Hey, I’m Laurel.
I work full-time in retail and I’m trying to pay off debt without picking up a second job — my schedule is way too unpredictable for that.
These are three apps I actually use every week to make a little extra cash. They’re my favorites: tiny cash, no nonsense — but it all adds up.
1️⃣ Google Opinion Rewards
Google sends me short surveys. I answer in about 10 seconds and get paid through PayPal.
You’ll need a Google account, and it works on both Android and iOS. Quick tip: for the best chance at surveys, keep your location turned on and allow the app to communicate with other apps — it uses that info to create surveys for you.
One thing to know: Android and iOS differ slightly. On Android, you get Google Play credit. On iOS, you cash out with PayPal. Just make sure you’re using the same Gmail account or link the right email to PayPal.
The surveys are short, open for about 12 hours, and cover random topics. Lately, I’ve even gotten surveys that ask for a quick receipt photo.
Last month I made $2.06, and in May I got $4.24 — enough for a coffee I didn’t have to budget for.
2️⃣ Fetch Rewards
Fetch Rewards is one of the easiest receipt apps I’ve tried. I scan grocery and gas receipts, earn points, and trade those points for gift cards.
The best part? You don’t have to pre-select any offers — just scan your receipt and it finds the points for you. You can also link your email, Walmart, Sam’s Club, or Amazon accounts for automatic receipt scanning.
Each receipt is worth at least 25 points, so I scan everything. I also recommend checking which items qualify for bonus points — sometimes faded or really long receipts miss them, and you’ll need to add them manually.
So far this year, I’ve earned about $10 in gift cards and I’m about to hit $50. I even played a game through Fetch once and scored enough points for an extra $13!
➸ If you want to try Fetch, here’s my referral code: DJD428 — we’ll both get 2,000 bonus points when you sign up!
3️⃣ Cashwalk
Cashwalk is a walking app that rewards you with gift cards just for moving — it’s my favorite walking app!
You earn coins by filling up a wheel as you take steps. You also unlock ads after hitting certain step counts, the biggest one is at 6,000 steps, and those ads pay out extra coins. I’ve seen between 6–10,000 coins just from these daily ads.
I walk a lot at work, I average about 10,000 steps a day, so this app basically runs in my pocket while I’m on the job. Every night before bed, I collect my coins from the wheel and watch the ads while winding down.
I usually earn a $5 gift card every month, which adds up to about $60 a year. I use it for cleaning products for my house — one less thing to budget for.
➸ Want to give Cashwalk a try? Use my referral code US5WP when you sign up and you’ll get an extra 500 coins!
Let’s be real: none of these apps are going to make you rich. There’s no magic app that pays a living wage. But I’d rather have an extra $60 than nothing at all.
I’m going to keep testing apps like these (the good and the bad), so if you’re curious, stick around. I’ll always share what’s worth it — and what’s not.
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Thanks for reading — and good luck earning while busy!
– Laurel 🌿
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