10 Apps That Pay You Money in 2026

Fundrise lets you invest in real estate with as little as $10 — no landlord headaches required. Your money goes into a diversified portfolio of real estate projects across the country. New users get a $10 bonus to start building their portfolio immediately.

Acorns automatically invests your spare change from everyday purchases. Round up your coffee to the nearest dollar and invest the difference. With just $100/month, you could grow your investment to $180,000 over 30 years at a 9% return.

Survey Junkie is one of the most reliable survey sites for earning extra cash. Sign up, answer questions, and accumulate points redeemable for PayPal cash or gift cards. With a low $5 cashout threshold, you can get paid quickly.

Swagbucks has paid out over $800 million to members. Earn SB points by taking surveys, shopping online, playing games, or watching videos. Cash out via PayPal or hundreds of gift card options.

InboxDollars has paid over $80 million to members for completing surveys, watching videos, and trying offers. Unlike other sites, you earn cash directly — not points. Get a $5 bonus just for signing up.

Install Nielsen's app and earn $50+ per year by doing absolutely nothing. The app runs in the background collecting anonymous browsing data for market research. Plus, you're entered into monthly $10,000 sweepstakes.

Current is a free banking app that helps you get paid up to 2 days early. No hidden fees, no overdraft charges, and you can even borrow up to $750 before payday. New users get $75 with qualifying direct deposit.

Turn your solitaire skills into real money. Compete in skill-based tournaments against players of similar ability and win cash prizes. No ads, free to start, and you can cash out via PayPal or direct deposit.

Get paid to play mobile games on Android. Discover new games, earn points as you play, and redeem for gift cards to Amazon, Visa, Xbox, PlayStation, and more. The more you level up, the more you earn.

Freecash lets you earn money by completing tasks, surveys, and offers. Top users earn up to $250 per day. With a low $5 cashout minimum, you can get paid fast through PayPal, crypto, or gift cards.