So, I found out that you can really make some extra money with games and apps in Brazil, but like, there are a lot of fake apps out there. I tested some and I’ll be honest with you: not all of them work the same.

I started with Make Money because I saw a lot of people talking about it. It’s pretty simple — you check in every day, download some partner apps, complete some boring tasks, and keep accumulating. The bad part is that it takes a while to gather a decent amount. Then I tested AppKarma and CashPirate, which are pretty similar, but CashPirate pays faster actually.

What nobody tells you is that most of these apps don’t pay directly via Pix. You earn in dollars, cash out on PayPal, and then transfer to Pix. Cash App is the exception — it pays directly, so it’s the most practical if you want to withdraw quickly.

I also tested Big Time and Gamee, which work with sweepstakes. The prizes are bigger, but then it’s kind of a lottery, you know? You play a lot and might not win anything. Toloka is different — it’s not a traditional game, you do some image classification tasks, answer simple questions. It pays less, but it’s more guaranteed.

For those who want to earn money more seriously, these money-making games from 2023 onward work more as extra income, not for living off. You can make about 50-200 reais per month if you stay consistent, it depends on the app.

My tip: start with Make Money or CashPirate to get some experience, then try Toloka if you want something more guaranteed. And like, don’t fall for apps that charge a fee to withdraw — those are definitely scams.

If you’re looking to earn more steadily, that’s a different story. But for extra income while watching a series? These apps do work, just don’t expect to get rich, haha.