1. Viggle (Android, iOS)
How cool would it be if you could get paid to watch TV or listen to music? I know that sounds like a distant dream, but with Viggle. that can actually be reality for you.
With the app, all you have to do is “check in” whenever you start watching a TV show or whenever you hear a song being played. Once checked in, you start earning Perk Points, which can be redeemed for gift cards and prizes.
Gift cards are available for hundreds of stores, including Amazon, Walmart, and eBay.
2. Shopkick (Android, iOS)
Shopkick is the perfect money-making app for frequent shoppers. It may not pay as much as being a mystery shopper, but it’s way easier and more convenient. In short, you get points for walking into stores and/or scanning items.
It’s really as simple as that. If you link your Shopkick with a credit card and use that card to make purchases, you can get even more points. This works no matter where you are: the mall, the supermarket, or a local mom-and-pop shop.
3. GrabPoints (Android, iOS)
If you want an all-in-one sort of app for making money on your phone, GrabPoints might be the one for you. It has all kinds of activities: watch videos, fill out surveys, download apps, try out certain products and services, etc.
I’m personally not a fan of these all-in-one deals because I’d rather use an app that’s optimized for one particular activity, as those tend to be more rewarding, but that doesn’t mean GrabPoints is bad. A lot of folks say good things about it.
4. CheckPoints (Android, iOS)
CheckPoints is another all-in-one kind of app, except this one prioritizes item scanning. The other activities — watching videos, downloading apps, playing games — are there for times when you can’t scan items.
The app shows you a bunch of products and you get to pick which one you want to scan. When you’re out shopping, check CheckPoints to see if there are any you can scan nearby. Every time you do, you get points.
Points can be redeemed for gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) as well as miles for American Airlines and even physical prizes like gaming consoles and tablets.
5. Swagbucks (Android, iOS)
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Activities that earn you points include shopping online, shopping locally, exploring the offerings presented by the app itself, watching videos, searching the web, and answering polls. It’s really easy and highly recommended.
Points can be redeemed for gift cards at Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, and more.
6. AppTrailers (Android, iOS)
AppTrailers may put a bad taste in your mouth if you’re staunchly anti-advertisements, but it’s awesome for everyone else. The concept is simple: watch video trailers for upcoming apps and earn points by doing so. That’s it.
What’s cool is that you may even end up finding a bunch of useful apps that you may not have found otherwise. Not only do you get paid, but you get to augment your smartphone with new tools and games.
Points can be redeemed for gift cards to Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, iTunes, and more.
