Because if my phone’s gonna steal my time, it might as well pay me back.
Who knew scrolling, answering a few questions, or letting an app run in the background could turn into real cash?
These are my favorite money-making apps that I actually use. ...
Plays music and lets you charge your phone, and pays you.
Why I love it: I get paid just for listening to music while working, and the playlists aren’t half bad.
Make Money On Earn App
Shares your unused internet bandwidth and pays you in cash or crypto.
Why I love it: I set it, forget it, and it quietly earns me money while I stream and scroll. Feels sneaky but legit.
Honeygain
Rate ads as well as upload pics and videos that give you cash back for helping improve ad targeting.
Why I love it: I get to have an opinion and get paid. Finally, it is a good excuse to complain about ads.
AdFreeway
Take surveys, test offers, and earn cash.
Why I love it: Plenty of tasks to choose from and the payouts feel fair. Plus, easy PayPal cashouts.
ySense
Answer surveys and earn but with a twist: you can only answer once a day.
Why I love it: Takes just 2 minutes a day, no overthinking, no spammy emails.
PaidViewpoint
SurveyTime
Short surveys with instant PayPal payouts.
Why I love it: No waiting, you finish, you get paid. Like, right now.
Surveytime
Swagbucks
Earn for shopping online, watching videos, and answering surveys.
Why I love it: Feels like free money for stuff I already do anyway.
Swagbucks Play Games + Surveys - Apps on Google Play
Watch videos,play games, take quizzes, complete offers, and earn gift cards + cash.
Why I love it: Fun little games and tasks keep it interesting, and the rewards come quickly.
Lootup
Newer app where you earn for surveys and referrals.
Why I love it: Super clean design, easy to navigate, and growing fast. Feels fresh and fun.