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Best Money-Making Apps in Canada in 2026

Updated

Best Money-Making Apps by Category

Survey & Rewards Apps

AppEarning MethodExpected Monthly IncomeMin. PayoutPayout Method
SwagbucksSurveys, videos, shopping$50–$200$5PayPal, gift cards
Leger Opinion (LEO)Market research surveys$50–$100$20Cheque, gift cards
Angus Reid ForumOpinion surveys$20–$50$10Cheque, points
ProlificAcademic research studies$50–$150$8 USDPayPal
Branded SurveysConsumer surveys$30–$80$5PayPal, gift cards
Ipsos i-SayMarket research$20–$60$10Gift cards, PayPal
Maru Voice CanadaConsumer surveys$10–$40$25Gift cards

Cashback & Shopping Apps

AppHow You EarnExpected Monthly IncomeBest For
RakutenCashback on online shopping$10–$30Online shoppers
DropCard-linked cashback$5–$15Automatic, effortless
CaddleGrocery receipt scanning$5–$15Grocery shoppers
Checkout 51Grocery receipt scanning$5–$10Grocery savings
PC OptimumPoints on Loblaw purchases$10–$30 in pointsLoblaw/Shoppers shoppers

Selling & Marketplace Apps

AppWhat to SellFeeBest For
Facebook MarketplaceAnything (local)Free (or 5% for shipped)Furniture, electronics, general items
KijijiAnything (local)Free (promoted ads extra)Local classifieds
PoshmarkClothing, accessories20% commissionFashion resale
DepopVintage/trendy clothing10% commissionYounger demographic
eBay CanadaAnything (ship or local)13.25% + payment feeNiche/collectible items

Gig Work & Freelance Apps

AppType of WorkExpected Hourly RateRequirements
DoorDashFood delivery$15–$25/hrVehicle or bike, smartphone
Uber EatsFood delivery$15–$25/hrVehicle or bike, smartphone
Skip The DishesFood delivery$12–$22/hrVehicle, smartphone
UberRideshare$15–$30/hrVehicle, licence, background check
TaskRabbitHandyman, moving, cleaning$20–$50/hrSkills-based; set your own rate
RoverPet sitting, dog walking$15–$30/hrLove of animals
InstacartGrocery shopping/delivery$12–$25/hrVehicle, smartphone

Realistic Monthly Earnings

Effort LevelApps UsedHours/WeekExpected Monthly
Minimal (passive)Rakuten + Drop + Caddle0–1 hr$20–$60
CasualSwagbucks + cashback apps2–5 hrs$80–$200
Active (side hustle)Surveys + selling items5–10 hrs$200–$500
Gig workDoorDash/Uber + surveys15–20 hrs$800–$2,000