Seriously, I got curious after I started seeing people talking about apps that actually make money through Pix. I decided to test a few and found out that you really can make some extra cash, but you have to be realistic — nobody gets rich, but you can earn a little change.

Here's the deal: there are apps that pay for real, but most of them work with PayPal before transferring to Pix. Cash App is an exception because it withdraws directly, but there are others that are worth it too.

I started with Make Money because it's pretty simple. You download it, check in daily, test partner apps, complete small tasks. The balance is in dollars and gets sent to PayPal later. It’s not fast, but it’s reliable.

Then I tested AppKarma and CashPirate. Both pay for playing, completing challenges, and referring friends. The difference is that CashPirate also lets you watch videos and download apps. AppKarma also offers gift cards, which is nice if you don’t want to keep transferring to Pix.

Now, if you want something different, there’s Toloka. It’s not a game in the traditional sense, but it works like one — you do micro-tasks (classify images, answer simple questions). It pays much better than the others, but requires more focus. Withdrawals are also via PayPal.

Big Time and Gamee are more focused on sweepstakes. You accumulate tickets by playing and participate in weekly draws. The prizes can be bigger, but they’re not guaranteed. There’s a risk of ending up with nothing.

FeaturePoints is pretty comprehensive — play, answer surveys, test apps, refer friends. FeaturePoints and Easy Bucks also pay with gift cards, which gives more options.

Cash Alarm and Premise are slower, but they work. Cash Alarm rewards your playtime, Premise is more focused on surveys and simple data collection.

The truth is, none of these apps replace a salary. But if you have free time and want an app that really makes money, it works. The secret is to be patient and use several at the same time.

For those who want more consistent earnings, then it’s worth learning about real investing. But that’s another story.

Here’s how the prices are now: Bitcoin at $78.64K (down 2.50%), Ethereum at $2.22K (down 1.86%), Dogecoin at $0.11 (down 3.69%). The market is pretty weak right now.

Have you tried any of these apps? Which one was the best for you?