Reviews

Mistplay is a free Android app that rewards you for downloading and playing games.

But is it really “the best-kept secret in gaming,” like the company proclaims? And is it safe to use?  

The good news is Mistplay isn’t a scam — it’s legit — but your earning power depends on a few factors.

Cash Giraffe is an app where you can make money playing new games and taking surveys.

You can redeem your earnings for cash, gift cards, or discounts on certain brands.

Our independent app reviewer, Audrey, put 15 hours into Cash Giraffe to determine whether it’s worth your time.

Toloka says you can earn money “wherever and whenever you want.”

But does it deliver?

And how much money can you really make?

SurveyWorld promotes itself as a place where you can take surveys and get rewarded.

But can you really earn $300 a month, like the homepage says?

Upside (formerly known as GetUpside) is a free money making app that allows users to earn cash back on gas, groceries, and dining.

According to the Upside website, users have the opportunity to earn up to 25¢ per gallon on gas, 45% cash back at restaurants, and 30% cash back at participating grocery stores.

But is the app legit, or is this too good to be true?

Ibotta is a money-making app that promises cash back rewards for shopping in-store and online. But is the app for real, or is it too good to be true?

Having been an Ibotta user since 2017 and earned hundreds of dollars in cash back, I can personally attest to the legitimacy of this app.

That said, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There are several things I dislike about Ibotta as well.

Is KashKick legit? 

“Get paid to have fun,” the ads claim. But does the platform deliver?

Here’s what we found: Yes, you can make money with KashKick, but not all their earning options are created equal.

ClickASnap is the world’s leading photo-sharing platform that pays you to share photos.

It’s a unique opportunity for photographers to share their photos and make money just from views of their images.

The earning potential is small unless a photo attracts significant attention. However, skilled photographers who already have a wide audience to tap into have the potential to make more significant money.

Rakuten is one of the most longstanding and popular money-making apps on the market, but is it legit?

With over 20 million users (myself included) who have collectively earned over $3.2 billion in cash back rewards, the answer to this is a resounding YES!

ProductTube says you can earn “hundreds of dollars each month” making short videos about everyday products.

But does it deliver?

ProductTube is a legit app that pays you — in Amazon gift cards — to share your opinions about your online and in-person shopping experiences.

It probably won’t fund your retirement, but you can earn some extra money with relatively little effort. Our independent app tester, Joddie Taylor, earned over $100 in two months, very part-time.

Swagbucks is one of the most popular side hustle apps, but does it really work?

And if it does, how much money can you really make?

Swagbucks is a legit way to make a few extra dollars by taking surveys or playing games. However, it can be buggy at times, and can require a significant time commitment to generate larger sums of money.