Seriously, there are many money-making games circulating through Pix payments out there, and I decided to test some to see if they really work. People always ask if it's worth it, and the answer is: it depends on what you expect. No one gets rich from it, but you can earn some extra cash if you have patience.

Start with apps like Make Money and AppKarma, which are pretty simple. You download, create an account, do daily check-ins, test third-party apps, complete small tasks. The money accumulates in dollars and then you withdraw via PayPal. It takes a little while to reach Pix, but it does. Cash App is more straightforward in this regard, paying directly via Pix or Mercado Pago, which is much more practical.

Then there are those that work with sweepstakes, like Big Time and Gamee. You play, accumulate tickets, and enter weekly draws. The prizes are bigger, but it's not guaranteed, you know? You might go weeks without winning anything or suddenly get a good payout.

The most reliable money-making Pix games I tested were Toloka, which works more with tasks than actual games, and CashPirate, which has a simple interface and recurring payments. FeaturePoints is also comprehensive, letting you play, answer surveys, test apps, and refer friends.

Now, real talk: these Pix money-making games don't replace any income. Most pay low amounts and require time. But if you really like your phone and want to make use of dead time to earn some extra cash, it's worth trying a few. The secret is to have patience and avoid schemes that ask for an initial deposit, because that's a guaranteed scam.

Cash App is my favorite because it doesn't require going through all that process via PayPal. Toloka also pays well if you can do tasks with a high accuracy rate. And if you want something more solid for the long term, investing in stocks or crypto might be more profitable than just stacking cents in these apps. But that's another story.