I was looking at some apps that pay real money and found it pretty interesting how these side income options have exploded around here. Like, with Pix, it’s become much easier for people to receive payments, and then several apps started promising money. But of course, not everything that glitters is gold, right?

I researched and found quite a few apps that really pay out, but with some caveats. Make Money is pretty simple, basically you check in every day, download some partner apps, complete small tasks... PayPal then Pix. AppKarma works similarly, but also offers gift cards. Then there’s Big Time, which mainly works through sweepstakes, so the prizes are bigger but not guaranteed.

There’s FeaturePoints, which is more comprehensive (games, surveys, app testing), Gamee with several quick mini-games, and CashPirate, which is quite well known. Toloka isn’t a traditional game, but it pays for doing simple tasks on your phone. And Cash App is one of the few that allows more direct withdrawals via Pix, which makes it much easier.

Now, real talk: these apps that pay real money won’t make you rich. They’re just supplementary income, really—you earn a little here, a little there. Most pay via PayPal first, then you transfer to Pix afterward. Some have a minimum withdrawal amount, so you need patience to accumulate.

What I’ve noticed is that Cash App is the most practical for those who want direct Pix withdrawals. The others usually require going through PayPal or gift cards. Earnings are slow compared to a regular job, but if you want to make some extra cash while just using your phone, it’s doable.

BTC is at 78.20K with a 1.34% drop, ETH at 2.17K (-2.18%), DOGE at 0.11 (-2.66%). But that’s more about investing, which is very different from these apps that pay real money for simple tasks. If you want more consistent gains, it’s better to learn to invest calmly on a reliable platform, use a demo account to practice before putting in real money. But that’s another story.