If you’re glued to your phone anyway, why not earn from it? Here are ten legit apps that let you make money on the side—right from your screen.
- Ibotta – Earn cashback when shopping for groceries or essentials. Choose PayPal or gift cards for payouts.
- Honeygain – Passively share your unused internet connection and earn automatically over time.
- DoorDash – Deliver food and make up to $25/hour with flexible hours.
- InboxDollars – Complete surveys, watch videos, or play games for real cash (plus a $5 sign-up bonus).
- Toluna Influencers – Get paid for your opinions and exchange points for rewards or gift cards.
- Swagbucks – Earn points for surveys, searches, or shopping online and cash them out later.
- Survey Junkie – One of the most reputable survey platforms; cash out easily via PayPal.
- PrizeRebel – Do quick online tasks for small but steady payouts.
- Rakuten – Get up to 40% cashback when shopping online—effortless savings with every purchase.
- BookScouter – Scan old book barcodes and find the best buyback prices online.