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Legitimate Money Making Apps – The Biggest List You’ve Seen!
Using Cool Apps to Earn Cash with Your Smartphone
So, you all know I love to rake in extra cash doing little odds and end type things. And sometimes, if I'm being completely honest, I don't just “like” to make extra cash, I really *need* to make some extra cash for bills. Last year, I took on extra freelance writing work after taking Gina Horkey's class, 30 Days to a New Freelance Writing Career. I had my blog, and my home-based customer support job… but my daughter wanted to go on a New York City class trip and the cost was $1000 plus spending money. YIKES! It ended up being a blessing in disguise because I am now a full-time freelance writer – and I love it.
But, guess what? This year, the class trip is to Chicago! And, it's $1000 plus spending money (again!). So making extra cash is something I am always looking out for and if you read my post, Earn $50 a Month ($600 a Year!) Online EASILY, then you know I rely on that money to pay for holiday shopping because I do not want to charge up my credit cards anymore. I am trying to pay them off! So, I'm fortifying my “extra cash” activities with (more) apps!
So without using my credit cards, I'm always looking for ways to sock-a-way a little money. Especially if I'm sitting on the couch watching TV or in line at the grocery store… or sitting at a football game even (Shhhhh…. I don't watch every minute of the game.)
So how about using our super smart smartphones to earn a little cash?! We have them with us 24/7 anyway, right? If you are an iPhone or Android smartphone user, there are many money-making apps for smartphone users. Below, we will look at the top 10 smartphone apps you can use to make money. As far as I'm concerned, after searching and using many apps, there are the best money making apps out there.
Apps That Will Pay You For Small Gigs
Easy Shift
EasyShift is a free smartphone app that lets you earn money by completing simple and fun tasks. This app is available for both iPhone and Android users. This app pays you to complete quick jobs called Shifts on your own schedule. You can earn extra cash through Anywhere Shifts (let you complete tasks from the comfort of your own home and earn only points) and Location Based Shifts (require you to go into a specific store location and complete a variety of tasks).
With this money-making app, you could get paid to shop, eat, and explore in your city. Use this app to complete surveys, take photos of products, check prices, and review promotions by going into a specific store. You can also earn bonus during your Shift for completing an additional task. You get paid via PayPal in 48 hours after approval of your tasks. Pay can range anywhere from $2-$20 per task.
Field Agent
Field Agent app is available on both iOS and Android devices. You can use this app on your smartphone to make money by completing various short tasks, such as collecting photos, video and information from stores and many other locations. Once you download the app, complete your Field Agent profile by filling out a few profile questions accurately. Then find jobs available near you. Once you accept a job, and you are selected, you will have only less than 2 hours to complete the job.
Tasks that you will be asked to do include price checks, in-store display checks and consumer surveys. You may be asked to go to a specific store and then find a specific product, take a photo of the product, and then answer a few questions about it. Checking product or shelf availability, demo, etc. tasks. You can earn between $1 and $12 for each task, depending on the task. Payments are made via Direct Deposit.
Gigwalk
This money-making app lets you make money when and where you want to. The Gigwalk is available for both iOS and Android devices. Just download the app and then register your Gigwalk account. Add your PayPal account to your Gigwalk account because you will get paid via PayPal for any task that you complete using this app.
You can find Gigs available in your area through the map or Gig List. If accepted for any Gig, complete it and submit the work directly in the app. If your work is approved by the customer, you get paid directly to your PayPal account. Choose the Gigs that interest you. A Gig can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours to complete, depending on the Gig. You can earn anywhere from $3 to $100 or more, depending on the Gig you choose to complete.
You decide how many days a week you want to work out, and set a pre-determined fee you will pay to other users if you do not meet your Pact. If you meet your Pact, you will be paid by others who did not make it. You could generally make anywhere from $0.30 to $5 per week, depending on the number of activities you have committed and completed successfully. Once you reach $5, you can request payment via PayPal.
Mobee
– Download this free app and get paid to do little mini “missions” in your area. You'll earn rewards like $25 Amazon gift cards, Domino's gift cards and more!
The app is available on iOS and Android. They have a community you can join as well.
Apps That Will Pay You for Phone Pics
Foap
Foap is a smartphone app that allows you to make money by selling photos you take on your smartphone. Just download Foap App and then start taking quality photos using your smartphone. Then simply upload your photos via the Foap App to the site. If any photo you have submitted to the site receives 5 positive ratings from other Foap users, it will be listed for sale. Each time someone purchases your photo, you will earn $5. You can request a cashout via PayPal.
Iconzoomer
You can use your smartphone to make money by taking photographs of your daily life that shows snapshots of your consumer activities. You will complete tasks, known as Iconzoomer assignments, like taking a photo of what you are having for lunch today, what is your favorite drink, what kind of footwear you are wearing now, etc. consumer activities using your smartphone with the help of Iconzoomer.
The more snapshots you send the more credits you earn. Most Iconzoomer assignments will earn you 5-10 points each. 200 points will earn you 10 Euros.
Apps That Will Pay You for Surveys
Surveys On The Go
Surveys On The Go is a great app that lets you make money by taking simple surveys on your smartphone. Just download the app on your iPhone, or Android device and then create an account with Surveys On The Go. Then you will be able to complete surveys online using your smartphone through the Surveys On The Go app. You will earn less than $1 for demographic surveys that you would be required to take when creating an account with this app. Then you will qualify for higher-paying surveys.
The amount that each survey pays depends on the length and complexity of the survey. Once you reach US $10.00, you can cash out your earnings via your PayPal account. With Surveys On The Go, you can make money easily by completing simple surveys using your smartphone.
Apps That Will Pay You for Shopping
Ibotta
Ibotta is a great smartphone app that lets you earn money through cash back on a wide range of products that you already buy, such as milk, bread, eggs, apparel, cosmetics, mobile apps, and more. You will earn real cash by taking a photo of your receipt. Simply buy featured products that offer cash-back offers at your favorite stores and retailers and earn cash back. You will also earn $5 each time a friend joins Ibotta via your referral code. You will also earn their $10 welcome bonus. You can also earn bonuses when you buy featured products, redeem items at specific retailers, or complete certain tasks.
Simply find offers via the Ibotta app, make a purchase in a participating app and earn cash back. Once you have accumulated $20 in earnings, you can request Payment via PayPal or Venmo. You can also convert your earnings into a gift card.
Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a rewards site that lets you earn money to do various things, such as take surveys, watch videos, complete offers, search, and more. The site has various different apps. One app that it offers lets you earn money for watching videos or taking surveys. You will earn points called Swag Bucks (SB) by watching TV and videos on the Swagbucks TV app. The more videos you watch, the more points you earn. You will get a free $5 just for signing up. You can redeem your points for PayPal cash, or gift cards to Amazon.com Gift Cards and other retailers. I use Swagbucks to go to the movies for free several times a year by using my points for Regal gift cards!
Checkout51
Earn cashback on from your grocery shopping. You gotta buy food anyway — so why not? Every Thursday Checkout51 updates their cashback list for the week. And the list won't be just groceries – but personal care products, cleaning supplies and other products can be listed as well.
This app is completely free and can be used on Android of iOS.
The payout amount is $20. So once you reach that amount you can use the CASH OUT button on the app and snag your cash.
Rakuten
– Weird name, but holy moly have I made money with this one. Formerly known as eBates, the cashback is serious. You can earn up to $25 for referrals too. But honestly, it isn't even about referrals for me. Almost everything I buy only, from aviator shades to renewing my domain names, I'm earning cashback.
It's absolutely a must. (Even on your PC!) If you're not using it, you're just throwing away money… literally.
My Final Thoughts…
There are many more legitimate smartphone apps that will allow you to make some extra cash in a variety of ways. But like I said, these are the best money making apps that I have come across and quite frankly actually use on a regular basis. See for yourself, use one of the apps or more, listed above and see if you don't bank some extra cash too.
If you're using an app I don't have mentioned — let me know what it is so that I can check it out!
Do these apps pay to app users in Nigeria?