I'm testing some apps that promise to make real money and... man, it's way slower than they say out there. Like, there are game apps that actually make money, but it's not that quick cash everyone talks about. I started with Cash App, which at least transfers directly to Pix, then I tried CashPirate and Make Money. People keep asking me if it really works, and yes, it does, but you have to be realistic: the earnings are like a really extra side income, like 20-50 reais per week if you dedicate some time.

The apps I tested work more or less like this: you play mini-games, answer surveys, download third-party apps, those kinds of things. You accumulate credits that later turn into dollars, then you cash out via PayPal and transfer to Pix. There are some like Toloka and Premise that focus on quick tasks instead of games, and honestly, they pay a bit more consistently. But like... it's not work, it's more that time you were already spending on TikTok, you know?

What nobody talks about: there's a limit to how much you can earn per day, the sweepstakes like Big Time and Gamee are kind of random, and some apps get slow after a while. Oh, and the game apps that really make money require patience. It’s not a salary replacement, it’s just a supplement. If you're looking for something more serious, then it’s worth studying how to invest wisely, like in stocks or ETFs, which yield much more in the long run. But to make a little money while scrolling? It works, just don’t expect to get rich.