Mirror journalist Jackie Annett tested popular money-making apps to see which ones are worth trying – with one claiming you can make £10k in just 10 minutes
Jackie Annett tests money making apps for Express.co.uk(Image: Marcus Ahmad)
I consider myself a bit of an expert when it comes to making money. Over the years I’ve supplemented my income by renting out my car, hiring out my driveway and taking in foreign language students.
However, even I was taken aback by one app which enables you to rake in up to £10,000 for a mere ten minutes of work.
It has shown me there is a simpler way to make money and profit from a side hustle, a way people can potentially earn money using just their smartphone.
The good news is you can earn up to £10,000 for ten minutes of work – but not everyone will be successful. That said, it’s worth a try.
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I’ve participated in market research projects a couple of times, and I’ve always been generously compensated for my time. It’s not an exaggeration when they say you can earn £75 an hour simply by sharing your opinions – the only drawback is that the work isn’t consistent – while you might secure an hour or two’s work one week, there’s no guarantee of work the following week.
Another alternative is to download a few apps and earn money at the same time as watching TV. Prolific and Survey Junkie are two viable options for those interested in exploring this avenue. They offer various ways to earn money, including completing surveys, watching videos, using a search engine, playing games, and shopping.
While the earnings might not be substantial, they can accumulate over time – and if you’re someone who enjoys shopping or gaming, it may not even feel like work. However, as a busy working mum, I found these apps to be somewhat time-consuming with rewards that didn’t quite justify the effort. Recently, a photographer friend of mine mentioned how she’s been utilising ClickASnap to generate additional income.
You can make money from the comfort of your home if you have a laptop or a smartphone(Image: Cover Images)
The app allows her to sell her photographs globally, functioning much like Spotify but for images. Again, it’s not going to make you rich, but for those who enjoy photography, it could be a fantastic way to fund the odd meal out.
While my friend enjoys taking photos, I’m still on the hunt for something that will provide me with a decent income for significantly less effort. In my view, one of the best apps for earning money is YouSpotProperty, as it presents the opportunity to earn up to £10,000.
Yes, you’ve read that correctly – but to pocket that sort of cash, you’ll need to seek out abandoned properties that could be sold to developers. Users who flag a property meeting the requirements will receive a £20 gift voucher, but they’ll earn one per cent of the sale price later on if the transaction proceeds.
Not every property you flag will go on to sell, but if you get lucky you could be quids in. Nathan Sefton commented: “I am extremely happy to say I have submitted multiple properties and received vouchers for the spot, I have now had confirmation of the first sale of a spot and am delighted.”
Anyone can make money by taking a picture of an empty property.(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
“It’s something which takes a few spare minutes and is highly rewarded and I cannot recommend it enough. You spot property has helped me so much with the extra cash from this I find it very rewarding financially and socially knowing I am benefitting my local area by getting run down empty houses filled and back up to standard.
“I can happily say communication from the team at you spot property has always been great and have had emails back to double check properties submitted if the address info may be incorrect proving they are genuine in rewarding spots.”
Searching for properties could be done during the dog walk or whilst popping to the shops, and it only takes ten minutes to photograph a property and upload it on the app. I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes open for vacant properties in my area in the hope of banking £10,000. I’ll keep you updated!
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