Legit Play and Earn Sites & Apps
These aren’t get-rich schemes—they’re more like “get a coffee or gift card now and then” schemes. But they pay, and that’s rare enough to count.
Apps That Reward Playing
Swagbucks
Tasks: Watch videos, take surveys, try apps
Payout: Gift cards or PayPal
Very established, but low payout/hour. Good as a side hustle add-on.
Tasks: Watch videos, take surveys, try apps
Payout: Gift cards or PayPal
Very established, but low payout/hour. Good as a side hustle add-on.
Mistplay (Android only)
Tasks: Play mobile games to earn points
Payout: Gift cards (Amazon, Google Play, etc.)
Only pays for new games, not your regulars.
Tasks: Play mobile games to earn points
Payout: Gift cards (Amazon, Google Play, etc.)
Only pays for new games, not your regulars.
InboxDollars
Tasks: Surveys, shopping, playing games
Payout: PayPal, gift cards
Legit, slow earn. Good for when you’re bored.
Tasks: Surveys, shopping, playing games
Payout: PayPal, gift cards
Legit, slow earn. Good for when you’re bored.
Gamehag
Tasks: Play full PC games and complete missions
Payout: Steam wallet codes, game keys
Actually decent for gamers who already play frequently.
Tasks: Play full PC games and complete missions
Payout: Steam wallet codes, game keys
Actually decent for gamers who already play frequently.
Buff (via Overwolf)
Tasks: Earn rewards just by playing supported PC games
Payout: Gift cards, gaming gear
Passive—runs in the background of games like CS:GO, LoL.
Tasks: Earn rewards just by playing supported PC games
Payout: Gift cards, gaming gear
Passive—runs in the background of games like CS:GO, LoL.
Legit Remote Job & Gig Platforms
Upwork / Fiverr
Real freelance platforms, legit but competitive.
Tip: Niche down. “Cleaning consultant” is more unique than “writer.”
Real freelance platforms, legit but competitive.
Tip: Niche down. “Cleaning consultant” is more unique than “writer.”
We Work Remotely
Real remote jobs from verified companies
Tip: Always apply through the original company site if listed.
Real remote jobs from verified companies
Tip: Always apply through the original company site if listed.
Remotive / Working Nomads / Remote OK
Aggregators that focus on real remote jobs
Tip: Avoid any listing with upfront “training fees.”
Aggregators that focus on real remote jobs
Tip: Avoid any listing with upfront “training fees.”
Tester Work / uTest / UserTesting
Tasks: Test websites, apps, sometimes physical products
Payout: Cash, per test or bug found
Legit but sporadic work. Pays well when available.
Tasks: Test websites, apps, sometimes physical products
Payout: Cash, per test or bug found
Legit but sporadic work. Pays well when available.
Product Testing & Survey Panels
Pinecone Research
One of the best-paid survey companies
Often closed to new applicants—check back regularly.
One of the best-paid survey companies
Often closed to new applicants—check back regularly.
Toluna / YouGov / Prolific
Survey-based and academic studies
Prolific pays decently for your time. YouGov can offer perks or cash.
Survey-based and academic studies
Prolific pays decently for your time. YouGov can offer perks or cash.
Influenster / BzzAgent / SampleSource
Product testing, often for P&G-type items
Usually gift-based. May require social sharing.
Product testing, often for P&G-type items
Usually gift-based. May require social sharing.