In this blog, I’ll answer the burning question: Is the FunStep app legit, or is it just another scam that might disappear one day—taking your money with it?

What is FunStep?

FunStep is a mobile application that claims to let users earn money by simply walking.

Once you register, the app gives you a free sneaker.

This sneaker is used to convert your steps into cash.

The higher the level of the sneaker you buy, the better your profit conversion rate becomes.

Aside from the free shoe, users can also purchase other sneakers that promise larger daily earnings.

How Do You Earn in FunStep?

1. Walking with Sneakers

After receiving your free sneaker or purchasing a higher-level one, you can start earning by walking.

The more steps you accumulate, the more you earn—at least, that’s the promise.

Each sneaker has a step requirement and a corresponding daily earning. For example:

• Sneaker M: 100 steps/day, PHP 40/day, PHP 280 investment
• Sneaker J: 100 steps/day, PHP 66/day, PHP 990 investment
• Sneaker C: 200 steps/day, PHP 285/day, PHP 3,800 investment

Sounds promising, right? But let’s continue.

2. Referral Program

You can also earn by recruiting other users. The app pays:

• 10% commission on your invitee’s first recharge
• 8% from direct referrals
• 4% from second-level referrals
• 1% from third-level referrals

The more people you refer, the more you earn. Sounds familiar? It should.

3. Level Bonuses

As your level increases in the app (through activity or recruitment), you gain access to bonus earnings.

Users who reach higher VIP levels earn more not just from their direct steps or referrals, but also from the total activity and investments of their downlines.

So, Is FunStep Legit?

Based on my personal experience and analysis, I believe FunStep is not a legitimate move-to-earn application. Here are the red flags I found:

1. Fake Step Tracking

You don’t need to walk at all to earn steps.

Simply shaking your phone increases your step count.

This is a major red flag.

Any legitimate move-to-earn app should be linked to fitness tracking tools like Google Fit or Apple Health.

These tools verify that the user is actually walking.

The step tracking feature in FunStep seems to be just a gimmick—a front for the app’s real business model.

Example of a Legit Move-to-Earn App:

WalkTask is an example of a legit app. In WalkTask, you actually have to walk to earn gift boxes. Inside these boxes are coins. Collect 3,000 coins and you can redeem $5 via PayPal. It’s slow but real, and backed by ad revenue.

2. Unrealistic Profits / Too Good to Be True

Most sneakers in FunStep offer over 100% ROI. Some offer 400%+. That means for a small investment, you can earn up to four times your money in a short period.

For example:

• Invest PHP 280 in Sneaker M and earn PHP 400 in 10 days.
• Invest PHP 3,800 in Sneaker C and earn PHP 21,375 in 75 days.

Ask yourself: Where is this money coming from?

There are no ads, no surveys, and no real services backing this income. The only visible source of money is the new users who are buying sneakers.

That’s not sustainable.

3. Pay-to-Earn Only – No Free Earning Option

FunStep doesn’t qualify as a free-to-use app. You must invest to earn. That’s a red flag because:

• In legit apps like WalkTask, you can earn for free—slowly, but without risk.
• Pay-to-Play apps like STEPN offer real NFTs, blockchain tokens, and a functioning economy.

FunStep has none of these. The sneakers aren’t NFTs. There’s no blockchain. No real token. No staking. No transparency.

In short: It’s all made up.

4. Not Trusted on iOS

FunStep is only available on Google Play, not the iOS App Store. Why is that a red flag?

Because Apple has stricter guidelines. They check for:

• Privacy policies
• Data collection practices
• Scam and fraud detection

If FunStep were legit, they would’ve made sure to pass Apple’s review process. Being absent from iOS is a warning sign.

5. Ponzi Scheme Structure

Here’s what makes FunStep feel like a classic Ponzi scheme:

• Steps are fake
• Sneakers have no real-world value
• Commissions come from recharges, not from actual company profit
• Bigger investment = bigger income
• Income depends on constant recruitment

If commissions come from your invite’s deposit (not the platform’s real earnings), that’s not affiliate marketing—that’s a scam.

In real affiliate systems (like Amazon, Binance, etc.), commissions are paid from company profits based on sales, not on a person’s deposit.

FunStep also uses a pyramid structure. You earn from your referral’s referral, and so on. There are VIP bonuses if you recruit more people. This encourages endless recruitment instead of real product use.

Why Is This Dangerous?

Because the system will collapse. If more people start withdrawing than depositing, the platform can no longer pay users. That’s when the scam reveals itself.

The last ones in—the new investors—lose everything.

Final Verdict: Is FunStep a Scam?

Based on everything I’ve seen, I believe FunStep is a Ponzi scheme in disguise.

• No real income source
• No real products or services
• 100%+ ROI promises
• Fake features (like steps)
• Focus on recruitment and recharges

If you value your money, stay away from this app.

What Do You Think?

Do you believe FunStep is a legit way to earn? Or do you agree that it’s another high-risk scam preying on unsuspecting users?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s help others decide whether they should invest—or avoid this app completely.