Hey, I found this interesting thing about apps that actually make money. Like, are people still stuck in that 9-to-5 work routine? It doesn’t really make sense anymore. There are so many apps that actually work now that it’s easy to create extra income using your phone.

I started exploring some. On TikTok and YouTube, you can earn from views and engagement if you create consistent content. There are also short video platforms like Kwai that are booming here in Brazil. If you like writing, Medium pays per read. But then, people who want to earn faster are turning to investing instead.

I looked into trading apps because the volatility is interesting. Mitrade and IC Markets are platforms that let you trade gold, cryptocurrencies, currency pairs... all from your phone. The thing is, you need to understand the risk, but the tools are very intuitive.

Now, if you prefer something safer, there’s affiliate marketing. Temu and Shopee pay commissions per sale. You share a link, someone buys, you earn. Simple. Shopee offers up to 28% commission on some products.

For those who want more traditional work, Workana and 99Freelas connect freelancers with clients. Writing, design, programming... there’s plenty of demand.

The thing is, apps that really give money do exist, but you need to choose what makes sense with what you know how to do. It’s no use forcing yourself to create videos if you don’t like it. The people who are truly earning are those who pick something that matches their skills and stay consistent. Which of these have you already tried?