Perk TV

Perk TV is an app that pays you to watch videos. It's probably one of the most passive ways to earn money. I like to leave Perk TV running while I'm at work to accumulate points. You typically earn 2-3 points per video.

Perk does have other apps that you can earn points such as TV Show Pop Quiz and Scratch and Win, but I'm a fan of doing nothing while earning rewards. We're all busy, right?

You can cash out when you have as little as 500 Perk points, but those start at $0.25 and I prefer to save for the $5 at 5,000 points since you're paying more for the low value gift cards.

Referral system: Once your referral redeems their first reward, you can earn up to 500 points. Use my code bfedbae9 and get 50 bonus points! Join Perk TV today

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Check Points

Check Points is an app where you earn points by checking into locations, scanning products in the store, watching videos and completing offers.

I'm a fan of passive earnings so I like to just let the videos run on loop. The store check in's and product scans are easy, too.

The minimum reward you can redeem is a $1 Amazon gift code for 335 points. Other cards you can redeem for are Walmart, Target, Best Buy or even PayPal. You can also save up for higher dollar items such as a Playstation 4.

Referral system: Check Points referral system is somewhat limited. You do earn 100% of the points from anyone you refer, but only within a 2 week time frame. There is no limit on how many people you can refer, which is nice.

Join Check Points and start earning! Type in my referral code punchxcore and earn free points after registering.

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Swag Bucks

Swag Bucks is an all-in-one app/website to earn money. Earlier in the year I was earning $25/week by watching videos, taking surveys, downloading apps and completing various tasks. The currency of points are known as Swag Bucks.

The only passive way of earning Swag Bucks is through watching videos on the app. You can let the videos play while you go about your day. If you use SBTV on your computer, then you'll need to click on every video.

Once you reach 450 SB then you can redeem a $5 gift card. This is the only value gift card you receive a price break. You will receive a price break on a $25 gift card, but that can only be used once a month. Once you have enough SB to redeem, it usually takes up to a week to receive the code in your email. The Swag Store isn't only limited to gift cards, but that's what I prefer.

Referral system: Swag Bucks has a nice referral system in place. You'll earn 10% of your referrals earnings. Join Swag Bucks today

Supported devices: Android, iOS, PC

Qriket

Qriket is a game app where you obtain spins by watching short ads. Once you have spins available you have a shot to spin the wheel. Before each spin it tells you what amount you could potentially win. I haven't won more than $0.50 per spin, although my boyfriend won $1 tonight. You select one of two colors which is what determines your fate. Once you have $25 you can request payment and it's sent via PayPal.

Referral system: There is a nice referral system that gives you $0.25 for each referral. The nice part is that you receive it instantly. Qriket will also give you 25 free spins if you sign up under my referral link. What are you waiting for? Join Qriket!

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Shop Kick

Shop Kick is a cool app that pays you to walk into stores and scan products. Some stores only have product scans, but some offer both. The currency on Shop Kick is, fittingly enough, kicks. You also earn kicks if you buy a product that is on the product scans list. Some of the bigger stores can easily earn you 100-200 kicks. In addition, some product scans can only be done once even if that particular scan is at more than one retailer.

Once you have 500 kicks you can redeem a $2 gift card. The denominations offered are $2, $5, $25, $50 and $100.

Referral system: There is a referral system in which you will earn 250 kicks for each referral that completes their first walk in or scan. There is a limit on referrals which is 100. Join Shop Kick and start earning today.

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Receipt Pal

Receipt Pal is very similar to Receipt Hog in the sense that you snap pictures of receipts for points. However, Receipt Pal isn't quite as restrictive. They accept receipts from anywhere including fast food restaurants. You can also submit receipts that are 30 days old. You can't submit receipts from July in August. The exception is they'll give you the first couple days of a new month to submit receipts from the previous month.

Unlike Receipt Pal, you are limited to how many receipts you can submit in a specific time frame. Receipt Pal gives you 3-4 new cards every week and each card will hold 4 receipts. Each card is worth 100 points so once you've filled a card, you'll be awarded those points.

There are a range of points needed to redeem gift cards. For example, once you reach 2,000 points you can redeem a $5 Amazon gift card. Alternatively if you're more patient you can wait to reach 7500 points for $25. Other gift card options are offered such as Restaurant.com

Receipt Pal currently does not offer any referral incentives.

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Receipt Hog

Receipt Hog is an app where you are paid to scan receipts. You must scan a receipt within 14 days. Most receipts are accepted with the exception of food, drink, veterinary bills, utility bills, etc. Funds are redeemed via Amazon gift cards or PayPal with the minimum being $5 which is 1,000 coins.

There is a points system that is determined by the dollar amount on your receipt which ranges from 5 to 20 coins. Under $10 is 5 coins,

Your progress is tracked each week by a meter that tells how many coins you earned. You can earn coins from receipts at face value for up to 100 coins per week. Once you've reached 100 coins, all receipts are worth 5 coins regardless of the value. You can also only snap 20 receipts in a 7 day period.

Receipt Hog currently does not offer any referral incentives.

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Ibotta

Ibotta is probably the best app in it's category when comparing to Checkout 51, Shopmium, etc. 

Ibotta has the most rebates available with dozens of retailers. Ibotta recommends browsing their rebates prior to a shopping trip since the whole point of Ibotta is to discover new brands. However, I simply buy what is on sale or at a good price. I'll check Ibotta after a shopping trip to see if there are any rebates I can claim. Once you've earned $20 you can cash out for an Amazon gift card; $25 for PayPal.

If you connect your Facebook you can participate in challenges with other people that become your team mates. You get bonuses if you redeem so many rebates for that month or earn a certain amount in rebates.

Referral system: Ibotta has a referral system in place. If you sign up under me then you'll earn $10 the first time you redeem points and I'll earn $5. Click here to join Ibotta

Supported devices: Android, iOS

Microsoft Rewards (formerly Bing Rewards)

Bing Rewards is a paid to search and complete tasks website. 95% of your earnings come in the form of PC and mobile searches. You do have various tasks that only require you click on it to earn points. Bing Rewards recently changed to Microsoft Rewards. The currency has changed, so instead of being rewarded 1 points it's now 10. The cost to redeem stuff hasn't really changed too much, except for one aspect. If you were previously a Gold member you could receive a discount on redemptions. Now with Microsoft Rewards that level is referred to as level 2 and they took away the discount.

Microft Rewards no longer has a referral incentive program. 

Supported devices: Android, iOS, PC

Panel App

Panel App is a passive data collecting app that runs in the background on your phone. Given that most apps of this type generally pay pretty decent, Panel App doesn't pay nearly as well. I keep it installed because it's free money that requires zero effort. You earn 33 points daily and in addition to that, you'll receive what are called Place Surveys. Your location must be enabled as they are location based questions . The questions entail where you were at a specific time. You receive points equivalent to one day. 

The points system is 1,000 points are equal to $1. Points can be used to enter sweepstakes or redeem them towards guaranteed rewards such as PayPal or Amazon gift cards.

Referral system: You can have a maximum of 1,000 referrals and you will earn 10% of their earnings. With how low you earn per day referring people to the app will yield a lot more money faster. Check out Panel App

Supported platforms: Android and iOS

Gift Crush

Gift Crush is a passive data collecting app that you run in the background on your phone. The interface is appealing because it tells you how many days until you receive your next reward. Users are automatically given a $1 Amazon gift code one day after running the app. In my opinion, I think this is to ensure users that they do pay. After 30 days of app usage, you're eligible to receive $5.

Gift Crush does not have any referral incentives.

Supported devices: Android

Cross Media Panel (formerly Screenwise Trends Meter)

Cross Media Panel is another passive earning app that collects data on how you use your phone, what websites you visit, etc. It is formerly known as Screenwise Trends Panel. Initially when you sign up you will receive $2.00 per device you have installed. You can install the app on a tablet and smartphone (Android, iOS) as well as an extension on Google Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer (Google MUST be your default search engine).

After your initial registration period you can expect to earn $1.00 per week for each qualifying device. I am currently earning $3.00 per week with Cross Media Panel. Since the upgrade to Cross Media Panel, they have changed how you are paid your rewards. Previously you had to wait until you earned $25 to request payment. Now you can request it at $5, $10 and $25. You can request payment in the form of gift cards. There is a pretty good selection as far as gift cards go. Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Walmart, Best Buy and Chipotle just to name a few.

Cross Media Panel does not have any referral incentives. 

Supported devices: Android, iOS, PC