Following our look at Trima (トリマ), the next independent walking app we’re featuring in the Points and Miles Japan series is Receipt Challenge (レシチャレ). Unlike Trima, which focuses heavily on movement tracking, Receipt Challenge rewards you for something most of us already do every day—shopping. By uploading receipts, walking, and browsing flyers, you can steadily accumulate points that can later be exchanged through Dot Money for shopping credits or airline miles.

Receipt Challenge offers several ways to earn points. The most straightforward is receipt uploads: taking a photo of your shopping receipt earns you coins, with standard receipts giving a modest reward and targeted receipts (for featured products) offering bonus points that can reach several hundred coins per upload. In addition to receipts, the app also tracks walking activity, awarding small daily increments based on steps taken. Another method is flyer viewing, where browsing promotional flyers from participating stores adds extra points to your balance. Special campaigns occasionally boost rewards, especially when tied to specific products or seasonal promotions.

To claim points, users often need to watch ads. These ads are generally short, lasting 15–30 seconds, and appear when confirming receipt uploads or flyer views. Compared to Trima, which requires an ad for nearly every walking segment, Receipt Challenge’s ad frequency is lighter. This makes the experience less intrusive, though ads are still part of the process.

The app’s biggest advantage over other third-party walking apps is its higher point bonuses for targeted receipts and its lighter ad load. For regular shoppers, this means faster accumulation without the constant interruption of ads. It also integrates shopping directly into the rewards system, which feels more natural than earning points solely through movement. On the downside, its walking rewards are smaller than Trima’s, and if you don’t shop often, point accumulation can be slow. Another disadvantage is that the app is primarily in Japanese, which may pose a challenge for non-fluent users.

With consistent use—uploading receipts, checking flyers, and walking daily—most users can accumulate enough points for a Dot Money exchange within 2–3 weeks. Heavy shoppers may reach thresholds faster, while casual users may need more time.

Setting up Receipt Challenge is straightforward. First, download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Next, register with your email or social media account. You’ll need to grant camera permissions to upload receipts and location permissions to access nearby flyers. To maximize your rewards, it’s highly recommended to create a free Dot Money account, which consolidates points and allows you to link them to shopping platforms or airline mileage programs. Once everything is connected, every receipt, flyer view, and step starts contributing to your balance.

So, is Receipt Challenge worth it? If you’re someone who shops regularly and doesn’t mind snapping receipts, it’s one of the most efficient ways to earn points with fewer ads than Trima. For expats and locals alike, it’s a practical way to turn everyday errands into travel rewards.