Mano, I think it's cool to make some extra money playing on your phone. Like, everyone is talking about apps that pay via Pix, but the truth is most promise a lot and deliver little. I decided to test some to see if it really works.

First, you have to be realistic: no one gets rich from this. But you can definitely save some money by doing simple tasks, playing mini-games, answering surveys. Most pay via PayPal and then you transfer to Pix, which is a bit annoying but works.

Test some apps that actually pay. Make Money is pretty basic - check in daily, download partner apps, complete tasks. Very simple. AppKarma is similar, rewarding for playing and referring friends. Big Time is different, like a raffle - accumulate virtual tickets and participate in weekly draws, but then it depends on luck.

There’s also FeaturePoints, which is very comprehensive - play, answer surveys, test apps, refer friends. CashPirate is well known here in Brazil, with a simple interface and pays for real. Toloka is interesting because it’s not exactly a game, but it works like gamified - you do micro-tasks like classifying images, answering simple questions, validating information.

Cash App is one of the few that pays directly via Pix, which makes it much easier for those who want quick withdrawals. There’s also Cash Alarm that rewards for playtime, Easy Bucks that combines various earning methods, and Premise, which focuses on quick surveys.

But sometimes that promising app appears and then doesn’t pay. That’s why it’s important: create an account, test it, see if it really works before spending time. The balance is usually in dollars and you need to convert PayPal → Pix, which takes a little time.

How to earn 1 real in Pix now? Well, start with the simplest apps, do basic tasks every day, and in a few days, you can already withdraw some change. It’s not a fortune, but it’s possible.

Patience is key here. If you want to make some extra cash without an initial deposit, these apps work. Now, if you’re looking for fixed income, this doesn’t replace any job. But for that time you’re scrolling on your phone anyway, why not earn some change?

You have to be careful with fake apps, of course. But the ones I mentioned do pay. The trick is to start, test, see which one works best with your time and willingness. And yes, it’s possible to earn 1 real in Pix right now starting from zero.

Ps: Bitcoin is at 76.11K now, Ethereum at 2.08K, Dogecoin at 0.10 - all with a 1% to 1.5% drop in the last 24 hours. But that’s another story.