1. Leiolai: earn with your device
Leiolai pays users for the compute their devices provide. The app runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and Windows. You can contribute in the background while using your device, with Leiolai adjusting its activity to keep the performance impact minimal. The Leiolai app is free and no card is required.
On iPhone and iPad, Turbo earning is available while plugged in. You can also add devices, build your streak, and rank up to increase your earning boost. See how to earn more with Leiolai on your phone or PC.
2. Prolific: take part in research studies
Prolific pays participants for eligible research studies. Approved earnings can be sent to PayPal once the combined balance reaches £6 or $6. Pending study payments are not available to withdraw until a researcher approves them.
3. Rakuten: receive cash back on shopping
Start an eligible purchase through Rakuten to receive cash back from participating stores. Rakuten pays confirmed cash back by check or PayPal every three months once the balance reaches $5.01.
4. Ibotta: redeem eligible offers
Ibotta offers cash back on qualifying groceries and other purchases. You can withdraw to a bank or PayPal account, or choose a gift card. To withdraw your earnings, you need at least $20, one successfully redeemed offer, and seven days after your first offer or gift-card purchase.
5. Fetch: turn points into rewards
Scan eligible receipts and use offers to collect Fetch points. You can redeem your points for gift cards and prepaid cards. Fetch asks you to allow 72 hours for a reward to process.
6. Taskrabbit: get paid for booked tasks
Taskrabbit connects Taskers with clients who need help assembling furniture, moving, cleaning, or making home repairs. After a booked job, payments go to the Tasker’s bank account, usually after two to four business days of processing.
7. Uber Driver: earn from trips and deliveries
Use the Uber Driver app to earn from eligible trips and deliveries. Uber offers automatic weekly bank deposits and earlier cash-outs through Instant Pay where available. Instant Pay fees depend on your market.
Which app should you use?
For background earning on a phone or PC, try Leiolai. For paid research, look at Prolific. Rakuten, Ibotta, and Fetch are options for purchases you already make. Taskrabbit and Uber Driver offer work you can book or accept through an app.
If you want more ways to earn with a computer or GPU, read how to make money with your hardware in 2026.
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