So… how much does your cell phone cost you each month? $40? $60? $80? More? What if I told you your cell phone could actually make you money? Yep, if you’ve got a smartphone you could be recouping part of your monthly bill by taking advantage of money-making apps.
Money making apps come in a variety of flavors. Some of them ask you to do small tasks like take pictures or fill out surveys while others help you earn cash just by shopping. Regardless of which money-making app you favor, none of them require anything too difficult. Seriously, it is the closest thing to just finding money on the ground.
I’m not saying you’ll get rich using money making apps, but you can make some extra, quick cash that’ll certainly come in handy. What’s great about money making apps is, as mentioned above, they don’t require a ton of time or effortandthere are so many to choose from.
Save While You Shop
Ever heard the saying“You have to spend money to make money?”Well, I never bought into it, but these money making apps do indeed allow you to earn big bucks while you shop. Remember, only buy what you need!
1. Saving Star – Earn cash just by purchasing the products you and your family love with this app! Plus enjoy special freebies and offers available exclusively to Saving Star users. Bonus: Everything is digital, so you don’t have to print anything.
2. Groupon Snap – This money making app allows you to earn cash back whenever you buy groceries regardless of your store of choice.
3. Checkout 51 – Before you hit the store, use this app to select special offers. Then, after you shop, upload a picture of your receipt and Checkout51 will send you a check. Super simple, right?
4. Ibotta – Download Ibotta (for free) and get paid for the purchases you make on a daily basis. This money making app supports purchases at over 150 stores including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and Best Buy.
5. Shrink – Earn cash and rewards in a variety of ways with Shrink. You earn cashback on first time purchases and points every time you shop that can be redeemed for cash or other freebies. Plus, when friends or family members buy the products you recommend you earn more points. Pretty sweet, huh?
6. iSecretShop – Shop till you drop and get paid to do it! This money-making the app will show you which local businesses, including restaurants and stores, are recruiting “secret shoppers”. iSecretShop agents go “undercover” to gather information for these businesses so that they can improve their customer experience.
7. Jingit – Sweet and simple, Jingit is a great way to score some extra pocket change. You can earn cash one of three ways:
a.) Watching ads b.) Scanning the barcodes of certain products at your local store c) Scanning the barcode on your receipt when you purchase select brands
8. Ebates – The ability to earn up to 26% cash back each time you shop within a network of over 1,700 stores makes this money making app pretty darn attractive. Stores in their network include Sephora, Kohls, Groupon, and Walmart. In addition to snagging cash back, Ebates offers a variety of special offers to its users such as free shipping.
9. Checkpoints – Save when you shop for top brands and earn rewards with this money making app featured in the Washington Post, NY Times, USA Today and CNN. This is another app that will help you save money regardless of your store of choice.
10. Shopmium – Forget clipping coupons! Choose offers on Shopium for your fav products and brands, shop till you drop, upload a picture of your receipt, and get paid.
11. ReceiptPal – Are you just throwing your receipts away? Pssh, that’s like throwing money away! With ReceiptPal, you score points just for snapping a quick pic of your receipt.
12. StockUp – You could win $100 just for validating prices at your local grocery store! Yup, with StockUp, each time you enter the price of a grocery item you earn 20 points and each time you enter the price of a non-grocery item you earn 1 point… once you stock up 200 points you’re entered to win $100 (a winner is chosen each day).
13. Shopkick – Get paid just for window-shopping thanks to this money making app. You’ll earn “kicks” (think of them as points) just for walking into your fav stores like Macy’s, Target, and Best Buy. Plus, you’ll get notifications of great deals and trending products to help you save money when you do decide to break out that wallet.
Don’t be afraid to speak up… it could actually make you some quick cash! This money making apps will pay you to tell them what you think.
14. Surveys on the Go – How would you like to get paid for your opinion? Well, with this money making app you can! This mobile market research tool pays you to tell them what you think about everything from politics to sports to technology, so go ahead, mouth off!
15. Nielsen Homescan – Earn rewards by telling brands about your shopping experience. Each time you share you earn points which can be cashed in later for some great rewards.
16. Mobee – Your mission, should you choose to accept it… Using this money making app is a bit like being a spy; unfortunately, you do not get your own theme song. LOL! How it works is you pick a store and then answer 5-10 questions regarding your experience there. In exchange for your time you get points that can be redeemed for gift cards, prizes, or cash.
17. NPolls – Your opinion matters! Get paid to weigh in on matters of global interests and then see how your answers compare to others.
18. i-Say Mobile – Brought to you by Ipsos, an independent market research company, this money making app asks you to relate your shopping experience “in context” by answering questionnaires, sharing your location, and uploading photos and videos in the moment (when you’re at the business).
19. ipoll – No, tell us what you really think… and earn gift cards, airline credit, and much more thanks to this money making app.
20. Receipt Hog – This money making app is kind of like a game. You take pictures of your receipt, play slots, and take surveys. For playing slots and taking surveys you earn “coins” which can be traded in for Amazon gift cards or cashed out via PayPal.
21. Rewardable – At work, you earn more money (a promotion) based on doing a good job and this app works the same way. With Rewardable you get paid to complete tasks, such as surveys on store conditions. However, as you complete more and more tasks successfully, you’ll gain access to higher paying opportunities.
You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of these money making apps. Say cheese and earn some cheese!
22. GigWalk – How would you like to get paid to snap a picture with your smartphone? If you said “yes, please”, then GigWalk is for you. Companies post “gigs” on this app, most of them requiring you to go to a business and snap a picture, and once you complete the gig you get paid.
23. FieldAgent – While this money making app offers a variety of money making opportunities, one common example is to ask “agents” to head to their local store and snap a picture of a certain product with its price. This allows companies to gain insight into their competition. Think of yourself like the “price police”.
24. EasyShift – Discover all your city has to offer and get paid to do it with EasyShift. Simply visit local businesses and complete “shifts” (tasks) such as taking pictures or completing surveys to earn quick cash.
25. Zoozz – Make bank by snapping photos with your iPhone, answering questions about your experiences, and going undercover as a mystery shopper.
26. Iconzoomer – Say cheese! With the help of this money making app, you can get paid to take pictures with your phone. Yep, it is as easy as that.
27. Wegolook.com – Site unseen? I don’t think so! Get paid to help perspective buyers out by doing a quick (photo or video) inspection of an item and then reporting back.
Money Saving Apps
Okay, okay, these aren’t technically “money making apps” but they’re nothing to sneeze at. These awesome apps will help you save big! In my opinion, saving money is just as good as making money, so be sure to check out these apps too.
Okay, okay, these aren’t technically “money making apps” but they’re nothing to sneeze at. These awesome apps will help you save big! In my opinion, saving money is just as good as making money, so be sure to check out these apps too.
28. Walmart Savings Catcher – One of my secrets to saving money groceries shopping is to ask your store to price match a competitor. Walmart is one such store that is more than happy to help you out by matching advertised prices elsewhere. However, spotting those savings opportunities can be a pain in the butt… that’s where this money saving app comes into play. Enter your receipt number or scan the barcode and if the Savings Center app finds a lower advertised price you get the difference.
29. RedLaser – This app really adds a high tech element to any shopping trip. With RedLaser you can: – Scan a barcode to find the best price both locally and online – Search for coupons, deals, and weekly circulars – Read reviews – See nutrition facts – Find nearby stores including in-store maps and hours of operation – Find alternatives to products you recently viewed – Scan and store loyalty cards
30. RetailMeNot – Search thousands of deals in one location so you never overpay for a product or meal again! 31. Coupons.com – Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, this app will help keep money in your wallet. See coupon codes and discounts for your favorite products in one place. Plus, add card-linked-offers directly to the app so you can save money easily. Last but not least, the grocery offers associated with this app are valid at ALL (yep, you read that right) retailers!
32. Gas Buddy – I HATE it when I finally break down and fill up my tank only to see gas cheaper someplace else five minutes later. I feel like I’m going to turn into the Hulk and just start smashing things (only kidding of course)! However, thanks to Gas Buddy, the city can rest easy… this app helps you find the cheapest gas around. Bonus: If you contribute by reporting gas prices you can earn special rewards and you have a chance to win $100 in gas gift cards everyday! This is a money saving and money making app!
33. Target Cartwheel – If you’re a Target fan, the Target Cartwheel app has got to be a part of your savvy shopping arsenal. With this app you can scan items to see if any deals are available and browse the app for offers. You can use any discounts as often as you want until they expire and even stack them on top of other discounts (such as the 5% you save by using your Target REDcard).
34. Favado – Never overpay again with the help of Favado! Tell them your favorite brands and products and they’ll point you to the best price in town. Plus: integrate with Cellfire to load digital coupons onto your store loyalty cards. Plus, plus: get access to exclusive coupons that match the items already on sale so you can save even more money.
35. ShopSavvy – Find low prices with the press of a button (er, well, actually, with the scan of a barcode… but that doesn’t sound as catchy). Lower price at another store? No worries! ShopSavvy will figure out if the store you are at offers price matching. Bonus: Enable sale alerts on products so you get notified whenever there’s a new deal!
This money making apps will require you to leave the virtual world for the real world.
36. Ride – Instead of costing you a bunch of money, your car could be making you a bunch of money with the help of “Ride”. Save up to $5,000 per year by taking advantage of this ride sharing app.
37. Task Rabbit – Are you a “Jack of all trades”? Then this money making app is for you! Get paid to do everything from house cleaning to furniture building.
Watch and Earn
Who knew being a bit of a couch potato would pay off? Here are money making apps that will put money in your pocket for watching television, trailers, movies, etc.
38. App Trailers – Now you can get paid to watch music videos, trailers, and other videos! Bonus: Make your own “movie” and score “like” points that can be redeemed for gift cards or cash. Does this mean you can add couch potato to your resume?
39. Viggle – Get paid to veg out in front of the “boob tube” with the help of Viggle. Simply “check into” television shows or match up songs to earn points that can be redeemed for movies, music, eBooks, gifts, electronics and more. You can earn extra points by watching featured shows or playing trivia and fantasy sports.
40. Swagbucks TV – Whether it is searching the web, answering polls, watching videos, or doing something else entirely, Swagbucks TV offers a variety of ways for you to make some extra dough.
Here are money-making apps that’ll pay you to play games. Yes, you read that right!
41. ESPN Streak for the Cash – Sports fans everywhere rejoice! This money making app is for you! Users compete to win more than $1.2 million in yearly prizes by correctly picking the winner in various sporting events.
42. Perk – Rack up “PerkPoints” by shopping, playing games, and watching videos, and then exchange your points for gift cards or cash. All in a hard day’s work, am I right?
43. Appdango – Forget the old saying “all work and no fun…” because here’s one of those money making apps that successfully combines the two. You’ll score points that can be exchanged for gift cards just for trying out new apps, playing games, and offering up your opinion among other tasks. Bonus: score more points by sharing the fun with your friends and family. When someone you referred signs up, you receive a referral bonus!
No Pain No Gain
This money making app is giving a whole new meaning to the saying “No pain, no gain. It will pay you to get fit and meet your health goals.
44. Pact – Need a little extra motivation to get fit? This app will reward you for staying healthy such as reaching exercise goals, checking in at the gym, and uploading photos of your meals. Bonus: It connects with a variety of other fitness apps including RunKeeper, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and more.
Here are some more great money making apps that should definitely be on your phone.
45. Slidejoy – With this money making app you barely have to lift a finger. You’ll rack up cash or gift card rewards simply by allowing brands to place trending news and ads on your phone’s lock screen. Yep, that’s it.
46. Inbox Dollars – How much time a day do you spend checking your email? What if you could get paid for that time? No, seriously, what if someone would pay you for reading email? Inbox Dollars will pay you for that as well as searching the Internet, taking surveys, downloading apps, and even purchasing Groupons.
47. InboxPays – You’ll earn $5 just for signing up for this money-making app… it’s like starting a new job and getting a paycheck before you even clock in! Keep the money flowing by reading emails, playing games, and completing exclusive offers.
48. Media Insiders Mobile – Money making apps don’t get any easier than this! All you have to do is install this app on your device and let it run unobtrusively in the background. In exchange for allowing this app to “look over your shoulder” and watch how you interact with the Internet and other technology, you’ll be entered to win cash prizes as well as earn points that can be redeemed for cash.
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