Comparison

Macadam, The Step Counter. vs Swerva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Macadam, The Step Counter.

This app converts your daily steps and physical activity into real money. Track your walks and workouts, earn virtual currency, and redeem it for cash or partner rewards. It's designed to motivate you to stay active and fight sedentary lifestyles.

Highlights
  • Earn money for every step
  • Convert steps to virtual currency
  • Redeem currency for cash
  • Syncs with connected watches and Apple Health
  • Tracks steps and calories burned
  • Fights sedentary lifestyle
  • Privacy-focused, no GPS data used
Features
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Discover Macadam, the revolutionary application that turns physical activity into real money. Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll or in the middle of a running workout, every step you take is converted into dollars. Macadam is compatible with connected watches and uses your phone's step counter via Apple Health to track every step you take, every calorie you burn and every metre you walk. Looking for extra motivation to reach your fitness or weight loss goals? Then you've found it. With Macadam, you're not just active, you're rewarded. Every step earns you 'coins', our virtual currency, which you can convert into real money and spend with our partners or transfer directly to your bank account. Put on your trainers, synchronise your connected watch and get started - every step counts, every step pays. Fight the sedentary lifestyle with Macadam. By encouraging and rewarding physical activity, we help you stay fit all while increase your income. Whether you're walking or sprinting, the important thing is to get moving and start earning. Your privacy is our priority. Macadam does not use your GPS data and will have no impact on your battery life. What's more, all data is anonymous - we will never sell your information. Any questions? Consult our FAQ section to find answers to all your questions about our application. Macadam is not affiliated with any other "walk to earn" application. We are a single entity, dedicated to rewarding your physical activity. Grab your trainers, hit the track or the trails and start turning your steps into cash with Macadam, the step counter that rewards you. Are you walking? We'll reward it! Download Macadam today and start earning money while you stay active.

About

Swerva

Transform your cardio into an engaging game using your body as the controller. Jump, duck, and lean to navigate dynamic worlds, track your progress, and level up. Enjoy gamified fitness without a treadmill.

Highlights
  • Body motion tracking controller
  • Endless runner game worlds
  • Adjustable intensity levels
  • Progress tracking and leveling
  • AirPlay to TV support
  • Active minutes and calorie tracking
Features
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Swerva turns cardio into a game. Stand a few feet from your iPhone and use your body to play; jump, duck, lean left, and lean right to navigate fast-paced endless-runner worlds. No treadmill. No boring reps. Just move. Why You Keep Coming Back • Your body is the controller: Real-time motion tracking turns your movements into game controls. • Explore exciting worlds: Run through subway cities, dinosaur escapes, jungles, icy canyons, and more. • Choose your intensity: Beginner, Intermediate, or Hard. • Progress and level up: Complete campaign paths, earn XP and coins, build streaks, and climb the leaderboard. • Play on the big screen: AirPlay your workout to your TV while your iPhone tracks your movement and displays your stats. • Track your progress: Monitor active minutes, estimated calories, combos, and your progress across sessions. SWERVA PRO Unlock every world and level, all intensity classes, unlimited runs, full rewards, and new content as it is released. Move more. Sit less. Have fun doing it. Terms of Use: https://cardiosurf.github.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://cardiosurf.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Macadam, The Step Counter.4 screens
Swerva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Macadam, The Step Counter. at none against Swerva's shown. Macadam, The Step Counter. also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Macadam, The Step Counter. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Swerva sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swerva holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macadam, The Step Counter. has 16K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, Swerva fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Macadam, The Step Counter. versus Swerva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacadam, The Step Counter.Swerva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB75 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperMACADAM TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Mansoor Samim

Customer experience

Macadam, The Step Counter.

All ratings16,155 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,632 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative15.8%

Swerva

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Macadam, The Step Counter.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Steps not registering correctly
  • Game rewards not being credited
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Accounts being deleted without permission

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic step tracking and conversion
  • More ways to earn coins beyond walking
  • Lower payout thresholds
  • Improved customer support

Swerva

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Macadam, The Step Counter.

One-time5
  • Streak repair$0.99
  • 3 Skips$1.09
  • 10 Skips$3.39
Show 2 more
  • 3 step boosters 4X pack$4.99
  • 3 step boosters 10X pack$7.99
2 purchases

Swerva

Subscriptions2
  • CardioSurf Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • CardioSurf Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Macadam, The Step Counter. free?
Macadam, The Step Counter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swerva free?
Swerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macadam, The Step Counter. or Swerva?
Swerva is rated higher. Macadam, The Step Counter. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Swerva averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Macadam, The Step Counter. or Swerva have ads?
Swerva shows ads; Macadam, The Step Counter. does not.
Which is updated more often, Macadam, The Step Counter. or Swerva?
Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, and Swerva fortnightly. Most recently, Macadam, The Step Counter. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swerva on October 29, 2026.

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