Earning extra cash can be easier than you thought. There are dozens of apps for your smartphone that are making it simple to save up pennies and cash out for bucks. Most of them are available for both Android and Apple. Read on for the details on this fun way to make extra money!
1. Swagbucks
Probably the top way to make money with an app, Swagbucks is a platform that rewards you with points (or “SB’s”) for every activity that you do. Search, take quizzes, watch commercials and more. When you get to a certain number of SB’s, you can cash out for gift cards or prizes, but most people choose cash. (Swagbucks is also available for your desktop or laptop. Create an account and access it anytime you use the internet – on any device – for additional earning!)
How much can you make?
Currently, you can earn between 4 and 80 points for most surveys. Rewards of $25 in PayPal or Virtual Visa Cash cost 2500 SBs. (Although they do often offer sales on rewards. You can also redeem for Walmart or Amazon gift cards, which are almost as good as cash!)
Sign up to make extra money with Swagbucks here.
2. Nielsen Mobile App
If you don’t mind one of the world’s biggest entertainment measurement companies watching your mobile phone use, install the Nielsen Mobile App and get rewarded! Reward points are given each week to begin with, then each month after that. You must agree to the terms of service for the app and not remove it from you device during the year you have it to earn the full rewards available.
How much can you make?
Reward points can be redeemed for a number of gifts. Nielsen reports that a full year of rewards equals $50. There are larger prizes, however, including big-ticket electronics, which tell us that you can have the app installed for multiple years for the best earnings potential.
Sign up with Nielsen Mobile to start earning here.
3. Google Opinion Rewards
This newest opportunity to make extra money comes from internet superpower Google. As such, it is only available for Google-compatible phones and mobile platforms (Android.) Downloading the app is simple, however, and you’ll be prompted to answer surveys as they become available. Most are quick, taking less than a minute or two. You’ll get reward points with each activity you participate in, and earnings are tracked in your Google Play account.
How much can you make?
You won’t exactly earn cash from this app. But if you use Google Play store for your music, books, or movies, it’s almost as good as money.
Sign up for a Google Opinions Rewards account here.
4. ShopTracker App
Do you frequently buy things from Amazon? By sharing your purchase and activity history with marketing company Nielsen you will get paid! You only need to commit to sharing your shopping habits one time per month.
How much can you make?
For each month you participate, you’ll get $3! (Note: Registrations are open only when they need new participants. If they are not taking new members now, check back!)
Sign up today to make extra money with ShopTracker.
5. User Testing
Like trying new games and apps and giving your feedback? Now, you can! This platform works for both desktop and mobile users, but mobile users are reporting it to be very simple to use. Sign up and start testing a variety of apps and mobile tools. They will pay you for your time, as long as you provide audio feedback recordings of your experience. Your demographic (age, location, shopping habits) will determine exactly how many opportunities you’ll get to test.
How much can you make?
You’ll get $10 Paypal cash for every 20 minutes of testing feedback you provide.
Start User Testing for cash by signing up here.
6. Checkout 51
Get cash back when you do your regular grocery shopping with this app. Make extra money that you can spend how you want. Just check out the weekly offers, and upload a copy of your store receipt so that app can verify your purchases. You’ll get cash credit for products that match up with the weekly promotions.
How much can you make?
Cash back ranges from $.50 to $5 a product. You can cash out when you reach $20 in earnings.
Sign up with Checkout 51 here and start making extra money when you grocery shop!
7. iBotta
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This is another app that helps you earn cash back when you shop. Offers are specific to certain products at certain retailers, however, so you’ll want to check the list of current offers before you shop. When you are ready to cash out, you can have your rewards transferred to your PayPal or Venmo account. You can also get gift cards! This platform lists a lot of alcohol rebate offers, so there is the potential to really rack up earnings if you entertain frequently.
How much can you make?
Get $10 when you sign up with a new account. Then, get between $.50 and $5.00 back for each offer.
Get started with iBotta here and claim that free $10 new user offer.
8. SavingsStar
The last of the really good-paying grocery rebate apps, SavingsStar has replaced many of the printed coupons you used to clip from the weekly newspaper. This app works two different ways: Choose to scan your receipt to claim rebates or shop with your loyalty card at a number of chains to get instant credit to your account. SavingsStar also has a weekly special, crediting your account for a percentage of a category purchase. (Get 20% back on a healthy vegetable, for example.)
How much can you make?
Get $1.00 – $5.00 back on each category you buy. Many of the deals require the purchase of multiple items to get your rebate. You cash out with as little as $5 earned.
Click here to sign up for SavingsStar and start earning!
9. Inbox Dollars
Working on your mobile or desktop, this site allows you to earn cash for a variety of activities, including shopping, taking surveys, reading emails, and completing trial offers. Unique to this program is the Paid Emails platform. Simply opt in, and you’ll get up to 3 emails a day to direct you to an advertiser’s site. Click the links in the email to get paid!
How much can you make?
Unlike other sites, there are no points. You’ll see how much each offer pays before you participate. They currently pay between $.25 and $15 each.
Sign up to make extra money with Inbox Dollars at this link.
10. Panel App
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This is a newer platform for your mobile device that collects browsing and usage data to provide to marketers. Payment is said to come in the form of “prizes” and gifts. You’ll also earn for taking occasional surveys that are offered to you.
How much can you make?
Entering for the sweepstakes (not guaranteed) could win you $5 and up in Paypal cash. Getting “guaranteed” prizes (payment) can be done as, well.
Start earning with your phone here, by signing up for Panel App.
11. BerryCart
Like to eat organic, gluten-free, or non-GMO? Then BerryCart is the app for you! Get cashback on your healthy food purchases at a variety of retailers. Learn about new healthy foods, take quizzes, then snap a photo of your receipt to get money back from your purchases at retailer nationwide. Cash out via Paypal!
How much can you make?
Earn $.75 to $1.50 back for each product purchased.
Get BerryCart on your phone now to earn with every healthy purchase.
12. Achievemint
If you own a Fitbit or other activity tracker, this one will be easy! Get points for every active or healthy task you do, and cash in at the end for cash rewards. This site has paid out over $50,000 to date! You even get points for sleeping, tracking food, and taking optional surveys.
How much can you make?
Get $10 just for signing up. After that, each step gets you closer to the 10,000 points needed to get another $10.
Get active to make extra money by signing up with Achievemint.
13. MobileXpression
One more app that tracks your activity and rewards you with points, this one only give you sweepstakes prizes. The good thing is that everyone wins! Do more activities to get additional entries.
How much can you make?
98% of prize winners get the Amazon gift card. Very rarely someone wins bigger prizes, including a big screen TV.
Get rewarded for your mobile activity with MobileXpression by clicking here.
14. Field Agent
Perform small merchandising and marketing tasks for companies and get rewarded! Find jobs by location closest to you. They may include price checks or taking pictures of products in store and providing feedback.
How much can you make?
Jobs pay between $3 and $12 each. Cash out via Paypal when you want and with any amount.
Start working where you shop by signing up for Field Agent now.
15. ESPN Streak for Cash
If you have a knack for sports picks, then this app may be for you! Pick the longest streak of winners from any ongoing sport, and be in the running for the cash prize! Current, the winning streak to beat is 30! If you have incredible luck and sports knowledge, however, your picks could make extra money.
How much can you make?
The current monthly cash prize is $10,000. The best record prize is $15,000.
Sign up to start making your sports picks at Streak for Cash.