Shopkick

Shopkick is a fun rewards app that pays you for physical activity and shopping. Unlike other apps that only reward purchases, Shopkick gives you points (called 'kicks') just for walking into participating stores like Target, Best Buy, or Walmart. It encourages foot traffic for retailers and rewards users for browsing.

You can earn additional kicks by scanning the barcodes of specific products in the aisle (like a scavenger hunt) or by submitting a receipt after purchasing items. Kicks can be redeemed for digital gift cards. It is a great app to have open while you run errands, turning your regular shopping trips into a small game that pays out in coffee or Amazon credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to buy anything to earn?

No! This is Shopkick's best feature. You can earn 'walk-in' kicks just by entering the store (with Bluetooth on) and 'scan' kicks by finding products and scanning their barcodes, without spending a dime.

2. How much are 'kicks' worth?

The conversion rate is roughly 250 kicks = $1.00. A $5 gift card usually costs 1,250 kicks. It is easy to accumulate kicks if you live near a mall or shopping center.

3. What are the rewards?

You can redeem kicks for gift cards to major retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Sephora, and PayPal cash. Gift cards are delivered digitally within the app.

4. Does it track my location?

Yes, the app needs location services and Bluetooth enabled to verify that you are actually inside the store to award the 'walk-in' kicks.

5. Is it available on both iPhone and Android?

Yes, Shopkick is available for free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.