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I use Qmee to make a bit of money on the side. Made 1100 dollars off the app. It's tedious and low paying but it keeps me in Amazon cash and I don't doom scroll that way. I've managed to buy myself many, many pairs of shoes via survey apps, Qmee is the best one.
Over what time period? How many hours did you need to grind to earn that amount?
Over the last year. I'm not saying I'm rich, but between it and other apps/sites I've made about 4K.
That's some decent extra pocket money! What are the other apps, if you don't mind saying, and how much time/effort would you need to spend say in a week to earn that much?
Sure, I use Attapoll, Leger Opinion (LEO), and Survey Spin. Qmee is the best of the bunch though.
Time wise, I just do it when I have my hands free, like when I'm on the bus to work or in front of the TV or whatever. If I peg away on it I can make 10-15 a day, which obviously isn't much, but like I put it towards Amazon gift card balance and then I can afford some nice Christmas presents. I've bought myself a ton of stuff too. It's my mad money. I'm not saying it's not tedious, but it's been a nice little boost, I've even bought two winter coats and a raincoat with the money.
I also recommend the site respondent.io. I have made some nice cash on there.
There's other stuff like Clickworker, Appen, Mturk, and Prolific.co which are worth investigating. Prolific is the best earner of all but there is a wait list, and you can't rush through or be dishonest or they will permanently ban you. I just like the survey apps because I can do them on the go anywhere.
Oh I forgot, Product tube is a great app where you make videos of yourself shopping for grocery items and they pay you really well. I got 80 bucks for one of those.
Thanks, appreciate the detailed info.