Walking app

Set a walking goal and period

ESPL records supported step data and lets you create or join a walking challenge. Sponsorship and recipient settings are available when the challenge uses them.

App Store Google Play How ESPL works How to use
  • Free to download
  • iPhone / Android
  • Uses supported device step data

ESPL features

Goals, sponsorship, and recipients

ESPL combines step data with a goal and period. A challenge can also include a sponsor and recipients.

Three ideas used as references

  • Loss aversion

    A challenge can set a different recipient when the goal is not met. This design refers to research on how people respond to losses.

  • Commitment

    Setting the goal and period before starting makes the challenge conditions clear.

  • Altruism

    Family, friends, or an organization can be included as a recipient when that fits the challenge.

Three roles

  • Challenger

    Walks

  • Sponsor

    Funds the sponsorship

  • Receiver

    Receives the sponsorship

One person can hold more than one role. Check the role and recipient settings shown for each challenge.

See the mechanism in detail

Basic features

What the app provides

The available step-data permissions and connections depend on your phone and operating system.

  • iPhone / Android support

    Runs on both iOS and Android. Family and friends can use the same app.

  • Step data

    The app reads supported step data recorded by your phone. Check the permissions shown for your device.

  • Device step data

    Uses step data recorded by the device. Available permissions and connections vary by device and OS.

  • Free download

    The app is free to download and its basic features are available at no charge.

  • Walking-first design

    Goals are tuned for daily walking, so people who don't enjoy running can keep going.

  • Challenge settings

    Combine a goal and period with optional sponsorship and recipient settings.

If you only need a simple pedometer, a dedicated step-tracking app may be a better fit.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is it free?

    Yes — downloading the ESPL app and using its basic features is free.

    A sponsored challenge may also involve the sponsorship amount, a 2% operator fee at completion, and network fees. Review the amount shown before confirming.

  • Does it support both iPhone and Android?

    Yes — both iOS and Android are supported.

    ESPL uses step data recorded by your device. Check the in-app guidance for the permissions available on your phone.

  • How is it different from a regular step-counter app?

    Step counters focus on recording steps. ESPL adds a goal and period, with optional sponsorship and recipient settings.

    You can create a challenge for yourself or involve family and friends.

  • Who is it for?

    People who want to set a walking goal and period, or include family, friends, or a sponsor in a challenge.

    If you only need a simple pedometer, a dedicated step-tracking app may be a better fit.

  • Do I have to use JPYC?

    Check the conditions for the challenge you want to create or join. If it uses JPYC, review the JPYC page and the current in-app instructions.

  • Is it usable for beginners?

    Yes. Download the app and start with a challenge for yourself.

    Review the goal, period, sponsorship, and recipients shown in the app before confirming.

For anything not covered here, please reach out via the contact form.

Start

Get started with the free app

Download ESPL, then follow the current in-app instructions to create or join a challenge.

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The app is free to download. A sponsored challenge may also involve the sponsorship amount, a 2% operator fee at completion, and network fees; review the amount shown before confirming.

For corporates, municipalities, and health insurers, see the related service ESPL GH.  → gh.espl.jp