Nowadays, there are many ways to make extra cash using digital technology. This is even a huge opportunity for you, especially if you are familiar with the smartphone and smartphone app. Generally it will not make sufficient money to quit the daily job, however, there are many apps on the market that legitimately and willingly pay for viewing ads, take surveys or even shopping in a certain store. In general, these apps mostly rewards points and can be exchanged for cash or gift cards. Viewing ads is a simple task and it usually pays a penny, however, when it adds up quickly it is actually can give you extra money. So are you ready to start earning a few extra bucks with a few clicks of your smartphone? Here are few apps that already been road tested and rounded up for making extra cash.
Fronto
Would you be willing to view a few ads a day in exchange for cash? Fronto displays news and ads on your Android’s lock screen. You’ll earn points for viewing or interacting with each ad (plus occasional bonus points), which you can exchange for cash, coupons or Amazon gift cards. While earnings aren’t high, the effort on your part is almost non-existent—and the points earned will add up. One thing to be wary of with Fronto is bandwidth and battery use. Downloading and displaying ads will take a toll on both, and if you already struggle to keep your phone charged all day this may not be a top choice.
What you do: View ads on your phone’s lock screen
How much you’re paid: From $0.01 to $2 per interaction
How you get paid: PayPal or Amazon gift card
How much you need to make before cashing out: $10
Platform: Android
Lucktastic
Are you enjoy the thrill of playing the lotto? It yes, it is no harm to give Lucktastic a try. It’s a free app that lets you play games akin to scratch-off lottery tickets—and like lotto tickets, your rewards can be pretty random. Every day you get a handful of new tickets to scratch off, each of which will reward you with five to 10 points. Eventually, you can turn those points in for cash or gift cards, but just like the lotto, you have a chance to win more instantly—up to $10,000. Scratching off your tickets will only take a minute or two, and though the earnings are small (unless you win one of the big prizes), they add up over the course of the month. Plus, because it’s free you’ve really got nothing to lose—beyond a tiny amount of time—by playing.
What you do: View ads and play games
How much you’re paid: $0.005 to $0.01 per scratch off, with chances to more instantly
How you get paid: Check, Dwolla, or gift cards from Amazon, GameStop, Fandango and more
How much you need to make before cashing out: $10
Platform: iOS, Android
Shopkick
Shopkick gives you points for visiting stores, browsing (and scanning product barcodes while you do), and buying certain items. Different stores will have different offerings, some giving you points for just walking in the door while others will only reward you for buying products. Offers change frequently, so keep an eye on the app to see which stores are offering points before you head out shopping. Though Shopkick requires a bit of effort to keep up with the available rewards, it’s a good way to earn some extra cash just by doing the shopping you’re already doing.
What you do: Shop and browse at certain stores
How much you’re paid: $0.25 to $1.50 per store visit, product scan or purchase
How you get paid: Gift cards from Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Best Buy and more
How much you need to make before cashing out: $2
Platform: iOS, Android