25 Easy Ways to Make Money Using Your Smartphone
People spend a lot of time on their phones. So while at it, why not make a few bucks? You only need a smartphone, internet and determination.
Start by Shopping
With the following apps, you can make money shopping.
Ibotta
This app helps you earn some cash buying things that you actually want to buy. Open the app and look for your favorite brand’s offers then go to the store and buy the things you selected. Remember to take a photo of your receipt.
Shopkick
Shopkick does not offer direct cash back. Instead, you earn points that are redeemable as gift cards.
Receipt Hog
Take photos of your receipts and earn “coins” which you can later turn into gift cards or cash.
Jobs2Shop
This one involves mystery shopping—going to restaurants or stores and giving feedback.
EasyShift
This one is a mystery shopping app too. You follow a checklist and share the necessary information in the app.
Paribus
This app makes sure that you do not overpay for purchases. You get refunds if you do.
Swagbucks
Whenever you shop, you earn points on this app which you can redeem for gift cards.
Try Groups and Opinion Surveys
UserTesting
This one pays you to test out apps. You could earn $10 for a 20-minute session.
uTest
On this platform, you undertake available projects such as creating reports then getting paid in return.
Nielsen Digital Voice
You get points if you allow Nielsen to track your phone usage. The points increase your chances of winning a prize.
Viggle
Get points for watching TV using your phone. The points can be redeemed for prizes, gift cards and prepaid debit cards.
Music Xray
Get paid to listen to music and sharing information about your favorite songs and bands.
Sell Stuff from Your Phone
Foap
Take photos on your phone and sell them on Foap.
Poshmark
If you want to free up some space in your closet, sell some of your clothes on Poshmark.
Depop
This one works like Poshmark but you are not limited to just clothes. You can sell anything.
Decluttr
On Decluttr, you can sell electronics and pretty much anything else.
BookScouter
Sell back old textbooks if you have the ISBN.
Side Hustle from Your Phone
Uber (and Lyft)
Rideshare services can help you make a good amount depending on when you drive.
Amazon Flex
Deliver for Amazon Flex and earn $18 – $25 an hour. The app allows you to set your schedule.
Working Solutions
Help with customer care services and earn $9 working from home. It works best of you have a regular schedule.
JustAnswer
If you are knowledgeable in a certain field, answer people’s questions on JustAnswer for money.
Airbnb
Rent out an empty room or apartment.
Handy
If you are a great handyman, get paid to do small projects.
Gigwalk
Get paid to perform small simple gigs around your town.
Grubhub
Earn money delivering food from restaurants whenever you are free.
