10 money-making phone apps you should try

WSFA - Apps for our smartphones and tablets often make life easier. But these apps actually pay you cash! Most of them require that you complete certain tasks in exchange for points, which can then be redeemed for money or gift cards.

We listed our ten favorite money-making apps here, along with descriptions and links to their websites. You will also find a link to each app's iTunes page where you can read reviews from users.

1. Ibotta
   Ibotta gives you cash rebates for shopping at certain stores, buying certain products or eating in certain restaurants. Unlock the rebates in the app before you go shopping. When you get home, scan the product barcodes and/or submit a photo of your receipt. Rebates accumulate over time and can be redeemed via PayPal.
   
   Receipt Hog is a similar app that rewards you for taking pictures of your receipts.
   
   Ibotta website
   Ibotta iTunes page
   Ibotta Google Play page
   
   Receipt Hog website
   Receipt Hog iTunes page
   Receipt Hog Google Play page
    

2. Shopkick
   Like Ibotta, Shopkick rewards you for making certain purchases or shopping in certain stores. But with Shopkick, you don't always have to buy anything. For some offers, simply walking into a participating store or scanning a certain product's barcode can earn you 'kicks,' which are then redeemable for retail gift cards.
   
   Shopkick website 
   Shopkick iTunes page
   Shopkick Google Play page
    

3. Mobee
   Mobee pays you to review your favorite stores and restaurants. Once you are inside a participating store, you will be asked to answer 5-10 questions about product availability, cleanliness, customer service, etc. Accumulated points can be redeemed for cash, gift cards or prizes.
   
   Mobee website
   Mobee iTunes page
   Mobee Google Play page
    

4. Gigwalk
   Becoming a member of Gigwalk, you agree to perform tasks ('gigs') for various companies. For example, you might be asked to take a photo of a certain product to ensure that it is in stock and displayed correctly at your local store. Rewards are payable via PayPal.
   
   Field Agent is a similar app that also pays you to complete certain tasks.
   
   Gigwalk website
   Gigwalk iTunes page
   Gigwalk Google Play page
   
   Field Agent website
   Field Agent iTunes page
   Field Agent Google Play page
    

5. Swagbucks
   Users can accumulate 'swagbucks' by performing a variety of online activities, including searching, shopping, taking surveys, playing games, and discovering online content. The bucks can be redeemed for retail gift cards or cash through PayPal.
   
   Swagbucks website
   Swagbucks iTunes page
   Swagbucks Google Play page
   
    

6. App Trailers
   Get paid for watching advertisements, including trailers for the latest movies and games. You get points for each time you sit through a trailer, which can be cashed out via PayPal or transferred to a gift card. (500 points = 50 cents)
   
   App Trailers website
   App Trailers iTunes page
   App Trailers Google Play page
    

7. Foap
   Foap is one of the most simple apps we reviewed. After taking photos with your smartphone, just upload them to the Foap app. If companies want to use your photo for marketing purposes, they pay you for it. Unusual action shots sell best. 
   
   Foap website 
   Foap iTunes page
   Foap Google Play page
    

8. Pact
   This app is designed to provide financial encouragement for getting fit and losing weight. When you reach your weekly goal, you are paid by members who don't. But if you fail, you have to pay. You can set your own goal and choose how much money you are willing to wager. 
   
   Pact website
   Pact iTunes page
   Pact Google Play page
    

9. Stash
   Stash makes you money via investments. It's a great way for financial novices to get started. Choose from a set of portfolios that reflect your beliefs, interests, and goals.Then make small investments over time and watch your money grow.
   
   Clink is a similar investment app, that allows you do invest as little as one dollar per day.
   
   Stash website 
   Stash iTunes page 
   Stash Google Play page
   
   Clink website 
   Clink iTunes page
   Clink Google Play page
   
10. Letgo
    Letgo works like a classified ad, but in app form. It allows you to sell items you no longer need or want by simply snapping a photo. Once uploaded to the app, your item becomes visible to other members in your area. You and the buyer communicate via the app about payment and pick-up.
    
    (For safety reasons, it's always recommended that you meet the buyer in a public place and bring a friend with you.)  
    
    Letgo website 
    Letgo iTunes page
    Letgo Google Play page

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