LifeCoin has closed
LifeCoin is no longer running, so you cannot join or earn on it now. I keep my review below as a record. The sites and apps I would pick instead are further down.
LifeCoin was a step counter app that gave you LifeCoins for walking, which you could swap for gadgets, gift cards or PayPal cash. It is no longer running. I tested it myself before that. Below is what I found, and which apps I would pick instead.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He tested LifeCoin himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
LifeCoin has closed
LifeCoin is no longer running, so you can no longer earn on it. When it was, it was legit, but it paid very little, and PayPal cash started at $100.
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The short answer
LifeCoin has closed. You can no longer join or earn there.
When it was running, it was legit, because it really rewarded you for walking. But it took more than a thousand steps to earn 1 LifeCoin, and the PayPal threshold was $100, so it took a very long time to withdraw your earnings. In the end, it was only available for iOS.
- Offered a passive way of earning
- Offered payment via PayPal
- LifeCoin has closed
- Limited ways to earn
- Low rewards
- A high payout threshold for PayPal
- Only available for iOS in the end
My experience with LifeCoin
I installed LifeCoin and walked with it to see how fast I earned. I also looked at the referral program, the rewards and the support options, and kept checking the app downloads for years. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- August 2021Review first published Aug 17, 2021
- Status
- ClosedYou cannot join or earn there now
- Steps per LifeCoin
- More than 1,000What it took in my test, with GPS on
- Device
- iOS only in the endThe Android download link on its website did not work for more than 2 years
- Installing the app and registering with my mobile number
- Walking outside with GPS on and a fully charged phone
- The referral program
- The reward options and how many LifeCoins they cost
- The app downloads for iOS and Android, checked regularly
- The support section in the app and the contact form on the website
- A payout. My review does not show a reward I redeemed from LifeCoin.
Inside LifeCoin: my screenshots
These screenshots are from my test, when LifeCoin was still running.
Screenshots from my test
LifeCoin has closed. The top sites in your country are still open, and you do not have to wait that long to redeem rewards.
See the best alternativesLifeCoin at a glance
| What it was | Step counter app that rewarded you for walking, a lot like Sweatcoin |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed |
| Ways to earn | Walking outside with GPS on, and a referral program |
| Earning rate | More than 1,000 steps for 1 LifeCoin in my test. LifeCoin did not explain the exact rate. |
| Minimum cashout | $100 for PayPal (more than 10,000 LifeCoins). Some gift cards from 2,500 LifeCoins. |
| Rewards | PayPal cash, gift cards and electronic devices, first come, first served |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Where you could join | Globally, but some rewards were only available in certain countries |
| App | iOS only in the end. Mobile only. |
| Support | Support section and contact option in the app |
Was LifeCoin legit and safe?
LifeCoin has closed, so you can no longer join or earn on it. When it was running, it was legit, because it really rewarded you for walking. These were the catches.
- It has closed
LifeCoin is no longer running, so you cannot join or earn there now.
- A $100 PayPal threshold
Cash through PayPal started at $100, which took more than 10,000 LifeCoins. Gadgets needed even more: an iPhone X cost 35,000 LifeCoins.
- Very slow earning
It took more than a thousand steps to earn 1 LifeCoin, and only GPS-confirmed steps outside counted.
- Rewards could be out of stock
Rewards were first come, first served. Even with enough LifeCoins, you sometimes had to wait or choose a different reward.
- A broken Android link for years
The Android download link on its website did not work for more than 2 years. In my opinion, it was not a good sign that the team left it like that.
My takeLifeCoin has closed, so it is no longer an option. When it was running, it was fine as a step tracker that gave you a little something back, but not as a way to earn extra cash. See the alternatives below.
How you earned on LifeCoin
There were two ways to earn. Tap each one to read more.
Walking1 LifeCoin per 1,000+ steps
You enabled your phone’s GPS, took your phone with you and earned LifeCoins for the steps you took.
LifeCoin only counted GPS-confirmed steps, so you had to walk outside. A treadmill or shaking your phone did not count, and the app could tell walking from riding in a car.
During my testing, it took more than a thousand steps to earn 1 LifeCoin. The GPS also used more battery than normal, so I made sure my phone was fully charged before I went for a walk.
Referral program5 LifeCoins
You shared your invite link. When someone installed the app through it and finished registering, you got 5 LifeCoins.
The reward was small, but the condition was easy: on many other apps, your referral has to do more than sign up.
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How much could you make?
It depended on how often you used the app to track your steps. At more than a thousand steps per LifeCoin, the app did not pay well.
On the plus side, it was passive: walking is part of your daily routine, and there was no daily limit on steps. So you would get to a reward sooner or later, just not one with a significant value in a short time.
How LifeCoin paid
LifeCoins were the app’s currency. You used them to redeem rewards or to convert them to cash.
| Reward | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal cash | $100 | More than 10,000 LifeCoins |
| Gift cards | From 2,500 LifeCoins | Some only in certain countries |
| Electronic devices | 35,000 LifeCoins for an iPhone X | Also Apple AirPods and more |
All rewards were first come, first served. If the reward you wanted was not available, you had to wait for it or choose another one.
For sites that let you redeem a lot quicker, see the fastest paying sites.
Who could join LifeCoin?
LifeCoin was available globally from the age of 18. You installed the app and registered with your mobile number, and LifeCoin sent you a code by SMS to finish the registration.
It was a mobile-only app. In the end, it was only available for iOS: the Android download link on its website did not work, and the app did not show up on Google Play.
What 5 readers told me
This review has 10 comments since October 2021: 5 from readers and 5 replies from me. These are the things readers asked about.
A reader could not find the app on Google Play, and the link on LifeCoin’s own website did not work.
Readers asked which phone number to give when registering, and how many steps it took to reach $100.
Two readers thanked me for the review.
“I have searched lov and on Googleplay both on my mobile and tablet and can not find the app. The link from there own homepage does not work.”
Mikael: I do not link to platforms I do not recommend. … If you cannot find it by searching, it is likely because it is not available in your country.
“What phone number I provide please give me example for lifecoin registering mobile number”
Mikael: If you have technical issues, you need to contact their support.
LifeCoin alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweatcoin | Coins for walking, in 150+ countries | No fixed threshold | 3.5 / 5 |
| WalkTask | Coins for steps, games and daily tasks | $5 PayPal | 2.7 / 5 |
| WinWalk | Coins for steps, paid in gift cards | $10 gift card | 2.6 / 5 |
| CashWalk | Coins for steps, paid in gift cards | $5 gift card | 2.3 / 5 |
For more apps that pay you to walk, see the best walk and earn apps. For bigger earnings, see the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored LifeCoin
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
LifeCoin scored 34 out of 100 before it closed. To earn today, see these sites.
See the best alternativesLifeCoin FAQ
Is LifeCoin still running?
No. LifeCoin has closed, so you cannot join or earn there now.
Was LifeCoin legit?
Yes. It really rewarded you for walking. But it took more than a thousand steps to earn 1 LifeCoin, and PayPal cash started at $100.
How did LifeCoin pay?
In LifeCoins, which you redeemed for gift cards from 2,500 LifeCoins, electronic devices, or PayPal cash from $100.
How many steps did you need for $100?
More than 10,000 LifeCoins, and in my test it took more than a thousand steps to earn 1 LifeCoin.
Who could use LifeCoin?
No one can use it now, because it has closed. When it was running, it was open globally from 18, and in the end only on iOS.
What are good alternatives to LifeCoin?
Sweatcoin, WalkTask, WinWalk and CashWalk in the alternatives above. For more, see the best walk and earn apps.
Who tested LifeCoin for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with LifeCoin, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Thanks!
You are welcome.
Hey thank so much for your review. Could you put a link for the on your review? I have searched lov and on Googleplay both on my mobile and tablet and can not find the app. The link from there own homepage does not work.
I do not link to platforms I do not recommend. But you can find it by searching in the Google Play Store. I just checked and it is there when you search. If you cannot find it by searching, it is likely because it is not available in your country.
What phone number I provide please give me example for lifecoin registering mobile number
If you have technical issues, you need to contact their support.
How many steps is a $100 ?
I explain everything in the review above.
Nice
Thanks.