You know that thing about only making money by working 9 to 5 in an office? Well, by 2026, many people have already dismissed that idea. With all the apps out there, you can create an extra income on your phone in a very creative way and on your own schedule.

I’ve been testing some and found it quite interesting how it works. TikTok and YouTube remain the classics if you like making videos – earning through views, Super Chat, those kinds of things. But there’s also Kwai, which is popular here in Brazil, and Medium if you prefer writing articles.

Now, if you’re more into investing, there are options like Mitrade and IC Markets that let you trade CFDs, gold, cryptocurrencies directly from your phone. It’s more technical, but you can profit from market fluctuations.

For those who want extra income directly from their phone, affiliate marketing is booming. Shopee pays up to 28% commission when you promote a product, Temu recently arrived here and is paying well for referrals too.

There are also freelancers – Workana and 99Freelas connect you with clients who pay per project. Writing, design, programming, anything.

The point is: choose what makes sense with what you know how to do. It’s no use opening TikTok if you hate making videos, you know? And always read the payment terms carefully before starting, because each app has its own scheme.

I’m testing 3 or 4 at the same time to see which one works best. Which one are you using or thinking about trying?