So... AppStation. It's this Android app. iPhone users are outta luck. You play games on it. They pay you money. Simple, right?
I mean, if you're already wasting hours playing games on your phone... why not earn something for it?
That's what AppStation claims anyway.
But the real question: does it actually pay? And how much can you really make?
I checked it out to see if it's worth your time or just another empty promise.
Oh yeah - couple other apps that do similar stuff: CashInStyle (online tasks → gift cards) and Swagbucks (they pay for opinions).
What is AppStation?
Wanna make money while playing on your phone? AppStation might be your thing - if you've got an Android. This free app pays you to play games, but iPhone users are outta luck.
Here's how it works: you pick games from their list, download 'em, and play. You might need to reach certain levels or just play for a set amount of time. Once you do what they ask, you get paid.
If you know apps like Gamehag, Money Well, or Earnweb, AppStation is basically the same idea. And yeah, it's legit - they actually pay what they promise.
So is it worth your time? That depends. Your earnings vary based on which games you pick and how long you play them. Some games pay more than others, and some take way longer to complete. You gotta check out the specific games offered and what they pay to decide if AppStation makes sense for you.
Earn Cash Just Playing Games
AppStation hands out coins when you play mobile games. You can swap these coins for gift cards or real money. Pretty straightforward.
Why does this work? Game makers want you to try their games... so they pay AppStation. That's the cash that ends up in your pocket. They don't want you playing just one game though - they want you bouncing around to different ones.
Wanna start? Super easy. Log in. Hit 'Earn with Apps'. Pick a game that catches your eye. Download it. Jump back to AppStation after. Tap 'My Apps' at the bottom. Your game shows up right there.
Remember these two things. You gotta open games through the 'My Apps' section. Not your phone's home screen. Skip this step? No coins for you. Also, the app asks to track your play time. Don't worry about it. Cash Cow, Cash Giraffe and JustPlay do the exact same thing.
After about a minute of playing, you'll score 30-70 coins. Keep playing that same game? Your coins per minute drop. Makes sense when you think about it - they're paying you to sample lots of different games.
Just so you know: sometimes there's only a couple games available. Not much to choose from. Depends on where you live and what's being promoted.
To earn more from AppStation, don't just stick to playing games. The app has other ways to earn coins. Check out all the options to make the most of it.
Do AppStation Surveys Pay Enough Cash?
Don't expect big bucks from AppStation surveys. They pay way less than apps made just for surveys.
Wanna earn extra coins besides gaming? Tap "Earn with Surveys" after you log in.
They'll ask about your age, likes, and other basic stuff first. This helps match you with surveys you might qualify for.
Matching surveys show up in a list. Tap one to start. Answer some screening questions to see if you fit.
If you qualify, you finish the survey and get coins in your account. If not, try another one from the list.
I've checked other survey apps too (if you're curious about Thrifty Pig, read up to see if it's legit or trash).
Earn Extra Cash When Friends Use AppStation
AppStation pays you when pals join using your invite. You both get an extra 25% from what each other earns - and nobody loses anything!
Works like this: Your friend signs up through your link. They play games or answer surveys. You get a bonus of 25% of what they earn. They get 25% of what you earn too. AppStation covers these bonuses - they don't take from anyone's normal earnings.
Inviting people? Easy peasy. Open the app, tap "Invite" (see pic), and pick Gmail. The app creates an email. Just type your friend's email and send. Once they click and join - boom - you're connected.
Invite friends who like playing on their phone or doing surveys. If they sign up but don't use the app much, neither of you gets much from it.
How do you get your money?
Yes, this app pays real money. No doubt about it. The system works, but you gotta understand how the coins add up.
You pick up coins by playing games on your phone. You also get 'em for doing surveys. These coins pile up in your account.
Once you've saved up, wanna cash out to PayPal? You'll need 93,188 coins for $10. Yeah, that's a big number for just ten bucks.
Don't like PayPal? Go for gift cards instead. The coins you need changes depending on which card you pick. The smallest is still $10 though.
Here's the weird thing though... those coin values don't stay the same. What you can get for your coins depends on what you're trying to buy. Sound confusing? It makes it hard to figure out what each coin is worth.
If you like getting paid through PayPal, try these other apps too: ySense, Timebucks, or Attapoll. They all send money straight to PayPal.
How much you can earn?
You play mobile games for an entire week and earn... five bucks. That's what AppStation offers. This gaming app pays you pennies for hours of your time.
The numbers tell the story. You need 93,188 coins for a $10 PayPal cashout. Each minute of gameplay? Only 30-70 coins. And those numbers drop the longer you play.
Consider what this means. Even if you played for hours every day, you'd wait weeks for a single $10 payout. Your coins pile up at a snail's pace, especially after playing the same game for a while.
The app doesn't help much either. AppStation offers only a handful of games. So when you get bored with one game (and your earnings drop), your options for switching things up feel pretty limited.
Expected surveys to save you? Nope. They pop up randomly and might vanish for days. You can't count on them for steady coins.
And AppStation isn't alone here. Pretty much all gaming apps that pay work this way. They count on you playing for hours while paying almost nothing for your time.
So when does AppStation make sense? Only when you already play mobile games for fun. If you're gonna game anyway, earning some spare change beats earning nothing. But if you're after actual money? Try other income options.
Your time has value. A part-time job pays around $7.25 per hour. AppStation pays closer to 30 cents. Calculate what makes sense for your wallet.
Are You Eligible to Join?
AppStation pays you cash for playing phone games. Not everybody can join though.
Only folks 18 and older qualify. Wondering about your country? Search 'AppStation' in Google Play. Found it? You're in luck. Nothing came up? Sorry – your location isn't covered.
Getting an account is easy. Download the app, open it, then pick how to log in. Connect through Facebook, link your Google, or just type in your email.
4,499 coins drop into your account after signing up. Not a fortune, but completely free for doing nothing.
Start earning extra coins immediately by trying the games on their list.
This Money App? Android Phones Only
Got an Android phone? That's your ticket to using AppStation. iPhone users miss out on this one.
You can't use it on computers either. AppStation sticks to Android mobile devices only.
The app uses a clean layout that makes things easy. Zero tech skills needed.
Hardly any ads jump at you during use. Your games stay uninterrupted—no constant pop-ups.
Is AppStation Legit & Worth It?
AppStation pays you to play mobile games and complete surveys. Sounds cool until you see the tiny earnings.
This app is legit and does pay out. Problem is you make pennies for hours of playing.
You won't find many games to choose from. Each game gives barely any reward. Hours of play gets you just a few dollars.
The low cash-out minimum tricks people. Don't fall for it. You still wait forever to collect anything useful because you earn so little.
Skip AppStation if you need real income. Other money apps pay much better for your time.
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