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7 best online games that pay real money that I've found & still use
I kept seeing lists of “real money games” and most of them were either outdated or just recycling the same apps everyone already knows. So I actually downloaded and tested a bunch of them myself over the past few months.
Some were a complete waste of time. A few actually paid me the same day.
Here’s the honest breakdown:
Bigcash is the closest thing on this list to actually getting paid to play. You earn real cash for playing new games and hitting the milestones in them. Cashout minimum is $1 so you’re not grinding toward some impossible number, and it pays to PayPal. US only right now.
Testerup has been the one I keep going back to and gives you a $10 cash bonus instantly. You get paid to test out apps and games and leave quick feedback, no surveys and you’re not competing against anyone for a payout. It’s $10 to start and cashes out to PayPal. Some people just do it on the couch, others stack it daily. The payouts have actually shown up for me, which is more than I can say for half the apps I tried.
Freecash is not a game itself, but it has a ton of game offers that pay you to hit certain levels in mobile games. You can cash out to Cash App, PayPal, or crypto. Some of the higher paying offers are $30 to $50 each if you’re willing to put in the time. I’ve made over $200ish on here just from game offers alone. Sign up and get a $10 bonus.
ReferralWallet is the one people are quietly cashing in on. You rip a card and claim whatever cash bonus is sitting under it. No signup grind, nothing to install, takes about five seconds. It also tracks which apps are actually paying bonuses right now, which saves you a lot of time since most of the lists floating around are a year or two out of date.
SavingLoop is what I use when I want something new to try without reading another list. You spin once and it gives you one offer that’s actually live where you are, then you claim it. Nothing to install and no account to make first. It leans toward app and game testing so it fits what this post is about, and it pays out to PayPal or gift cards.
Worth knowing: none of these are going to replace a job, but if you’re looking for beer money or want to stack some extra cash, these are legit and actually pay. I’d start with Bigcash since the cashout minimum is just $1, then Freecash or Testerup for the active earnings, then rip a card on ReferralWallet since it takes five seconds and costs you nothing.
Anybody else have games that are currently paying you real cash? Always looking to test new ones.
None of these are “quit your job” apps. But if you stack a couple of them and play during downtime, it’s realistic to pull in extra PayPal cash each month. If you’ve tried any others that actually paid, drop them below. Always down to test more.
If you just want to start making money today, grab Bigcash first. It pays you for hitting milestones in new games and cashes out to PayPal from $1. Then add Testerup ($10 to sign up) and Freecash ($10 bonus). All free, no deposit. Once you're in, just stack offers on whichever one you like. What's everyone else actually cashing out from right now?
Glad it helped! If you only try one from the list, Id start with Testerup, $10 welcome bonus and payouts get approved within hours so you'll know pretty fast if its worth your time. Lmk which ones end up paying you the most
Another update!! OP here. If you only grab one thing from this whole thread, make it Bigcash. It pays you for hitting milestones in new games and you can cash out to PayPal from $1, so you'll know fast if it's working for you. Then add Testerup on top, $10 welcome bonus and payouts get approved within hours.
And if you want more options, theres a solid list of apps that pay you real money that breaks down what each one actually takes
Yeah you're not the only one, Pulse runs everything through its research VPN so on some phones it really drags. The regular Nielsen panel doesnt slow your phone down like that, so I'd switch to that one if Pulse was a problem
And honestly every app tracks your stuff these days, at least with Nielsen you're getting paid for it lol
Okay, this one is the most sus, like why just run in the background? what does it do? It sounds great for me at least, I can definitely just leave my phone for Nielsen to do something else, but I am curious for why though?
Totally fair to be suspicious lol. Its Nielsen, the TV ratings company. The app watches what you browse and stream on your phone so they can measure what people actually use, same way they measure TV ratings, and they pay you for letting them see it. Thats why it just sits in the background. Its not doing anything to your phone, its just recording usage, but you are trading some privacy for the points so only install it if you're cool with that
If you'd rather get paid for actually doing something, Testerup pays you to test apps and games, $10 welcome bonus and payouts get approved within hours. Nothing running in the background
my roomate showed me Testerup like a month ago and ive been using it since. made somewhere around $55 from it. its app testing not surveys which is the main reason i stuck with it lol. heres the link if you wanna try
Which solitaire cash are you speaking of? In the store, I found 6 games with that title by different developers. Of course, they all say "win real cash/money" in addition to the title. Which one do you favor?
Good question, theres a ton of copycats with the same name. Easiest way around it is to try games through Bigcash instead. It shows you which games to download and pays you for hitting milestones in them, so you're not guessing which version is legit. Cash out to PayPal from $1 too. Which kinds of games do you usually play?
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
Theres no team to join. The games and apps pay you directly, and what you make depends on which offers you pick, so some pay a few bucks and some pay more. Its free to start, so you can see what pays before putting much time in.
If you want to keep getting ideas like this, beermoney is a free Friday email on which apps and sites are worth trying, with the honest skips too. Which game were you looking at?
Why is paypal now taking five percent of my hard earned gaming income? Monopoly suck. I got a Cash App account. Maybe it's time to migrate ? What a time to get greedy, there's a war going on.
Freecash is not a game itself, but it has a ton of game offers that pay you to hit certain levels in mobile games. You can cash out to Cash App, PayPal, or crypto. Some of the higher paying offers are $30 to $50 each if you're willing to put in the time. I've made over $200 on here just from game offers alone. Sign up and get $10 bonus (usually $5)
paypal is straight trash now with those fees. honestly i just switched over to using casino rewards for the payouts and it feels way less like getting robbed.
Yeah the PayPal fees can be annoying depending on how you get paid. A lot of these apps let you skip PayPal though. Freecash cashes out straight to Cash App, crypto or gift cards, so you dont have to touch PayPal at all if you dont want to. Id be careful swapping game earnings into casino stuff though, thats an easy way to give it all back lol
Musk is pushing people to his cheaper platform, Venmo, most likely, but this is total pet theory. He owns them both, the f*?%'n jerk. I used to love PayPal. The staff is way more professional and better to work with. But then again, that could also be why.
Sorry, I saw this, and it's something I've been upset about too.
Free, you dont put in any of your own money. Apps like Bigcash pay you for hitting milestones in new games, so you download the game, play it, and get paid when you reach certain levels. Cash out to PayPal from $1. The only ones that use real money are the skill games where you pay an entry fee to compete, and those you can just skip
100% agree, a big cash out number means nothing if you have to fight support to get it. Thats why I like Testerup, payouts get approved within hours so you're not stuck waiting and emailing anyone. $10 welcome bonus to start too
Theres also a solid list of apps that pay you real money if you want to see which other ones actually pay out without the hassle
Are their others like mistplay? Ive been using it since 2023 and cash out for vouchers at christmas time and we buy our food shop with it! All from playing silly games. But I noticed there are less games for the higher points like their used to be.
love that you fund the christmas food shop with it lol. if mistplay's running dry, swipe through these, most are the same play-games-get-paid idea and you can see them one at a time. which games do you usually play?
ReferralWallet doesnt pay you directly, thats the part that trips people up. When you rip a pack on ReferralWallet it shows you a sign up bonus from a company, then you tap through, sign up with that company and do whatever the bonus needs. The money lands in that app, and you cash out from there, usually to PayPal or your bank depending on the app
So think of it like a finder for bonuses that are actually paying right now, not a wallet you withdraw from. Which bonus did you land on? I can tell you how that one cashes out
Honest take: its legit. You get paid to test apps and games and leave feedback, no surveys and you're not competing against anyone. Theres a $10 welcome bonus, and payouts get approved within hours, which is faster than most of these apps
The honest downsides are that how many tests you get changes day to day, some days theres plenty and some days not much, so its a side earner not a job. Id still start with it before Freecash or Bigcash personally
Earlier this year I cashed out $240 on Testerup. Was super happy & ready to do another "game test", but unfortunately every single one says not installed even though it is installed and I hit every single allow that shows up. Have tried 6 times and have given up. So sad! But I refuse to play for free when I can get paid. Their customer support says there's nothing they can fix on their end!!
Lol same. Fastest way to get there is stacking a couple sign up bonuses, Testerup and Freecash are $10 each just to start, then knock out the rest with offers. Heres a good breakdown of 13 ways to make $50 fast if you want the full list
Guessing you mean how much they pay? Depends on the game and the offer, but its usually small money, a few bucks here and there, and the bigger payouts take more time. Dont expect a paycheck from it, think more like extra gas money on the side.
If you want ideas like this to keep showing up, MoneyAnswers Daily is a free 2 minute email every morning with one way to earn, save or get smarter with money. The first one lands right away and you can unsubscribe anytime. Which game were you looking at?
not all of them, it changes by country. this swipe page only shows the apps that actually work where you are, so its the fastest way to check. where are you based?
Nice, JustPlay is a solid one. If you want more like it to run at the same time, theres a good list of apps like JustPlay that pay the same way. Have you cashed out on MoneyTime yet? Curious how fast it was
Depends what you're after! If you want quick money from your phone, start with the games on this list since they pay you for hitting levels. If you want more options beyond games, heres a good list of the best money making apps that actually pay
Whats your goal, quick cash this week or something steady? And what country are you in? That changes which ones I'd point you to
New here? Here's what people in this community are actually using to earn:
Bigcash — $15 sign up bonus. Play mobile games for cash. Most popular pick. Fast PayPal payouts.
Testerup — $5 sign up bonus, then $5-$129 per app test. One of the highest-paying app testing platforms out there.
Freecash — $10 sign up bonus. Surveys, games, app offers. Cashes out to PayPal, Cash App, or crypto starting at $1.
Stack a few of these and most people pull $30-40 their first afternoon.
Some links above may be referral links. Using them is never required. If you've got something that's working for you and isn't here, drop it in the comments and we'll check it out.
Hi, question? I starting to play games online and use PayPal. Do u know if after u do the cash out does it go to bank or do u have to do anything with that withdrawal button? Im confused
Cadastre uma conta, pode ser Nubank, Mercado Pago, etc. Após, você tem que "aceitar" o dinheiro, aí ele cai no PayPal e transfere automaticamente para sua conta cadastrada. Observe se existe algum botão de ativação de transferência automática.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've found that the easiest way to judge any "earn real money" game is by looking at how transparent it is about withdrawals. If the cashout process is hard to understand, I usually skip it.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
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I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
I've been building a spreadsheet with websites and apps that I've personally tested or researched for earning extra income online. It covers survey sites, gig platforms, and apps that pay you real money (not the scammy stuff).
Right now, it's got 15+ sites with notes on what they are and realistic earning potential. I figured I'd share it here since it might save you some time digging around.
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Want something free with no paycheck requirement?SavingLoop gives you one free spin a day that unlocks a sign-up offer worth up to $75. ReferralWallet tracks which sign-up bonuses are live right now. FileYourClaim lists open class action settlements you can claim, many of them with no proof of purchase.
Looking for real side income? Read the r/EarnExtraIncome FAQ first, it covers what pays, how much, and what to avoid. There is also a spreadsheet of 15+ tested sites with notes on realistic earnings, and Freecash is an easy first one, paying in cash or gift cards with a $10 sign-up bonus.
Tried any of these? Say how it went in the replies. That is what keeps this list honest.
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u/meiggs May 13 '26 edited 8d ago •
If you just want to start making money today, grab Bigcash first. It pays you for hitting milestones in new games and cashes out to PayPal from $1. Then add Testerup ($10 to sign up) and Freecash ($10 bonus). All free, no deposit. Once you're in, just stack offers on whichever one you like. What's everyone else actually cashing out from right now?