Reviews

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.

For over a decade, Survey Junkie has been paying people to share their opinions online.

In fact, they claim you can earn an extra $40 a month just by sharing their thoughts in short surveys.

But is Survey Junkie legit?

JumpTask is a money making app that lets you earn money online in a variety of different ways.

We’ve seen that before.

What’s different about JumpTask, though, is that you get paid in digital tokens, so it’s also a way to get your feet wet with cryptocurrency.

According to the website, users can make up to $100 a month or more, but is that realistic?

Is Super.com legit?

Super promises lots of different ways to earn and save — up to $160 per week!

But is Super.com really worth the hype?

Yes and no. The site is legit, but there are some downsides you should know about.

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.

DietBet is an app that lets you earn money for losing weight. This may seem a little too good to be true, but I’m here to tell you, it’s legit.

How do I know? Because I’ve used it, and I’ve won real cash.

Will you strike it rich? Probably not.

But the average DietBet user wins around $50 to $60, which is typically 2-3x their initial bet.

FiveSurveys.com is a website that promises you $5 upon completing five surveys.

But is FiveSurveys.com legit? Is it worth it?

I dove into the platform myself to find out if it was really that easy to make money.

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.

ReceiptPal is one of several receipt-scanning apps that pays you real money for sharing your shopping receipts.

But does the app deliver?

Dedicated ReceiptPal users can earn $10-25 a year. It’s essentially free money — but is it worth the effort?

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?

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.