Here are legit apps that pay real money — some are great for passive income, others for active side hustles:
Survey & Task-Based Apps (Easy, low effort)
- Swagbucks – Earn via surveys, watching videos, playing games. Payout via PayPal or gift cards.
- InboxDollars – Similar to Swagbucks; offers PayPal cashouts.
- Toluna Influencers – Surveys that pay in points, redeemable for cash.
- CashKarma – Watch ads, complete surveys, get gift cards or PayPal cash.
- AttaPoll – Quick mobile surveys with cashouts via PayPal or crypto.
Freelance/Gig Apps (Skill-based, higher earnings)
- Fiverr – Offer services starting at $5 (writing, editing, design, etc.).
- Upwork – Great for freelance professionals.
- Toptal – For experienced freelancers (developers, finance experts).
- TaskRabbit – Do local tasks for people (moving, cleaning, etc.).
- Field Agent – Do simple local tasks (take photos, check prices in stores).
Selling Apps
- Poshmark / Depop – Sell clothes and fashion.
- Mercari / eBay – Sell nearly anything.
- Facebook Marketplace – Local selling, no fees.
Cashback & Passive Income Apps
- Rakuten (formerly Ebates) – Get cashback from shopping online.
- Dosh – Automatic cashback when you shop with linked cards.
- Honeygain – Share unused internet bandwidth; earn passively.
- Fetch Rewards – Scan receipts for points to redeem gift cards.
Creative Apps
- TikTok / YouTube – Earn from creator fund, sponsorships, or merch.
- Twitch – Stream games or content and earn from donations/subs.