Apps I reccomend to get Money
Because what says “We live in a capitalist dystopia” like selling your bio-data for money?!
Full disclosure: Many of these apps will give me a reward/incentive for inviting people to them. If that makes this less genuine or less trustworthy to you then I fully understand, but I don’t and would not reccomend any app that doesn’t work fully. That said I’m not affiliated with any of these apps and I don’t know anything about them outside of “they give me money” so as far as trustworthiness on their part, I can’t really vouch for them. I assume the way most of these work is by collecting your data and selling it to 3rd parties, much like most things online, the only difference is with these you actually get paid lmao.
Sweatcoin: Get Paid to Walk!
This app converts your approved steps (steps you walk and not like, steps accidentally generated by your phone moving) into their own cryptocurrency called sweatcoin, which you can use to buy offers.
So this is one I have used for a while now (almost 2 years) but I never would have recommended it until now, because they have recently updated to include indoor steps, where it used to be only outside steps, making this much more user friendly and accesible.
The pros:
Getting paid to walk! You probably walk (wheelchair users this also counts steps that you roll btw, I am an intermittent wheelchair user myself and it counts it when I’m in my wheelchair) a little bit everyday, so why not get paid to do so!
New businesses are beginning to accept sweatcoin everyday, making the cryptocurrency gain credibility, which increases its value.
The offers can be of incredibly good value, which is awesome!
There are three chances daily to get extra sweatcoin by watching ads.
The cons:
The offers are not always cash
The offers change regularly which can make saving up for something difficult
The app works best when open in the background which can be annoying
There’s a limit to how many sweatcoin you can earn a day.
This app unfortunately has a lot of cons, imo, but I use it anyway because I’m desperate.
This is my referral link (i will get 5 sweatcoins and if 6 people use this I will get a $6 PayPal reward)
And this is an independent link that doesn’t count as a referral from anyone
Achievement: Get Paid to be Healthy!
This app reads your health data from any approved app you have that also reads your health data (so, for example, the Health App, Fitbit, Dexcom, myfitnesspal, etc) and rewards you with points for making healthy choices. It also has articles you can read in exchange for points and questions you can answer and health studies you can be a part of. The more apps you link to it often the more quickly you can earn points. The points can be redeemed for PayPal payouts.
Pros:
This app is passive and runs in the background, collecting your data and saving it anonymously (so your privacy is maintained)
You get points for even small things, like choosing to drink water or eating something healthy, which can be a great motivator.
Cashes out via PayPal, which is very useful and reliable
Also works with wheelchair users afaik/have experienced myself
Cons:
Bio-data collecting is still kind of... ehhh so if you have privacy concerns of any kind this probably isn’t for you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It’s easier to get points if you’re able to be active so it’s not always accesible to everyone
Takes 10,000 points to get $10 which can be difficult and frustrating for some people!
I use this app a lot and I have used it for far longer than I used sweatcoin so I’m a bit biased towards this one, since it works so well. I’ve gotten $20 or more from this app so far and I’m not a very active person.
Here’s my referral link (I will get 100 points for everyone I refer)
An independent link that doesn’t count as a referral from anyone
Ibotta: Get Paid to Shop!
The og money “making” app! I feel like I don’t really need to tell anyone about this app but I’m going to anyway because it’s so useful and helpful. This app, for anyone who doesn’t know, gives you cash-back coupons, which you can redeem after buying the product said coupon is for. Basically they get paid by companies to advertise products and they pay you a small cut for buying said product.
Pros:
User friendly! Just create an account and press the check button on any coupons you want to redeem, buy the product, scan the receipt, and get cash back.
Super useful if you already buy the items they are advertising. Basically you get paid to do the thing you were already doing.
Often has many coupons for healthy food items, which can be motivating
PayPal cashout is available
Has “any item” coupons so you can get paid just for being human and needing things to live
Cons:
Can be frustrating if you don’t want anything the coupons have offered
Has a $20 minimum before you cashout
Many of the products to redeem can be expensive as they’re usually name brand
Costs money to make money system isn’t exactly “making money” so much as saving money
Be sure to read the fine print on the coupons you want to use, sometimes they are “must by two” deals or “only available on products of a specific size”
Honestly ibotta has become a staple in my family for years now. It has its cons but it also is really nice if you use it passively, just every now and then. I do reccomend making a written list of the items you want, since phone signal/internet connection isn’t always reliable inside a store and it is a lot more useful to write down exactly what you want/need in order to get the reward. I also reccomend not buying things you don’t want just to get coupons, it really isn’t helpful unless you can give the items away or something.
Here’s my referral link (I get $5 for anyone who downloads the app and redeems two items)
(here’s my referral code in case the link doesn’t work: nxdsmfs )
And here is an independent link that doesn’t count as a referral from anyone
Non money making apps because I just adore these apps and highly fully recommend them! Also I hate talking about money making stuff so much!
#SelfCare App: Take Care Of Yourself
This app is my absolute favourite app on my phone and I adore it. It’s very witchy, very aesthetic, and very calming. It’s an absolute treasure of self care techniques and motivational tools. It has become a home to me in many ways, a refuge and a sanctuary that I reccomend to anyone and everyone who may have need of one.
Pros:
There’s a cat! ^_^
Tarot
Customisable!
Moon phases
Journaling
Words of affirmation
Plants
Crystals
Positivity
Supports independent creators!!!
And more!
Cons:
I would say “none” but there is a bit of a learning curve that comes with the app, I may make a post regarding this in full but it becomes intuitive very quickly and if you have questions you can ask me!
There’s no referral link or anything so this is just a link to the App Store!
And one for Android!
Fabulous app: Create a Routine
This app is also super useful and very motivating and helpful, especially since I’m autistic and struggle with creating a routine that works for me, even though I really need one.
It’s very positive and lenient, and it has a lot of motivational tools in its own right to help you create a path for yourself.
Pros:
User friendly!
Helps you create simple goals
Keeps you motivated
Has built in journeys, mediations, exercises, stretches and similar tools to help you be the best version of yourself you can
Has a lovely community and a very supportive help center
Isn’t harsh on you if you need to restart your routine and is actually very encouraging
Can go as slowly or as fast as you need it to. Your routine can be simple or more complex because it’s ultimately your’s and no one else’s.
Cons:
Premium version costs money, but you can get a couple of free trials!
There is one meditation that triggered my existential anxiety called “The Value of The Present Moment” and I reccomend anyone who deals with existential anxiety to avoid that one
Not fully accesible/not always geared or mindful towards those of us with physical health problems which can be frustrating (uses a lot of able bodied specific terms)
Again no referral code so here’s just a link to the App Store!
And for Android!
If you read this post I do hope it was informative and helpful and not too annoying! If you use my referral codes on any of these then I thank you immensely, but please don’t feel pressure to do so. ^_^ i just want to share some of the tools I use to help with money problems.
