How To Make Money On Your Phone: The Simple Guide to Making Extra Cash From Home
Money is tight for everyone these days. That’s why more and more people are looking for
money-making opportunities that don’t take up a lot of time or require them to leave the
house. In case you haven’t heard, there is this little technological invention called the “cell
phone” that most people use to stay in touch with friends, family, and co-workers. How you
ask? By finding ways to make money on your phone! The best part is that it doesn’t have to
be difficult. There are lots of simple things you can do right from home where you can find
peace and quiet, save on utilities by not leaving lights on when you leave the house
(hmm…nice side bonus), and even build a small business if you like. Here we give you some
great ideas on how to make money on your phone.
Easy ways to make money on your phone
The first and easiest way to make money on your phone is by completing micro-tasks – also
known as “click work.” These are small jobs that people need done, but don’t have the time
or patience to do themselves. They include things like checking the quality of images, filling
out surveys, or transcribing audio or video recordings. You can find these types of task
opportunities on larger sites like Mechanical Turk, Amazon’s crowdsourcing platform, or
smaller niche sites dedicated to click work. And, if you don’t want to go that route, you can
also use a click work app like Slickee (iOS only), which lets you earn money by completing
small tasks from your phone, like taking polls and surveys, or listening to audio clips.
Watch Videos and Play Games for Virtual Currency
This is one that kids and teens might actually enjoy doing (and get a parent’s permission!).
There are apps that let you earn coins or “gold” for watching videos, playing games, and
taking surveys. Some of these are one-time only deals, while others let you build up a
(virtual) bank account that you can then cash out later. You can earn coins from watching
and rating videos on Viggle (iOS and Android), while MobaCo’s MMO app lets you generate
“mana,” which can be used to buy virtual items and power-ups. If you have a kid or teen with
a phone, you can also check out YouTube Kids, which has lots of gaming options that allow
kids to earn coins while having fun.
Become a Tasker and Make Apps Work for You
This next one is for the more tech-savvy individual. TaskRabbit is one of the largest online
marketplaces that lets you find “Tasks” (small jobs), be a “Tasker” (someone who does those
jobs), or be an “Owner” (who hires and manages Taskers). Think of it like an online Craigslist
for odd jobs. Everything from organizing closets, to going furniture shopping for someone, to
spending hours driving around town picking up items from people’s homes is listed on
TaskRabbit. There are lots of apps that let you earn extra cash by being a Tasker. For
example, there’s Hivery (iOS and Android), which pays you money to shop for items, or hire
someone to do a job you don’t have time for. You can also find apps like Doordash (iOS and
Android), Gigwalk (iOS and Android), or Taskbucks (iOS only), which let you earn cash by
doing real-world tasks, like going to restaurants, grocery stores, or shops to rate what you
see and experience.
Use your camera to make and sell art
If you’re creative, but don’t want to spend money on art supplies, then this is a great way to
make money on your phone with your own images. Start selling your art! You can use apps
like Society6 or Redbubble to create, upload, and sell your artwork. You’ll need to have
some skill and talent, but you can get your feet wet by creating and selling quick “digital
paintings” using an app like Brushstroke (iOS and Android). Using a photo you take with
your phone, you can sketch out a quick painting on the app, and then choose which items to
sell, like t-shirts, phone cases, mugs, etc. You can set your own price, and then have the
design emailed to you so you can save it, and upload it to your online store.
Install apps that pay you just for walking or exercising
Some apps are so good that they let you earn money for doing something you’re already
doing on a daily basis. That’s the case with apps like HealthyWage, Pact, and Sweat. They
let you set a health goal, like walking 10,000 steps a day, eating a certain amount of fruits
and veggies, or exercising for a certain amount of time. If you meet that goal, the app pays
you cash! And, if you don’t, you have to pay them (in the form of “cancellation fees”). So, it’s
in your best interest to hit your goal every single day. You can also earn money with apps
like Fitcoin, which tracks your daily exercise and pays you in cryptocurrency (yes, really).
Drive and earn cash with the Shyp app
Last but not least, the Shyp app (iOS and Android) pays you to drive around and pick up
people’s items from their homes, and then ship them for them. The app runs in more than
250 cities, and you can sign up as a “Shyp Hero” to pick up and ship items for people in your
area. You can also drive for Amazon’s Flex program, where you can make money by
delivering items from local Amazon warehouses to people’s homes. You can also drive for
Postmates (iOS and Android), where you can make money by delivering items from local
merchants to people’s homes or offices.
Bottom line
Making money on your phone doesn't have to be difficult. With the right apps and websites,
you can earn extra cash by doing simple tasks. You can even turn your phone into a cash
machine by taking advantage of daily deals and promo codes. No matter how you choose to
make money on your phone, it's important to be smart about your spending habits. Don't go
overboard and spend more than you make.