Best Money-Making Apps by Category
Survey & Rewards Apps
| App | Earning Method | Expected Monthly Income | Min. Payout | Payout Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swagbucks | Surveys, videos, shopping | $50–$200 | $5 | PayPal, gift cards |
| Leger Opinion (LEO) | Market research surveys | $50–$100 | $20 | Cheque, gift cards |
| Angus Reid Forum | Opinion surveys | $20–$50 | $10 | Cheque, points |
| Prolific | Academic research studies | $50–$150 | $8 USD | PayPal |
| Branded Surveys | Consumer surveys | $30–$80 | $5 | PayPal, gift cards |
| Ipsos i-Say | Market research | $20–$60 | $10 | Gift cards, PayPal |
| Maru Voice Canada | Consumer surveys | $10–$40 | $25 | Gift cards |
Cashback & Shopping Apps
| App | How You Earn | Expected Monthly Income | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten | Cashback on online shopping | $10–$30 | Online shoppers |
| Drop | Card-linked cashback | $5–$15 | Automatic, effortless |
| Caddle | Grocery receipt scanning | $5–$15 | Grocery shoppers |
| Checkout 51 | Grocery receipt scanning | $5–$10 | Grocery savings |
| PC Optimum | Points on Loblaw purchases | $10–$30 in points | Loblaw/Shoppers shoppers |
Selling & Marketplace Apps
| App | What to Sell | Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | Anything (local) | Free (or 5% for shipped) | Furniture, electronics, general items |
| Kijiji | Anything (local) | Free (promoted ads extra) | Local classifieds |
| Poshmark | Clothing, accessories | 20% commission | Fashion resale |
| Depop | Vintage/trendy clothing | 10% commission | Younger demographic |
| eBay Canada | Anything (ship or local) | 13.25% + payment fee | Niche/collectible items |
Gig Work & Freelance Apps
| App | Type of Work | Expected Hourly Rate | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoorDash | Food delivery | $15–$25/hr | Vehicle or bike, smartphone |
| Uber Eats | Food delivery | $15–$25/hr | Vehicle or bike, smartphone |
| Skip The Dishes | Food delivery | $12–$22/hr | Vehicle, smartphone |
| Uber | Rideshare | $15–$30/hr | Vehicle, licence, background check |
| TaskRabbit | Handyman, moving, cleaning | $20–$50/hr | Skills-based; set your own rate |
| Rover | Pet sitting, dog walking | $15–$30/hr | Love of animals |
| Instacart | Grocery shopping/delivery | $12–$25/hr | Vehicle, smartphone |
Realistic Monthly Earnings
| Effort Level | Apps Used | Hours/Week | Expected Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal (passive) | Rakuten + Drop + Caddle | 0–1 hr | $20–$60 |
| Casual | Swagbucks + cashback apps | 2–5 hrs | $80–$200 |
| Active (side hustle) | Surveys + selling items | 5–10 hrs | $200–$500 |
| Gig work | DoorDash/Uber + surveys | 15–20 hrs | $800–$2,000 |