Hey, there’s been a crazy amount of apps promising to pay via Pix lately. But which apps actually make real money? Because there’s a lot of trash out there that just wants your data and doesn’t pay anything.

I did some research on this because I was curious and found quite a few interesting things. Like, you can really make some extra cash playing, but you have to be realistic — it’s not to replace your salary, it’s more for supplementary income. The ones that actually work do so through rewards you can cash out later via PayPal or digital wallets.

The best ones I found were: Make Money (super simple, just check-in and test apps), AppKarma (rewards for interactions, has bonuses if you refer friends), Big Time (works through lotteries, bigger prizes but not guaranteed), FeaturePoints (pretty complete, play, answer surveys, test apps), Gamee (more for those who enjoy quick mini-games), CashPirate (quite well-known here in Brazil, simple interface), Toloka (not a traditional game but gamified, does micro-tasks), Cash App (one of the few that pays more directly), Cash Alarm (slow but steady earnings), Easy Bucks (combines various methods), and Premise (focused on quick tasks).

But like, which app really pays real money? It depends on what you want. If you want to cash out quickly via Pix, Cash App is probably the most practical. If you want to earn by playing for real, CashPirate and Make Money are more straightforward. The others usually need to go through PayPal before reaching Pix.

What I noticed is that these apps that actually pay tend to have in common: simple interface, clear withdrawal process, and recurring payments. Those that are vague about withdrawals or promise a lot of quick money are suspicious.

The truth is, none of these will make you rich, but they do give some pocket change. People looking for more consistent earnings usually go for investing, but that’s another story. Anyway, if you want to test which app really pays, start with one of these I mentioned. Just don’t fall for scams asking for an initial deposit, because that’s a trap.