health (2022)
This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.