Most of what's out there is a bet: you put money on a goal and can lose it. Here's what's open to Australians, and what to check before you enter. We make CalCut, so read this with that in mind. Details of other apps come from their own App Store listings and websites, checked 6 November 2026. They can change, so check before you pay.
What decides the winner? Weight lost, a percentage of your weight, or something else. A goal you could only hit by crash dieting isn't worth the prize.
What can you lose? Some competitions keep your money if you miss your goal. Others charge a fee or subscription whether you win or not.
How many people get paid? Some pay everyone who hits a goal. Some split a pot. Some, like the CalCut Monthly, pay one winner.
How is it checked? Look for how results are verified, and what you'd have to show to claim a prize.
Who runs it? Look for a named company, full terms and a date for when prizes are paid. Local gyms and councils also run challenges, so ask them for their terms too.
Yes, though the options differ. HealthyWage has an Australian site, and the CalCut Monthly runs every calendar month and is open to Australian subscribers aged 18 or over. Local gyms and councils also run their own.
Some programs pay cash for reaching a weight goal, usually after you've put your own money in. The CalCut Monthly pays A$1,000 for consistency rather than kilos, so weight lost doesn't count.
No. The member with the most points at the close wins. There's no draw, and an exact tie splits the prize.
More: Apps that pay you to lose weight, compared · How the Monthly works
Checked 6 November 2026: HealthyWage and its rules, DietBet on the Australian App Store, and the Monthly terms.
A$1,000 every month to whoever's the most consistent. Most points for hitting your two daily rules wins. Weight lost never scores. How it works · Full terms
Not open if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or are living with or have a history of an eating disorder. You're still welcome to use the app. If you're under medical supervision or take medication that affects weight, appetite or activity, ask your doctor before entering.
Scan a barcode, take a photo or describe your meal. A$1,000 every month to whoever's the most consistent. Most points for hitting your two daily rules wins. Terms.
7-day free trial on the annual plan. Monthly has no trial. iPhone only.
On a computer? Scan with your iPhone.