You go somewhere
A reward lives at a real place on the map. You walk there and claim it in person when GPS puts you in range. Steps on a treadmill earn nothing; a walk to a bakery earns a cookie.
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trouvé vs CashWalk
CashWalk is a pedometer that pays coins for daily steps, redeemable for digital gift cards. trouvé rewards walking to a specific place and claiming it there, with Zapp and a chance at gift cards everywhere, and real local rewards in Missoula, Montana.
Live in Missoula · facts verified October 2, 2026 · coverage October 2, 2026
What makes trouvé different
Every app on this list is walk-to-earn. trouvé is walk-to-find: you go drop hunting.
Nothing to grind
No ads to watch, no surveys, no games, no tap-before-midnight. The walk is the whole mechanic.
Real things from real places
In Missoula, Montana, rewards are items from local businesses, funded by the business itself. Everywhere else, you earn Zapp and a chance at gift cards through sweepstakes.
Built to be closed
trouvé is the only app we know of that is happy when you put the phone away. Find something, claim it, go see where the day takes you.
| Category | CashWalk | trouvé |
|---|---|---|
| What you earn | Coins for daily steps, redeemable for retailer gift cards | Zapp (the app's points) for every drop you walk to, redeemable for sweepstakes entries with a chance at gift cards from Amazon, Chipotle, and other national brands. Plus free items from local businesses, claimed in person, in Missoula, Montana. |
| Where it works | US and other countries | Zapp and sweepstakes: Missoula, Montana. Partner rewards: Missoula, Montana. Next: Bozeman and Boise. |
| How you earn it | Steps counted by the phone; coins credited daily and collected from an in-app treasure box before it resets. Android lock-screen feature required to collect | Walk to a drop on the map and claim it in person when GPS puts you in range. No step counting, no ads, surveys, or games. |
| Are rewards guaranteed? | Coins accrue per step; gift cards redeem at set thresholds | Zapp is guaranteed per claim. Gift cards are sweepstakes prizes, not guaranteed. Local partner rewards are guaranteed once claimed. |
| Who pays for the reward | verify | trouvé funds Zapp and sweepstakes; the local business funds its own reward |
| Cost to you | Free | Free. No purchase necessary for sweepstakes; free entry method on trouveapp.com/sweepstakes. |
| Verified in person | No | Yes, every claim |
| Best for | Passive gift-card rewards from steps you already take | A reason to walk somewhere real, with a gift-card shot everywhere and a real local reward where partners are live |
Where CashWalk is better
- Works everywhere today
- Gift cards are guaranteed at thresholds; trouvé's are sweepstakes prizes
- No destination required
Where trouvé is better
- You earn by going somewhere, not by carrying your phone; every claim is in person, so nothing is farmed from a couch
- No ads, surveys, or games to earn more; the walk is the whole mechanic, and nothing has to be converted before midnight
- Real items from local businesses on top of Zapp, claimed at the counter
- Local partners in Missoula, Montana keep your attention and money in your own city
Which should you use?
If you want guaranteed gift cards from background steps and do not mind lock-screen ads, CashWalk. If you want the walk to go somewhere, trouvé.
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