Does Sweatcoin track steps if my cellular data is turned off?
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The Free Sweatcoin App uses GPS satellites to track movement and activity throughout the day. It accurately detects how many steps you are making based on how fast you are traveling. (If you travel too fast, you won’t get credited, so watch out for that cycling speed!)
Because connecting via GPS to a satellite uses data, Sweatcoin will not reward you with steps if your cellular data is turned off on your smartphone, whether Android, iPhone, or other. Therefore, if you are looking to stockpile coins, It’s best to keep Sweatcoin enabled to use Cell Data.
How much Cell Data does Sweatcoin Use?
Surprisingly, not that much at all! Your phone probably already has Google/Apple Maps app installed. Those use a considerable amount more data than Sweatcoin. That’s because map and GPS apps show a visual map display. The images in that display must be downloaded from the maps servers. Sweatcoin does not load visual maps, therefore the data it consumes is significantly less. The only data it is transmitting is a numerical latitude/longitude number.
Also, in testing, Sweatcoin uses significantly less data than the Pokémon GO app. (You can even track steps in both apps at the same time!)
Does Sweatcoin Work Indoors?
One of the most popular questions we receive is whether or not Sweatcoin works inside. If you do a lot of walking in buildings, at work, shopping, or even at home, you’ll be surprised to learn the answer to this question. Click here to read the answer!