You know that talk about making extra money by playing? Well, after Pix exploded here in Brazil, tons of apps appeared to earn real money, but most of them are kind of shady. I tested several and separated the ones that really work without requiring an initial deposit.

The most straightforward one I found was Cash App, which already sends withdrawals directly to Pix. But if you want more options, there’s CashPirate (simple, pays recurrently), Make Money (pretty easy to start), Toloka (pays for small tasks), and FeaturePoints (very comprehensive). All of these work by accumulating points that you convert into money via PayPal and then transfer to Pix.

There’s also Big Time, which works through lotteries (larger prizes but not guaranteed), Gamee (if you like quick mini-games), Cash Alarm (slow but steady earnings), Easy Bucks (combines various earning methods), and Premise (more focused on surveys). AppKarma is also reliable, but it doesn’t pay directly via Pix.

The thing is: none of these real money apps will replace a salary, but you can earn some extra cash if you’re patient. Most pay for daily check-ins, downloading apps, answering surveys, testing things, or referring friends. The more consistent you are, the more you earn.

The minimum withdrawal is usually low (around 10-20 reais), and the process is straightforward: you accumulate in dollars, cash out via PayPal, and then transfer to Pix. Cash App is the exception because it already sends directly.

My tip: start with one or two apps you like the most, don’t try to use everything at once. And yes, it’s really possible to make money, but you need to have realistic expectations and not expect to get rich. It’s just extra income.

Additionally, if you want something more serious for long-term earning, it’s worth studying investments. Practicing with a demo account helps a lot before putting real money in. BTC is at $79.10K (down 2.98% in the last 24h), ETH at $2.23K (down 2.81%), and DOGE at $0.11 (down 3.28%). But that’s another story. For now, these real money apps are a good option for quick and easy cash.