10 Apps That Actually Pay You to Use Them

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.

  1. Ibotta – Earn cashback when shopping for groceries or essentials. Choose PayPal or gift cards for payouts.
  2. Honeygain – Passively share your unused internet connection and earn automatically over time.
  3. DoorDash – Deliver food and make up to $25/hour with flexible hours.
  4. InboxDollars – Complete surveys, watch videos, or play games for real cash (plus a $5 sign-up bonus).
  5. Toluna Influencers – Get paid for your opinions and exchange points for rewards or gift cards.
  6. Swagbucks – Earn points for surveys, searches, or shopping online and cash them out later.
  7. Survey Junkie – One of the most reputable survey platforms; cash out easily via PayPal.
  8. PrizeRebel – Do quick online tasks for small but steady payouts.
  9. Rakuten – Get up to 40% cashback when shopping online—effortless savings with every purchase.
  10. BookScouter – Scan old book barcodes and find the best buyback prices online.