My Favorite 15 Money Making Phone Apps
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Whenever I shop I try my best to use money making phone apps to get the most cash back.
From groceries, online shopping, and even walking, I’m sure a lot of us look for way son how to make extra side cash.
Now, I know there are apps that offer points for taking surveys; however, they are typically ones I like to avoid because qualifying for surveys is sometimes a hit or miss, and I value my time. So those apps that are SOLELY survey-based won’t be listed here unless it is worthy enough.
But the ones I’m sharing are all legitimate apps to make money that I personally use.
Make sure to open this page on your phone for the apps and click on each app name in the title so you can take advantage of any promo codes, as some offer a bonus when downloading directly through the links.
(Also, if prompted, you may need allow tracking for the bonus to work)
*Also, not responsible if you download the app/extensions incorrectly and end up not receiving the signup bonus points.
Money Making Phone Apps
Shopping and Groceries
Most apps here require an actual physical receipt to be scanned. However, some do accept digital receipts.
I like to set aside time once a week to scan all my grocery and shopping receipts into each app. Just keep in mind that most apps only allow you to submit receipts within about two weeks of the purchase date—after that, they usually won’t accept them.

Fetch
Turn basically anything you do into gift cards with Fetch. Earn at stores, restaurants and shopping online. Even playing free games. Download Fetch with my link or use code G8JQJ to get a bonus when you submit your first receipt. I think it’s one of the best cash back apps.
→ CODE: G8JQJ
Receipt Hog
Get points back for online shopping and groceries. Simply take a picture of your receipt and connect your email for digital receipts. Use the code skasp506 below to get a bonus and get free Hog Slot spins when you submit you first receipt.
→ CODE: skasp506
Ibotta
This free app gives you cash back when you shop. Download and use code ur69yg to get started to get $5 when you submit your first receipt.
→ CODE: ur69yg
CoinOut
Earn coins for rewards. You can redeem your coins for cash or a gift cards on CoinOut.
Frisbee
Take pictures of your receipts. Use this link to get 50 points after you share your first receipt.
Pogo
This app gives you rewards on every purchase without receipt scanning. Be sure to enter my code GJ8NDP to get 250 bonus points after you’ve earned 5,000 points in the app.
→ CODE: GJ8NDP
Copper
Earn cash by scanning receipts, playing games, and doing surveys. Use my invite link and get 150 creds when you scan your first receipt.
Swagbucks
This app allows you to earn points by submitting receipts. Swagbucks can also earn points by doing surveys and playing games.
MerryField
*no direct link, must enter code at signup.
MerryField rewards you for purchasing certain clean-label products. Point can be redeemed for gift cards. Be sure to enter code 8LBPTD to get 4,000 bonus points after completing your first offer.
→ CODE: 8LBPTD
InboxDollars
Here you can earn points for certain items you find at grocery store. I like to occasionally check out their featured section in case they have cash back on anything I might be looking for.
InboxDollars also offers other ways to earn money. My favorite way is PaidEmails. It’s practically an email they send you daily and you simply click a button. For these, I like to create a filter so I don’t miss out on it.
Data & Surveys
MSR
Complete certain tasks on your mobile phone and get points. Points can be redeemed for gift cards or cash via Paypal. Use my code bTFupmXo or link to DOUBLE your welcome bonus. So far this a top app to make money on a consistent basis as the tasks are repeated every or so.
→ CODE: bTFupmXo
Walking
WeWard
Earn points by simply walking. Use my code WiseSardines5171 or link to get 150 points for just creating an account. Points can be redeemed for gift cards and cash via Paypal.
→ CODE: WiseSardines5171
Cashwalk
Another walking app where you can collect points for gift cards to Amazon, Walmart or Starbucks as well and cash via Paypal. Use code WZNWCZ or link to get 200 after logging daily for 7 days.
→ CODE: WZNWCZ
Browser Extensions
Rakuten
Get cash back when shopping from your computer browser. Use my link and get a $50 bonus when you spend $50 within the first 90 days.
→ CODE: GULLEY263
PayPal Honey
A browser extension that searches for and applies coupon codes and cash back offers at checkout on thousands of sites. You can click here to sign up.
Capital One Shopping
Another browser extension that will search and apply coupons for you and comparing prices. Redeem points for coupons.
Do you have any money making phone apps you use regularly?
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