Oh, have you already fallen for that wave of apps that pay real money via Pix? Yeah, I tested quite a few things here and I need to be honest: it works, but it’s not that easy money that people promise. Like, you won’t get rich playing mini-games, but you can earn some extra cash if you’re patient.

I made a list of apps that actually pay. Make Money is pretty simple – you check in, download some apps, complete boring tasks. It accumulates in dollars and then you send it to PayPal, then transfer to Pix. AppKarma follows the same vibe, but also has the option of gift cards. Big Time is different because it works with raffles, so the prizes are bigger but not guaranteed.

There’s FeaturePoints, which is more complete, Gamee if you like those quick games, and CashPirate, which is quite well known here in Brazil. Toloka isn’t a game in the traditional sense, but it’s like a gamified version of simple tasks – it ends up being more reliable than a lot of stuff out there. Cash App is like the only one that pays directly via Pix, without all that extra hassle.

Now, real talk: the earnings are slow. Like Cash Alarm, you play for set periods, accumulate coins, but it takes time. Easy Bucks combines several things (games, surveys, invites) and also has a crypto option. Premise is more focused on surveys and simple data collection.

What I’ve noticed is that apps that pay real money via Pix do exist, but most pay indirectly. You accumulate in dollars, cash out to PayPal or Mercado Pago, then send it to Pix. Cash App is an exception because it pays directly. The minimum amounts vary, but they’re usually accessible.

My advice? Don’t go in expecting to replace your salary. Enter as a supplement, with patience. Choose 2 or 3 apps you like, do it calmly, and let it accumulate. Some pay faster, others take longer, but at the end of the month, you get some change. Just don’t fall for the promise of guaranteed easy gains – that doesn’t exist anywhere, not even in game apps.