16 Apps like Solitaire Cube that pay you real money

January 16, 2025 — 1:00 PM EST Written by Dawn Allcot

If you spend a lot of time on your phone each day, you might as well make that time worthwhile and start earning money through mobile apps. Whether you want to get paid for shopping, walking, watching videos, or even playing games, you can find apps that pay in real cash.

You can also find games that pay in cryptocurrency or NFTs, which you can sell for other cryptos or cash. But if you're looking to put real dollars into your PayPal account, which you can transfer to your bank account or use for online purchases.

Do some apps really pay?

If you are wondering whether apps actually pay their users, the answer is a resounding yes. Here are 16 of the highest-rated apps to make money:

• Swagbucks
• Rakuten
• Ibotta
• MyPoints
• Fetch
• Blackout Bingo
• Toluna Influencers
• Opinion Outpost
• Dscout
• Earn Mode
• Solitaire Cube
• InboxDollars
• Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel
• Solitaire Cash
• Solitaire Clash
• Solitaire Smash

Many of these apps deposit money directly into your bank account or PayPal. Others allow you to exchange points for gift cards from major retailers like Amazon or Target. In many cases, these gift cards are as good as cash.

Swagbucks

Swagbucks helps you earn points, known on the platform as SB, which you can redeem for cash deposited into your PayPal account or for gift cards at retailers like Walmart, Apple, or Amazon.

Sign up for a new Swagbucks account and you can earn 1,000 free Swagbucks. You can then redeem these Swagbucks for a $10 Amazon gift card.

Earn even more SB by sharing your referral code, answering surveys, or shopping at retailers like Kohl's and Home Depot. Add the SwagButton extension to your Chrome browser to earn even more.

Rakuten

Rakuten, formerly Ebates, also pays you cash back for sharing your referral code, shopping at many online and brick-and-mortar retailers with a linked card. With Rakuten, you earn real money deposited into your PayPal account every three months. The biggest payouts come from travel purchases booked through Expedia and referrals, which earn you $30 per person. Add the Rakuten extension to your browser to also find the best deals while you shop.

I personally find that these cashback systems are quite insidious - they push us to consume more under the pretext of savings. It’s a vicious cycle where we end up spending more than intended.

Ibotta

Like Swagbucks and Rakuten, Ibotta is one of the most well-known shopping reward apps that pays you cash back. Use the app when you shop in-store or online at thousands of retailers to earn cash back.

You can also add the Ibotta extension to your Chrome browser to intentionally choose retailers that offer you cashback and activate each offer with one click. Redeem your rewards for gift cards or cashback via PayPal. You must have at least $20 in your account to withdraw your earnings to PayPal.

MyPoints

MyPoints offers a welcome bonus of $5 in the form of an Amazon or Visa gift card when you sign up and confirm your email. The site states that 1,750 points are equivalent to $10. You can earn up to 20 points per dollar in cashback when you make purchases, up to 2,200 points for each survey you complete, and up to four points when you play online games.

Fetch

Fetch also offers reward points that you can exchange for Visa gift cards or gift cards at places like Starbucks or Amazon. With Fetch, 10,000 reward points equal $10. When you refer friends, you will earn 2,000 points. Once you have convinced five friends to take pictures of their receipts and earn rewards, you get $10 that you can use at Amazon, Starbucks, and a host of other popular online retailers.

Blackout Bingo

Blackout Bingo is a mobile game developed by Skillz and available on the App Store and Galaxy Store. With an average rating of 4.5 stars on both platforms, this variant of Bingo gives you the opportunity to win cash prizes.

Blackout Bingo is one of the most popular Skillz games, but when you open an account, you gain access to over 400 games where you can win. Your deposits and rewards are available across all games, so you'll never get bored.

I tried this game for a few weeks and I must admit that it's addictive, but the winnings are minimal compared to the time invested. You often find yourself playing for hours for a few cents.

Toluna Influencers

Toluna is a platform that allows consumers to participate in online surveys and earn rewards via PayPal, Amazon, or Tango Card. Earn 500 points to start when you register your account. You will need 30,000 points to exchange for a $10 gift card. But you can earn more than 290,000 points.

Some surveys take about 20 minutes and earn 4,000 points. At this rate, it would take about 2.5 hours to earn $10. This does not make it one of the fastest or highest-paying apps, but if you enjoy answering surveys, it could be a good way to pass the time while earning some money.

Opinion Outpost

If you haven't realized it yet, taking surveys is a fun and easy way to make money online. Opinion Outpost is another survey site that pays about 10 points per survey. One hundred points can be exchanged for a $10 gift card at retailers like Amazon, Home Depot, and Target.

You can also exchange your points for money directly deposited into your PayPal account within three business days. Opinion Outpost claims that some surveys pay up to 250 points, which is equivalent to $25 in your pocket.

Dscout

Dscout is a platform that goes beyond stories to offer recorded and live video interviews with "scouts" who share insights about their daily lives, provide product feedback, and complete other fun tasks. If you are comfortable in front of the camera and enjoy sharing your opinions, you will love getting paid for it.

Some open surveys offer rewards ranging from $75 to $100. You can download the app and upload your responses, videos, and photos via your phone. The app pays through PayPal.

Earn Mode

Mode Earn is a unique concept for earning money on your phone. First, the company provides you with a phone for only $4.99 per month. The Mode Earn phone compares favorably to iPhones and Samsung Galaxy models and operates on the Android operating system. The Mode Earn phone is compatible with many major carriers, including T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. You can also earn $50 when you refer friends.

Solitaire Cube

Solitaire Cube is a mobile game where you can earn money and it is easy to learn and play. After all, most people have already spent hours of their lives playing solitaire. Play head-to-head against other players and participate in tournaments to win cash prizes. It is available on the App Store and the Galaxy Store.

InboxDollars

Some applications pay you to take surveys, others pay you to make purchases. Many allow you to earn money by playing games. InboxDollars combines all of this to help you increase your rewards. You can quickly earn $5 in cash just by signing up and clicking on the confirmation email, and an additional 50 cents by completing a profile. You can cash out for the first time with gift cards or money directly to PayPal when you have $15 in your account. Each subsequent withdrawal can be made once you reach $10.

Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel

If you want to get paid to watch YouTube on your phone, consider joining the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel. When you download the Nielsen app on your computer or mobile device, you can earn up to $60 per year. Exchange points for PayPal credits or gift cards. You can also earn game tokens for a chance to win instant prizes, and Nielsen holds a monthly drawing for $10,000 for its participants.

Solitaire Cash

If you like solitaire, Solitare Cash is another app to consider. Available on the Apple App Store, Android, and Galaxy, this game allows you to win up to $83 by participating in a cash tournament. You can fund your account with PayPal or Apple Pay and you must have $5 in winnings before you can withdraw.

Solitaire Clash

With 4.8 stars from nearly 260,000 reviews on the Apple App Store, Solitaire Clash is one of the most popular solitaire gaming apps available. Once you start playing, you will be matched with other players of similar skill level. The top three players will win prizes.

What many players love about Solitaire Clash is that you can participate in cash tournaments without having to deposit any money. Instead of winning cash, you will earn gems. These gems can then be used to pay for entry fees to cash tournaments.

Solitaire Smash

Solitaire Smash is very similar to the other solitaire game apps on this list. Once registered, you will have the option to play training games or participate in cash tournaments. Each game will match players of similar abilities and the games are set with a three-minute timer. The player with the highest score wins.