Money tip: 7 apps that pay for your opinions and time

A little extra cash is always welcome, no matter your financial situation. You can use your free time to make money with little more than your smartphone and an internet connection.

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Passive income apps are ideal for people too busy for more involved side hustles. You can spend as much or as little time as you want and supplement your income. We’ve put together some apps for you to check out.

1. QuickThoughts

QuickThoughts is an app for Android and iOS devices that rewards you with iTunes gift cards for taking surveys and polls. There are thousands to choose from, ranging from quick tasks to longer questionnaires encompassing hundreds of topics. You can select one on the go or use your location to find GPS-based activities, such as restaurant reviews.

Rewards are immediately added to your account balance when you complete a survey. Each survey rewards up to $3, and local activities pay up to $5. Once you hit your first $10, you can redeem it for a gift card. The amount you earn from surveys matches the gift card’s value. There’s no limit to how much you can redeem.

2. InboxDollars

InboxDollars pays you to complete surveys and polls, search the web, watch videos, read emails, complete offers, play games and shop online. The Android app offers all these options, while the iOS app is limited to surveys.

Once you reach $30 in your account, you can redeem it for a check or gift card. You can also have the money sent to your PayPal account. There’s a $5 signup bonus for new users. InboxDollars is available for Android and iOS devices.

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