If you’re on your phone playing games, you might as well earn some cash while doing it. Many game apps will pay you to win real money. We’ve found 20 apps that pay you to play games.
1. Mistplay
Mistplay is a popular Android gaming reward app that lets you earn cash and gift cards for playing games. It offers a wide variety of game genres and adds new games regularly. Mistplay has a 4.1-star rating on the Google Play Store
2. Swagbucks
Although Swagbucks is known for surveys, they also have games that you play for pay. One of their most popular is their daily trivia. Swagbucks has a 4.4 rating on the App Store.
3. Pool Payday
Pool Payday is a free app that allows users to play 8-ball billiards online for fun or profit. Players compete in head-to-head games, leagues, and tournaments for real-money prizes. Pool Payday has a 4.6 on the App Store.
4. Blackout Bingo
Blackout Bingo is an app for playing bingo. Similar to Bingo Cash, it offers cash prizes for playing bingo games. Unlike classic bingo, which requires you to cover one line, Blackout Bingo requires you to cover the whole board. It also has paid tournaments where you can win cash. It has a 4.5 rating on both the App Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.
5. Cashyy
Cashyy is a free app that pays users to play games and shop at participating retailers. You'll earn coins by completing games and missions. You can then exchange the coins for cash or gift cards. It features no ads or in-app purchases. It has a 4.3 rating on Google Play.
6. AppStation
AppStation allows users to earn rewards like gift cards and vouchers for playing games. It also has direct payouts to PayPal. The app doesn’t have ads or in-app purchases. It has a 3.3 rating on the App Store and a 4.3 rating on Google Play. AppStation provides an opportunity to earn money playing games.
7. Lucky Match
Lucky Match combines traditional match-3 gameplay with additional features to engage and reward players. You must match three or more on a gride to clear levels and earn rewards. The app has a 4.4 rating on Google Play.
8. RewardedPlay
Reward Play offers free games from popular publishers to win and earn gift cards. Users can receive their gift cards within 48 hours. It has a 4.3 rating on Google Play.
9. Survey Junkie
Survey Junkie has games and surveys. So that gives you a choice. The app provides games that users can play to earn points. Once you earn 500 points, you can redeem them for cash or gift cards. It has a 4.3 rating on Google Play and a 4.5 rating on the App Store.
10. Cash Giraffe
Cash Giraffe rewards users with gems for playing games. The players can redeem the gems for cash or gift cards. Cash Giraffe pays through PayPal. It has a 4.4 rating on Google Play.
11. Gamehag
Gamehag allows users to earn rewards. The app tracks how long a user plays a game and pays them by the minute. You may also be asked to complete various tasks within the games played. It has a 4.2 rating on Google Play.
12. Dominoes Gold
Dominoes Gold is a free app that has users play the classic game dominoes for real money prizes. Players compete against players in identical games. You can compete in tournaments for prizes. It has a 4.7 rating on the App Store and a 3.7 rating on Google Play.
13. Money Well
Money Well is an app that pays you for downloading and playing new games. You can earn gift cards or cash. It pays through PayPal. It has a 4.3 rating on Google Play. There is another app called MoneyWell, that is a personal finance app. Ensure you place a space between the words when you go to download it.
14. InboxDollars
All InboxDollars is known for being a cash-back site, but their app will let you play various games with the opportunity to win cash. Go to InboxDollars and then click on Cash Games and you can start playing. The app has a 4.2 rating on Google Play and a 4.5 on the App Store.
15. Cosmic Rewards
Cosmic Rewards lets you play new games while earning money for gift cards. It puts a space-based twist on your gaming experience. When you download games, you earn stardust, which you can redeem for prizes. The app has a 4.2 on Google Play.
16. PlaytestCloud Games
PlaytestCloud is unique because it pays you to test mobile games in development. In exchange for playing and giving your feedback, you'll be paid through PayPal. They pay approximately nine dollars for a 15-minute session. But you'll have to provide an in-depth review. The app has a 2.8 rating on Google Play but only 600 reviews.
Conclusion
Earn a little cash while having fun. With these 20 apps, you're sure to find a game that meets your needs and helps your wallet.