I found this boom of apps promising extra income via Pix here in Brazil interesting. I tested some and they really work, but people need to have realistic expectations — nobody gets rich from this, but you can earn some spare change.

The thing is: most don’t pay directly via Pix. You earn through PayPal, gift cards, or even crypto, then transfer to Pix. Some like Cash App are more straightforward. The apps operate in different ways — some with mini-games, others with tasks, surveys, app downloads, friend referrals.

The ones that paid the fastest I found were Make Money, AppKarma, FeaturePoints, and CashPirate. Toloka is more focused on micro-tasks (like classifying images), but pays well if you do a lot. Big Time and Gamee operate through raffles — the prizes are larger, but not guaranteed. Cash Alarm is slower but steady. Easy Bucks combines everything: games, surveys, invites.

For those who want to quickly get 2 reais via Pix, Cash App is your best option because it allows direct withdrawal. For others, the process is app → PayPal → Pix, which takes a bit more time.

My advice: don’t fall for the illusion that you’ll get rich. Use it as supplementary income, complete the tasks, stay consistent. Some people earn 50, 100 reais per month without much effort. But if you want more serious earnings, then it’s worth studying investments in stocks, ETFs, cryptos — with financial education and discipline, the gains are much higher. Before investing real money, use the demo account to understand how it works.

Also, stay alert: not every app promising payments actually works. Read reviews, see how long it takes to withdraw, what the minimum amount is. Some apps are legitimate, others are scams. But these 11 I listed here really pay — I’ve received from several of them.

In the end, it’s patience, consistency, and realistic expectations. Extra income? Yes. Fortune? No.