Evidation Member Highlights

Earn through your phone: the many types of reward apps

4 minutes

Earn cash for things you're already doing by downloading reward apps onto your phone.

Looking to earn some extra cash? You're not alone. Many phone-based reward programs make it easy for you to bring in some extra cash for activities you're already doing. At Evidation, we're here to help you get cash for sticking to behaviors that help you become your healthiest, happiest self. Here, we'll take a look at some of the best reward apps you can download on your phone today to help you begin earning.

Loyalty program rewards

Many companies—likely many that you already shop with—offer loyalty reward programs that you can use to earn discounts on products, cash back, and more. To find these programs, download the apps for stores you regularly patronize (like grocery stores, gas stations, etc.) to see if they offer a loyalty program that will reward you for your purchases. Pro tip: before you go out to eat at a restaurant, be sure to download the restaurant's app, if they have one. Many offer free, immediate rewards just for creating an account.

Health and fitness rewards

Whether you're working to improve your eating habits, increase your activity levels, or stick to other health-related goals, using health and fitness reward apps can help you stay focused and moving forward. At Evidation, we're proud to offer rewards while also giving you the chance to give back. When you download the Evidation app, you'll be asked what health data you'd like to share. Your privacy is our utmost priority, and you have the right to revoke sharing with our app at any time.

When you share your information, we'll analyze it to find patterns and insights that can help to guide your next steps in your health journey. You'll get personalized, content-based insights that can help you discover the small changes you can make that can make a big difference in your well-being. You'll also have the chance to participate in health studies, contributing to medical advancements that can result in positive change for people around the world. As you complete healthy behaviors—like tracking your food, tracking your movement using a wearable tracker, etc.—you'll earn points that you can exchange for cash or donate to charity.

Survey and opinion app rewards

Looking to earn some extra cash in your spare time? Taking surveys on your phone or computer can help you earn rewards. For most survey reward sites, you'll fill out surveys explaining your interests. At Evidation, we offer health surveys to help you earn cash rewards while providing us information that helps us personalize your health recommendations. Survey apps may offer the option to install tracking software on your device, allowing them to analyze your browsing history and offer surveys based on your online habits. From there, you'll get survey offers from companies interested in your opinions, and you'll get a pre-set amount of cash applied to your rewards account.

Gaming and entertainment rewards

Curious about playing your way to cash rewards? There are many apps that allow you to play games while boosting your bank account. Usually, you're not earning cash for actually playing games on these apps—you're earning cash for watching ads or taking surveys in between games. In some apps, however, users pay a small entry fee to compete with other users, and the winners then keep or split the pot.

Entertainment rewards can also go a long way to putting some extra money in your pocket. Entertainment apps can help you save money while doing what you love. Whether you choose to watch videos on your phone or use entertainment apps to earn points from amusement parks and movie theaters, it's smart to make money while you're having fun.

Eco-friendly rewards

Eco rewards can encourage you to do your part to help your community. Some eco-reward apps provide you with points for participating in eco-friendly behaviors. Other eco-friendly apps allow you to save money by connecting you with community resources. For example, the Blablacar app can connect you with people in your area who are interested in carpooling.

Travel rewards

Trying to travel on a budget? Using travel rewards apps can help you save serious cash. Check out Travel Freely, an app that can help you save up to $2,000 per year. The Miles app is another great option that can help you save money while you're on the go. With Miles, you'll get points for every mile you travel, no matter how you get there. This means the more you're on the go, the more you'll be able to earn.

Retail rewards

You're already spending money when you shop—you might as well get some cash back when you can! Apps like Ibotta and RetailMeNot can help you cash in on serious savings. Sometimes, you'll get points for simply scanning a receipt, even if you don't buy items that are specifically being promoted by the app you're using. Other times, you'll be able to cash in on special details for products that you want to try or normally buy. When you reach a certain threshold, you'll typically be able to choose from a few different options, including getting cash into your account, getting gift cards from the stores you normally shop at, or donating your rewards to charity.

Get started with Evidation today

At Evidation, our team is here to help you stay motivated as you work toward hitting your health goals. Whether you're just getting started on your fitness journey or you're looking for a boost to keep you pushing forward, we've got you! Click here to download our free app today and learn more about how Evidation works.

Giving back: How to find opportunities to participate in medical studies

4 minutes

Explore how your willingness to participate in medical studies can make a difference to your health and to the future of medicine.

At Evidation, we're here to support you as you work to become the healthiest version of yourself. When you choose to share your health data with us, we analyze your daily actions and use them to provide you with content-based insights that can help you make the best health decisions for your needs. In addition to providing you with information to support your health, we also—with your permission—use the data we gather to support health research. Joining Evidation can help you have a lasting impact in helping the medical community understand patterns, develop treatments, and improve public health.

Here, we'll explore everything you need to know about participating in health research, including the difference between clinical research and medical studies, why your participation makes a difference, how you can participate in health research, and how Evidation protects your privacy when you choose to share your data with us.

Clinical research vs. medical studies: what's the difference?

Sometimes, the terms clinical research and medical studies are used interchangeably. While both terms fall under the umbrella of health research, they have different meanings and purposes.

Clinical research works to explore new treatments, interventions, and medical devices. Often, clinical trials require human participants to determine the safety and side effects of potential new treatments. Generally, clinical research has a narrow focus, such as exploring a single new treatment for a disease. This type of research works to advance the scientific understanding of and treatment for specific diseases.

Medical studies, in contrast, encompass all studies in the field of medicine (including clinical research). Basic science research, clinical research, epidemiological studies, genetic research, and analysis of public health trends all fall into the medical studies category.

Medical research with Evidation

At Evidation, we're committed to contributing to medical research, and we're proud that more than one million Evidation Members have participated in studies that contribute to the future of medicine. In 2024, Evidation Members completed 4.5 million research surveys, and thousands participated in medical studies including FluSmart2024, MigraineSmart, and the BARDA Study, a large-scale study designed to explore whether wearable devices can predict the presence of the flu.

There are many ways to contribute to medical research with Evidation, including choosing to share the health data that you're already tracking with our team. Many of our members also agree to join health studies run through our platform.

Here's how:

Why participation matters

When you participate in medical studies, you aren't just getting to learn more about your own health—you're also doing your part to support the health of others. Clinical trials and other forms of medical research can explore how different variables affect various facets of health. The information you provide by participating in health research can help to improve the quality of life of others, as well as provide you with insight into how your actions affect your own well-being.

Your privacy: how Evidation protects your data

Your privacy is our top priority, and our security team is dedicated to keeping your data as secure as possible. You choose the data you'd like to share with Evidation, and you have the right to revoke sharing at any time.

If you decide to participate in a study, we'll explain the information that will be used for the study. You'll be asked to sign an informed consent document to ensure you understand what data will be collected and how it will be used.

If you have any questions about what data we collect, how we use data, or who we share data with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to help.

Hit your goals and help others with Evidation

If you're searching for ways to contribute to medical research, we're glad you found us. At Evidation, we use the data you choose to share to help take modern medicine to the next level. We're excited for you to join us in making a difference.

Click here to get started by downloading our free app. We appreciate your participation in driving medical research forward.

Evidation’s 2024 Year in Review: a look back at what we accomplished together

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This year, we introduced tools and programs designed to give you even more personalized insights into your health - and more ways to earn.

As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on a year of inspiring achievements and milestones from the Evidation community. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey—your participation is driving innovation in health research and helping millions take control of their health.

Here’s a glimpse into what we accomplished together this year:

By the numbers: the power of our community

Part of being an Evidation Member is receiving valuable health insights to help you make the most of your data. But as we reflect on the year as a whole, we wanted to share some community insights that are just for fun!

In 2024, Evidation Members:

Our most active day? March 10th, when members averaged 7,572 steps. The least active day? November 28th (Thanksgiving), with an average of 5,242 steps—but hey, we all deserve a little rest!

New features and insights in 2024

This year, we introduced tools and programs designed to give you even more personalized insights into your health:

Here’s a peek at some of the new things we launched in 2024:

Groundbreaking studies and programs

Your participation made 2024 a banner year for health research, including:

A personalized year in review—just for you

Be on the lookout for your Personalized Year in Review report, giving each member a unique recap of their health milestones, activity trends, and progress. Haven’t checked yours yet? Head to your Evidation app and look in the My Health tab.

What’s coming in 2025?

2025 is here and we’re already gearing up for another great year with:

Thank you for an incredible year!

Every step, survey, and sleep log contributes to a healthier future—for you and for all of us. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in 2025.