How To Make Money Online With Your Smart Phone
Before I started working online, I
never really understood why companies would pay
individuals to participate in activities like shopping online, reading
emails (basically, reading advertisements), watching videos, playing games, or
using a specified smartphone application.
But online competition is fierce, to
say the least, so companies and brands have become creative with how they reach
customers. Instead of spending marketing dollars on traditional advertising
methods, brands are reaching out to consumers in unique ways – which has been
great for app and web developers,
as well as individuals who are looking to make a little extra cash.
Another great thing about using your
smartphone to make money, is there are alot of
real customer reviews for each app, so you can get a better idea of which ones
are legitimate.
Here are 12 legit ways to make money from home by using your smartphone.
One of my faves … Swagbucks is an
online platform where you can earn points called SB, which can be redeemed for
gift cards, coupons, and sweepstake entries. They also have a smartphone app
for iPhone and Android operating systems. You can quickly earn SB by watching
videos, answering questions, completing offers, and even surfing the web using
their toolbar. Refer your friends, and you’ll earn even more SB. Your SB points
can be traded in for gift cards from Amazon, Target, Starbucks, PayPal, and
Walmart. You also get a $5.00 sign up bonus when you register, sweet!
- Open to residents of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and
Ireland.
Allows you to make money by scanning
barcodes, taking quizzes, watching videos, searching the web, and completing
offers. Trade points in for gift cards from Amazon, Target, and Walmart or earn
entries for giveaways. CheckPoints has been featured on Mashable and is both
Android and iPhone compatible.
- Open to US residents only.
Easy Shift is a micro-task
application where you can earn money by completing shifts. Shifts usually
entail checking prices, seeing if a product is in stock, or taking photos of a
store display. Once you have successfully completed the shift, payment will be
made through PayPal within 48 hours of submission. Shifts pay anywhere from
$2.00 to $20.00 per task. Easy Shift has been featured on USA Today, All Things
Digital, and Mashable. Is currently only available for iPhone users.
- Available in most US cities.
Field Agent allows you to make money
by completing various micro tasks, from checking shelf availability to checking
demo and display compliance. Jobs pay anywhere from $3.00 to $12.00 per job and
payments are made via PayPal. Field Agent works with brands like Tyson, Target,
Hershey’s and has been featured on CNET, Forbes, and The New York Times. Only
available for iPhones.
- Open to residents of the United States, Canada,
United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, and Romania.
GigWalk is a mobile workforce of
individuals using their iPhone or Andriod smartphone to connect, explore, and
earn a second paycheck as they go about their day. Just register, apply for an
assignment, and then complete the task (usually verifying roads and street
signs, geographic landmarks or transportation options). Gigwalk’s workforce is
available in multiple US cities. GigWalk has been featured on CNN, Business
Insider, and Forbes.
- Available in most major US cities.
Is a way for you to make money from
working out. Simply download the app (available for both iPhone and Android
systems) set some workout goals and then check in when you go to the gym or
work out at home. But here’s the catch … if you don’t exercise, you’ll have to
pay a pre-determined fee for not working out. This money is used to pay others
who did exercise. Rewards generally pay out been $0.30 to $0.40 per workout and
once you’ve reached a $5.00 threshold you can request payment via PayPal.
GymPact has been featured on CNN, The New York Times, and ABC News.
- Works in 75+ countries internationally.
Ibotta is an iPhone and Android
application that you can use to earn money when you go shopping. Before you
head out on a shopping trip complete tasks relating to your favorite brands and
companies. Next, go shopping at stores like Target and Walgreens and take
photos of your receipts. Once your transaction has been verified, your account
will be credited with a specified cash back amount. Refer your friends and earn
even more money. Payments are made via PayPal and can be transferred as soon as
you earn $5.00. Ibotta has been featured on Mashable, Good Morning America, and
Business Insider.
- Open to US and Puerto Rico residents.
Locket is only available for Android
systems, and it basically pays you to place advertisements on your phone’s home
screen. Once you unlock your phone, the ad will appear, swipe one way to
interact with the ad, and the other way to access your phone’s functions –
either way you get paid. Locket uses a proprietary algorithm that pays based on
how often you unlock your phone throughout the day. You account must reach
$10.00 to request a payout and payments are made via PayPal.
Poshmark is an application where
individuals can sell women’s fashion clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories.
Download the app on your iPhone, create an account, and then start taking
photos of the items you wish to sell. Once the item sells, print out a
pre-paid, pre-addressed shipping label and send off your item. When the buyer
receives the item, Poshmark will deposit 80% of the sale price into your
account. Payments are made either by direct deposit or check.
- Available in the United States and its territories.
Available for Android and iPhone
systems, Receipt Hog pays you money for shopping and taking surveys. Download
the app and take photos of your receipts from any grocer, supercenter, club
store, dollar store, drug store, convenience mart, beauty supply, or pet supply
store. Once receipts are inputted into the system, Receipt Hog will award you
with virtual coins that can be traded in for cash through PayPal or an Amazon
gift card. The information that Receipt Hog collects is summarized and used in
market research reports that companies will pay for. The amount of coins you
earn per receipt depends on how much your total bill is. You can submit 20
receipts per week and trade 1,000 coins in for $5.00.
- Available for use within the United States and the
United Kingdom.
I'm totally addicted to this app!
Shopkick is a really cool rewards program that is available for iPhone and
Android phones. Just download the app to your phone, and when you walk into
your favorite stores (Old Navy, Crate & Barrel, Exxon, Target, Macy’s,
etc.), you’ll instantly earn kicks. Scan specified barcodes once you're in the
store to earn more kicks. Link up your credit card, browse through lookbooks,
or refer your friends for even more kicks. Kicks can be used for gift cards
from Target, Old Navy, Starbucks, or on items like clothing, electronics, or
even a cruise! Shopkick has been featured on The Huffington Post, Forbes, and
The Wall Street Journal.
Do you love to watch TV or listen to
music? Then Viggle is for you. Just download the app to your Android or iPhone,
check in with Viggle button and start earning points by watching TV or
listening to music. You can even engage and answer questions for additional
points. Points can be redeemed for rewards from companies like Starbucks, Foot
Locker, Groupon, and Best Buy.
One last word about smartphone apps.
Not all apps are legit — you need to do your due diligence and read the reviews
before installing on your phone and entering your information. I'm fairly
cautious when trying out new apps. If there are zero reviews listed on iTunes
or the Android app store – I won't download it. You'll also want to read
reviews online and via the Better Business Bureau
website.
Which smartphone apps are you using
to make money? Feel free to drop your favorites below.
IOS and Android link for this apps
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